This week, Suzy and Nicola were getting into the spirit of ‘spooky season’ with the opening chapters of their scented storytelling, catching up on fragrance news and sniffing their way through everything from fizzy cola and whisky warmth to sultry florals and swelling seas. There’s also news of a fragrant shopping destination returning to London, and plenty to tempt all of your senses…
The On The Scent Podcast two-times award-winning Halloween Scented Stories bring together spooky storytelling and fragrance, pairing a tale with scents to conjure its atmosphere.
Our olfactorially-obsessed duo also discussed the new issue of On The Scent Magazine which we are writing as we speak (well, type), and about the glorious Autumn issue you can catch up with - available to purchase in print or read online here.
Suzy reminded listeners of Amanda Carr’s brilliant news blogs (all the fragrant happenings your nose needs to know, updated fortnightly); and Suzy’s own ‘Take 5 Fragrances’ column where a differing theme is explored in scent each time.
Now, here’s some news Suzy & Nicola are really excited about, and we’re sure a lot of the podcast listeners will want to visit @thepopupperfumery again this year! It’s ‘A collaborative project between independent fragrance brands and retailers. A space for scent lovers to shop and meet perfumers and founders.’
Pop Up Perfumery Details: 10 - 14 November
Opening hours:
Tue- Fri: 12pm - 6.30pm
Sat: 12pm - 7pm
Location:
41 Store Street
London WCIE 7DB
But of course, they had a whole FEAST of fragrances to explore during the episode, some of them literally tied to a fragrant dinner that Nicola hosted for Debenhams…
Fragrances Nicola mentioned:
Valentino Vendetta Donna
‘The olfactive pact between the solar carnality of tuberose, the addictive brightness of a red orange nectar accord and the unctuosity of enveloping woods creates a bold and sensual presence, designed for a confident and magnetic woman. Narcotic tuberose from Colombia opens with warm, solar carnality, whilst an exclusive red orange nectar accord brings addictive, liqueur-like sweetness. Sandalwood anchors the base with creamy, magnetic sensuality.’
Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Cola Fizz
‘A fragrance designed for those who crave the effervescent pop of an ice-cold cola and its sliced lemon during a hot summer day. A sensorial whisper that says: treat yourself.
Double the delight: layer with Bonbon Berry Jelly or Bonbon Caramel Crunch to reinvent your gourmand signature. Crave it. Collect it. Spray it.’
Maison de L’Assie Rivière Siam
‘Life and the quiet beauty all around us. Riviére Siam opens contemplative yet bright with delicate citrus and balmy florals, capturing the golden warmth of the sunset viewed from the riverbanks.
Top Notes: orange blossom, bergamot, lavender
Heart Notes: suede, osmanthus, sandalwood
Base Notes: musk, amberwood, vanilla.’
Chefs mentioned:
Jozef Youssef of Kitchen Theory
Pratap Chahal of That Hungry Chef
Fragrances Suzy mentioned:
Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch Cologne
‘Scotch accord: A warm accord evocative of aged oak barrels and golden amber.
Heart Note: vanilla. It adds an enveloping and sensual warmth.
Base Note: amber. A note that wraps the fragrance with woody warmth, imbuing the fragrance with sensuality.’
Chloe Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit
‘Elevate your fragrance collection with Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit Eau de Parfum, which captures the sensual allure of Parisian nights through a rich floral composition. This scent reveals the queen of the night flower, blending honeyed and spiced notes with dark vanilla and resinous benzoin for a captivating experience.
Immerse your senses in the intoxicating aroma of jasmine, gardenia, vanilla, and magnolia, creating a fruity and musky floral bouquet that is both exotic and creamy. The deep cobalt blue bottle, shaped with undulated glass, reflects the elegance and mystery of the fragrance within.’
Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Swell
‘Celebrating 10 years of Goldfield & Banks, Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum marks a new chapter in the Pacific Collection, building on the legacy of Pacific Rock Moss with a richer, more textured and intense expression of the ocean.
Fresh oceanic bursts and crisp citrus meet sun-warmed woods and cool mineral clarity, while seaweed introduces a darker, more textural depth. Marine and captivating, it captures the moment before the break, when the tide gathers power and the ocean begins to rise.’
Roja Elysium Absolue
‘A new chapter in the Elysium legend, Roja's Elysium Absolue is created for the woman who shapes her own destiny. As she journeys across a fantastical wonderland, sensual roses unfurl in her wake, their beauty enhanced by the sweetness of fruits. Radiant, captivating and endlessly alluring, this eau de parfum paints a vivid vision through a harmony of floral elegance and luscious notes.
Top Notes: fig, lychee, raspberry, cassis
Middle Notes: rose, ylang ylang, neroli, tuberose
Base Notes: pink pepper, patchouli, vetiver, orris butter, elemodor cyclescent, benzoin, sandalwood, ambergris, musks.’
And finally, Suzy & Nicola both adored:
Experimental Perfume Club Cigarette After S**
‘The ritual of a cigarette without the smoke.
Warmth first, the kind that settles into skin rather than fills a room. Musk and ambroxan build a raw, sensual heat, while tonka and sesame soften it into an ashy, woody warmth. What lingers is the comfort after it, the pause afterwards, worn close to the body, for the wearer's pleasure.
Key notes: tonka bean, rice, sandalwood, suede leather, white musk, ambroxan, white moss.
Composed from: The mineral spice of Cardamom Moss, the toasted gourmand of Tonka Sesame and the creamy depth of Sandalwood Musk, blended into a third scent none could be alone.’
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