06. The Free-Spirited Perfumer: A Conversation with Simone Andreoli
On this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Simone Andreoli, perfumer and founder of Simone Andreoli Diario Olfattivo to chat about his pursuit to become a perfumer, starting from a fateful, childhood trip to Grasse which opened his mind to the possibilities of olfactive art. A classical perfume training brought Simone back to Grasse as a young adult and gave him the skills and experience to return to his native Italy to create his own brand.We learn about Simone's approach to developing new fragrances which he considers to be entries to an olfactive diary. His nomadic spirit and sense of adventure has brought Simone to all corners of the globe and he likes to honor them and recreate them through scent.Join us as Simone Andreoli talks in depth about several fragrances from his brand including:- Tulum Junglescape- Sunplosion - Aloha State of Mind- Vicebomb- Oceans of a Midnight Moon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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05. Hall of Fame Pt. 2: Claire's All-Time Favorite Fragrances
Those of us who work at Luckyscent hate choosing favorites… We love so many perfumes! But on this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Claire to smell and discuss her personal fragrance Hall of Fame. This episode is part two of a series that we’ll continue to do with other Luckyscent staff members!P.S. If you’d like to smell along, a sample pack of Claire’s picks is available for purchase at luckyscent.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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04. In Conversation with Sarah Horowitz-Thran: The Godmother of Los Angeles Perfumery
On this episode of It’s Just Perfume, Steve sits down with Sarah Horowitz-Thran, perfumer and founder of Sarah Horowitz Parfums and “the godmother of Los Angeles perfumery,” to chat about Sarah’s trajectory as a perfumer and the changing landscape of the fragrance industry in Southern California, all while smelling through some of her fabulous creations. Fragrances mentioned:Origin Story by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*Gendarme - Eau de Cologne by GendarmePerfect Gardenia by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz ParfumsThe Now by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*Kai- Eau de Parfum by KaiYouth Dew by Estee Lauder*Original Musk Kiehl's by Kiehl's*Gothic I - Eau de Parfum by Loree RodkinGothic II - Eau de Parfum by Loree RodkinPerfect Coconut Milk by Sarah Horowitz ParfumsaRitual by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*Perfect Vanilla by Sarah Horowitz Parfums*Currently not carried by Luckyscent or Scent Bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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03. Hall of Fame Pt. 1: Steve & Dana's All-Time Favorite Fragrances
If you ask anyone who works at Luckyscent what their favorite fragrance is, they’ll do anything to avoid answering the question. Choosing favorites is too hard! But this time on It’s Just Perfume, Steve and Dana have each managed to pick a handful of personal favorites for their Halls of Fame. This episode is part one of a series that we’ll continue to do with other Luckyscent staff members! P.S. If you’d like to smell along, sample packs of their picks are available for purchase at luckyscent.com!Fragrances discussed in this episode:Wulong Cha by NishaneMediterraneo by CarthusiaIncense: Avignon by Comme des GarconsRelique d'Amour by Oriza L LegranInvasion Barbare by MDCIMississippi Medicine by DS & DurgaMelograno by Santa Maria NovellaPatchouli by Santa Maria NovellaMuschio Oro by Santa Maria NovellaMuschio by Santa Maria NovellaGothic I by Loree RodkinEau de Protection by Etat Libre d'OrangeParadisi by Jorum StudioPaper Soap by J-ScentMantes La Jolie by Astier de VillattePremier Figuier by L'Artisan ParfumeurPhilosykos by DiptyqueBois d'Ascese by Naomi GoodsirFahrenheit by DiorLys 41 by Le LaboBora Bora by Giardini di ToscanaOlene by DiptyqueAnnabel's Birthday Cake by Marissa ZappasBois d'Argent by DiorDauphine by GoestEssential Faith by Essential FaithMonoscent G by What We Do Is SecretSiren by For Strange Women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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02. Aroma Chemicals: The Building Blocks of Perfume (with Ashley Eden Kessler)
This time on It's Just Perfume, we're diving into the building blocks of perfumery with perfumer Ashley Kessler. If you've always wanted to know more about the aroma chemicals that make up your favorite fragrances, this episode is for you-- we'll get into Iso E Super, Ambroxan, and more!Fragrances discussed in this episode:Molecule 01 by Escentric MoleculesI Am Trash by Etat Libre d'OrangeChanel No. 5 by Chanel Bambini Soap by Villa ErbatiumAngel by MuglerPink Sugar by AquolinaAcqua e Zucchero by Profumum RomaBaccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis KurkdjianLondon Fog by BrandtMolecule 02 by Escentric Molecules Comete Paradis by Parle Moi de Parfum Tonka Bodykon by Pierre Guillaume ParisAngels' Share by KilianEau Sauvage by DiorMantes la Jolie by Astier de VillatteDrakkar Noir by Guy Laroche Wake Up World by Parle Moi de ParfumLe Male by Jean Paul GaultierNo. 4 Apres l'Amour by Thomas Kosmala It's Just PerfumeThe Luckyscent PodcastGuest: Ashley Eden KesslerHost: Steven GontarskiProducers: Emi Foster, Claire Jelinek, Steven GontarskiTheme Music: Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to It's Just Perfume: the Luckyscent podcast! Whether you're a lifelong obsessive or just getting into perfume, you've come to the right place. Luckyscent has been the premiere niche fragrance destination since 2002, and we're excited to share some of our passion and expertise with you. We'll be chatting about personal favorites and upcoming releases, while getting into the nitty-gritty of fragrance with perfumers, brand creators, and other folks in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.