In this special Fashion Friday episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav welcomes back fragrance expert Olya Bar for the highly anticipated Fall Fragrance Guide 2025. Together, they explore this season’s most sophisticated scent evolutions—where vanilla and oud take on richer, moodier, and more nuanced dimensions.
Olya shares how her personal and professional journey has refined her olfactory taste—moving from novelty toward depth and balance. “It’s not about losing interest, it’s about refinement,” she says, reflecting on how motherhood and her role at Europerfume have shifted her appreciation for scent.
Vanilla emerges as the star of the season, but far from the sugary gourmand stereotype. Olya highlights new interpretations—like Vanille Mathonie by Reserve and Afrique, a cinnamon-tinged tropical warmth, and Vanille Poudrée Extrait by Matiere Premiere, a sensual, boozy evolution of the original. Even bolder options like Mancera’s Brown Sugar Oud Vanilla blend sweetness with smoky, resinous complexity.
The conversation deepens with oud—a timeless yet polarizing note. Olya demystifies its origin, quality variations, and artistry, spotlighting approachable scents like Chabaud’s Mysterious Oud and the enduring Montale Dark Aoud. A rising trend? Tropical oud fusions, marrying exotic brightness with earthy warmth.
As the fragrance landscape matures, Olya encourages a slower, more intentional approach to scent—treating perfume as a “tasting experience” rather than a trend chase. This fall, she says, is about substance over sugar—fragrances that embody identity, depth, and quiet sophistication.
🎧 Listen to the full episode for Olya’s complete fragrance picks and insights into the evolving artistry of modern perfumery.
Shop Olya Bar's Fall Fragrance recommendations HERE! Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chapters:
0:02 – Episode Introduction & Guest Welcome
1:32 – Olya’s Personal & Professional Updates
4:09 – Vanilla Fragrances Overview
7:26 – Reserve & Afrique Vanilla Highlights
9:59 – Matier Premier Vanilla Extract
11:01 – Fugazi Vanilla Haze & X-Straight
14:00 – Atelier Dessauve & Mancera Vanilla
18:49 – Lisse & BDK Parfums Vanilla
21:30 – Transition to Oud: Origins, Types & Key Highlights
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