Pep Talk
Exploring the world of perfume and everything in its orbit.
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Henna and I got together to talk about what might be trending in perfume right now, from the note "de jour" to fruit salads, and how many perfumes to release at once.
We also touch on Luca Turin's return to perfume writing.
Henna's socials:
https://canadianbeauty.com/
@canadianbeautydotcom (Instagram)
https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianBeautyBlog
Some perfume we mentioned:
https://himajomo.com/
https://masquemilano....
Founder and perfumer for Seattle-based brand Filigree & Shadow, James Elliott joins me to talk self-teaching, the logistics of being a one man brand, a little politics, and plenty of name dropping, among other things.
Thank you for not swearing, James, but you really could have.
P.S. The word he was searching for was "stability".
https://www.filigreeandshadow.co/pages/about-filigree
Instagram: @filigreeandsh...
I've been wanting to have this chat with Pia ever since I met her, nearly 12 months ago.
As you'll discover, Pia describes the journey that led her to launching a perfume consultancy business and an exciting new perfume brand with her friend and creative/business partner, Nick Gilbert.
I do have to apologise that due to an internet failure, I lost connection and wasn't able to have Pia discuss the final point I raised,...
Just a portion of what we cover in converstaion with Brooke, owner of independent perfume retailer, Saint Cellier.
Please check out the amazing range of perfume online:
https://saintecellier.com
This time around, Henna sent ME seven unidentified perfumes. In this episode some of Henna's favourite perfumes will be judged and ranked, with my notes comparing how they work on skin and paper. The perfumes in alphabetical order are:
Boss Bottled Elixir - Boss
Chypre Shot - Olfactive Studio
Cinabre - Maria Candida Gentile
Hiris - Hermes
Soir d'Orient - Sisley
Traversee du Bosphore - L'Artisan Parfumeur
Tubereus...
I loved talking to Nick about his time at L'Artisan Parfumeur, his travels, industry transparency, and the inspiration behind Gallivant Perfume.
Please explore:
https://www.gallivant-perfumes.com/
Instagram: @gallivant.stories
My friend Cherie has a great YouTube channel, you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheTopNote
Instagram: @thetopnote
We talk about perfume trade shows (linked below), overseas perfume adventures, and how you go about choosing a perfume for a very special occasion.
Inspiration, creating, Luca Turin, and butter. Just a few of the things that I chat to Diane St Clair about. It is always inspiring to learn about the origins of a brand like St Clair Scents.
Please explore:
https://www.stclairscents.com/
Instagram: @stclairscents
Canadian born, Netherlands-based perfumer Hiram Green joins me to talk, among other things, being self-taught, natural perfumery, and how being a one person operation challenges the creative process.
You can find all of Hiram's work here:
https://hiramgreen.com
https://hiramgreen.com/pages/store-locator
Instagram: @hiram_green
Thank you to Hiram, and all for listening.
Tracy's way of experiencing and talking about scent really unravels the layers of meaning we put on our favourite smells.
Please explore :
https://www.theinvisiblestories.com/
Some of the perfumes mentioned:
https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Byredo/Pulp
https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Chris_Rusak/Bluer_Skies_Whenever_You_re_Around
https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Gucci/L_Arte_di_Gucci_Eau_de_Parfum
https://www.parfumo.com/Perf...
I had the great pleasure to chat with the founder and director of https://artandolfaction.com/ - Saskia Wilson-Brown
Mentioned: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwN9kZbRvg8&pp=ygUmc2NlbnQgcmF2ZSBuZXcgdmFyaWF0aW9ucyBvbiBzY2VudCBhcnQ%3D
Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/Emperor-Scent-Story-Perfume-Obsession/dp/0375759816
Perfumes -
https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Comme_des_Garons/Wonderwood
https://www.parfumo.com/Per...
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