10. The Alchemy of Perfume: In Conversation with Sergio Momo, Founder of Xerjoff
Steve and Sergio discuss the latter’s love of the ornately carved 'Sniff Bottles' that his father brought back from his trips to China. This fascination ultimately inspired him to create vessels made from semi-precious stones, gold and ebony, containing custom-designed perfumes. These sculptural objects led the way to the luxurious Xerjoff line of perfumes that we know today.Featured Fragrances:Equipage from HermesAcier Aluminium from CreedPatchouliHomme Anniversary from XerjoffElle Anniversary from XerjoffNio from XerjoffMefisto, Casamorati from XerjoffFiore D'Ulivo, Casamorati from XerjoffTony Iommi Monkey Special from XerjoffNeoRio from XerjoffBlack Moonlight from XerjoffPurple Accento from XerjoffErba Gold from Xerjoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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09. Luca Turin A-Z: A Conversation with a Perfume Icon
This week, Steve sits down with the legendary Luca Turin to hear which fragrances are in his Hall of Fame. The two discuss what made Luca decide to stop writing about perfume altogether-- and what made him change his mind several years later. They also tackle the question of whether or not it's appropriate to ask a stranger what perfume they're wearing... and so much more!Perfumes discussed in this episode:- Fracas by Robert Piguet- Angel by Thierry Mugler- Cherry Bliss by Claire's- Slogan by Courreges- Ruade by Parfums d'Empire- Le Cri by Parfums d'Empire- Un Bel Amour d'Ete by Parfums d'Empire- Une Rose / Rose Tonnerre by Frederic Malle- L'Heure Perdue by Cartier- Songe de Narcisse by Sentire- Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery- Arc by Mallo- Jasmin Antique by Rogue Perfumery- Bois d'Armenie by Guerlain- Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian- Taipei by One Day- Salm by One Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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.
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