Making Scents Make Sense

David Seth Moltz is a self-taught perfumer and one half of niche brand D.S. & DURGA (co-founded with his wife, Kavi). He's a true creative through and through, working a as a perfumer and musician, building worlds in both mediums. In this conversation we talk about his origins in perfumer, his creative process and how the brand's latest creation 'Ain't That Sweet' is a gourmand for people who don't really like gourmands.You can find out more about D.S. & DURGA on the brand's website: https://www.dsanddurga.com/Follow David on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsethmoltz/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsanddurga/Scents Sniffed: Debaser, Steamed Rainbow, and Ain't That Sweet by D.S. & DURGA.Samuel's emotional connection scent is Durga by D.S. & DURGA.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a fragrance distributor and what do they do? This week I'm joined by Samuel Gearing, Founder and CEO of SG Brands, the UK distributor for fragrance brands such as Arquiste, Pigmentarium, Bienaimé, and Gallivant. Samuel talks about the role of the distributor in a fast moving and ever-evolving industry, touching on trends, finding the right retailers for his brands, and what he looks for when signing a new brand. You can find out more about SG Brands on the brand's website: https://www.sg-brands.co.ukFollow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgbrandsuk/ Samuel's emotional connection scent is Fico di Amalfi by Acqua di Parma.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice du Parcq is back! Everyone's favourite fragrance content creator returns, this time as a published author, to talk all about her brand new book 'The Philosophy of Perfume'. Alice tells me what the book is about, how she got the opportunity to write it for The British Library, and how Oscar-nominee Richard E Grant ended up providing a quote for the cover. You can find out more about The Philosophy of Perfume on the The British Library's website: https://shop.bl.uk/products/the-philosophy-of-perfume?_pos=1&_psq=philosophy+of+perfume&_psid=efaa07ed5&_ss=e Follow Alice on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliceduparcq/ ---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Orsay Paris is a historic fragrance house. Originally founded in 1830 by Alfred D'Orsay, it was recently revived when jewellery designer Amelie Huynh bought the house in 2015. Amélie has transformed the house into a contemporary fragrance brand that stays true to the romantic spirit of the house, whilst offering fragrances that feel entirely modern. In this episode we talk about Amélie's relationship to fragrance, how she works with perfumers to create the D'Orsay fragrances and why their personalities play such a huge part in the process.You can find out more about D'Orsay on the brand's website: https://www.dorsay.com/Follow D'Orsay on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorsayparis/Scents Sniffed: D'Orsay Dandy or Not G.A.; D'Orsay Sur tes Lèvres E.Q.; D'Orsay Vanilla Affair.Amélie's emotional connection scent is L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maya Njie is a singular talent within the fragrance industry. She is a self-taught perfumer who creates fragrances inspired by photographs from her family archive (as well as photographs she has taken herself), celebrating her dual Swedish and Gambian heritage through her work. Her work is rich with emotion, with vivid olfactory colours, shapes, and feelings. In this episode we talk about Maya's journey to becoming a perfumer and how she interweaves visual and olfactory elements. We also sniff some highlights from her collection, including the Art & Olfaction Award winning Aethi Opum.You can find out more about Maya on her website: https://www.mayanjie.com/Follow Maya on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.njie.perfumes/Scents Sniffed: Maya Njie Les Fleurs; Maya Njie Aethi Opum.Maya's emotional connection scent is Voyeur Verde by Maya Njie.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Grasse to a family who has been in the fragrance trade since the 17th century, Olivier Cresp was destined to be a perfumer. Throughout his illustrious career he has created some of the most famous fragrances on the market: the likes of D&G Light Blue, Kenzo Amour, YSL's Black Opium and most famously, he is the man behind Thierry Mugler's Angel. In this episode we talk about Olivier's first perfumery creation at 8 years old, the creation of Angel and how its secret may be simplicity. We also talk about AKRO, the addictive niche brand he founded with his daughter. It's a must listen.You can find out more about AKRO on their website: https://akrofragrances.com/Follow AKRO on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akrofragrances/Follow Olivier on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviercresp/Scents Sniffed: AKRO Dark, AKRO Bake, and AKRO Heat.Olivier's emotional connection scents are Shalimar by Guerlain and Crush by AKRO.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered who is behind all of the fragrances at one of the UK's biggest fragrance brands? Well in the case of Jo Malone London, the answer is Celine Roux. Starting out in product development for makeup at brands like Dior and Estée Lauder, Celine has found a home at the eccentrically British brand Jo Malone London, heading up their fragrance development. In this episode we talk about her career, where her ideas come from, and how she partners with some of the best perfumers in the world to create rich, evocative scents that tell quintessentially British stories.You can find out more about Jo Malone London on the brand's website: https://www.jomalone.co.uk/Follow Jo Malone London on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomalonelondon/Scent's Sniffed: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt; Jo Malone London Sea Salt & BergamotCeline's emotional connection scent is orange flower.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'Objet is an interior design brand that creates unique, beautiful objects. Created by interior designer Elad Yifrach, L'Objet isn't just a homeware brand, it's a fragrance brand too. Elad has worked with perfumers Yann Vasnier (Givaudan), Jean-Claude Ellena (independent) and Cecile Zarokian (independent) to create a distinct, rich, bold, sexy, and fun collection of fragrances quite unlike any other. In this episode we talk about Elad's approach to scenting spaces, fragrance development, and more.You can find out more about L'Objet on the brand's website: https://uk.l-objet.com/Follow L'Objet on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjet/Follow L'Objet Parfums on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjetparfums/Scents Sniffed: L'Objet Blindfold; L'Objet Delphes.Elad's emotional connection scent is Côté Maquis by L'Objet.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few fragrance brands are as innovative and have a cult-like following as Ex Nihilo. They aim to create fragrances entirely from scratch (in line with their brand name) and have paired with some of the industry's greatest perfumers to execute this vision. In this episode I speak with brand co-founder, Benoît Verdier all about the ethos of Ex Nihilo, the brand's creative process, and their exciting new launch, Demon Dancer.You can find out more about Ex Nihilo on the brand's website: https://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com/Follow Ex Nihilo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exnihiloparis/Follow Benoît on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitverdier_off/Scents Sniffed: Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique; Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait; and Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer.Benoît's emotional connection scent is the smells of the South of France.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Santiago is the youngest perfumer at the fragrance house Givaudan. She's also the co-founder of the rebellious perfume brand French Cowboy. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about how summers in Mexico helped shaped her relationship with scent, her love of both Paris Hilton and Serge Lutens, her journey into perfume and training at ISIPCA / Givaudan's Perfumery School, and how she collaborates with key people in culture to make fun, artistic fragrances at an affordable price point.You can find out more about French Cowboy on the brand's website: https://frenchcowboy.com/Follow French Cowboy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchcowboyparis/Follow Ashley on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyinparis/Ashley's emotional connection scent is Encre Noir by Lalique.---This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesenseAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.