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Making Scents Make Sense

Thomas Dunckley

Making Scents Make Sense is a podcast all about demystifying the complex world of fragrance hosted by multi-award-winning Fragrance Expert Thomas Dunckley.

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S4 · E3
Wednesday · 1 hr 2 min
Invisible Objects of Desire with L'Objet Brand Founder Elad Yifrach
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/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E2
September 9 · 51 min
Raw Materials & Raw Talents with Ex Nihilo Co-Founder Benoît Verdier
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/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E1
September 2 · 1 hr
Take all the Beauty and Break all the Rules with Givaudan Perfumer & French Cowboy Co-Founder Ashley Santiago
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/@makingscentsmakesense And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E13
June 17 · 55 min
The Beautiful Intensity of the Sun with Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas
There are few perfumers in the fragrance industry more legendary than Alberto Morillas. He's the man behind olfactory hits such as Armani's Acqua di Gio, Calvin Klein's CK1, Estée Lauder's Pleasures, Mugler's Cologne, Kenzo's Flower, and many, many more. He also has his own brand, Mizensir, within which he explores the art of perfumery in beautiful ways. In this season finale, I speak with Alberto about his 50+ year career, his passion for the sun, his love of simplicity, and his creative process. We also speak about his brand new creation for Mizensir: the wonderfully luxurious Chiffre Royale. You can find out more about Mizensir on the brand's website: https://www.mizensir.com/en-gb Follow Mizensir on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizensir/ Follow Alberto on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morillas.alberto/ Alberto's emotional connection scents are Perfect Oud by Mizensir and Acqua di Gio by Armani. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E12
June 10 · 58 min
The Role of the Evaluator with MANE Fragrance Development Managers Ashna Roy and Julie Fwok
What does an Evaluator do? The role of the Evaluator (or Fragrance Development Manager, as they are more often called) is a crucial part of the fragrance development process. They're the conduit between the brand and the perfumer, translating the brief between both parties to ensure that the client gets a fragrance that smells exactly the way they want it to. In this episode I speak to Ashna Roy (Senior Fragrance Development Manager) and Julie Fwok (Fragrance Development Manager) at the fragrance house MANE all about their roles, upcoming fragrance trends, and how culture impacts our experience of scent. It's a truly fascinating discussion. You can find out more about MANE on their website: https://www.mane.com/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mane_1871_/ Ashna's emotional connection scent is Jasmine Sambac & Marigold by Jo Malone London and Julie's emotional connection scent is NUXE Prodigeux Le Parfum. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E11
June 3 · 54 min
Looking to the Past for the Future with Ninth Generation Perfumer Louise Farina
Farina 1709 is the oldest fragrance house in the world. Based in Cologne, Germany, Farina has been producing fragrance for over 300 years. In this week's episode, 9th generation family perfumer Louise Farina joins me to talk about how she is balancing heritage and innovation, respecting the past of the house, whilst building an exciting future. You can find out more about Farina on the brand's website:https://farina1709.com/en Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farina_cologne/ Louise's emotional connection scent is the scent of jasmine. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E10
May 27 · 55 min
New Earth with Olfactive O Brand Founder Olivia da Costa
Olfactive O is a unique niche fragrance brand that puts fragrance personalities at the centre of everything they do, even putting them on the labels found on the bottles. It's a collaboration between Creative Director Olivia da Costa (the "O") and a top secret perfumer (the "Olfactive"). In this episode, I speak with Olivia about the inspiration for the brand, how she met her perfumer and their creative process, as well as sniffing their brand new launch New Earth, which has been 10 years in the making. You can find out more about Olfactive O on the brand's website: https://www.olfactiveo.com/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olfactive_o/ Olivia's emotional connection scent is an as yet un-released Olfactive O creation. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E9
May 20 · 1 hr 5 min
Standing the Test of Time with Ormonde Jayne Brand Founder Linda Pilkington
Linda Pilkington is one of the early pioneers of niche fragrance. Launching her brand Ormonde Jayne 25 years ago, Linda has created a beautifully luxurious range of perfumes with a number of cult classics. Ormonde Jayne perfumes are entirely free of gimmick and showcase unusual ingredients that few other brands use. In this episode I speak with Linda about her journey into perfumery, her creative process, and how Ormonde Jayne has stood the test of time in an ever-evolving market. You can find out more about Ormonde Jayne on the brand's website: https://ormondejayne.com Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ormondejayne/ Linda's emotional connection scent is Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E8
May 13 · 48 min
Foug-érring on the Side of Caution with Perfumer and NOSU Brand Founder Jacob Grainger
Jacob Grainger is a self-taught perfumer and co-founder of British indie brand NOSU. Alongside his wife, Lucy, Jacob has created a unique fragrance brand that blends the olfactory and visual arts. In this episode, Jacob and I talk about his background in flavours and how he has created a brand that has a distinct impact, both in terms of olfaction and visual aesthetic. We also talk about some of the intriguing art projects he has worked on. Find our more about NOSU on their website here: https://www.nosuparfum.com/ Follow NOSU on instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/nosuparfum/ Jacob's emotional connection scent is Bleu de Chanel. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E7
May 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Daddy!! with Fragrance Writer, Podcaster, and Host Haydn Williams
Haydn Williams is a fragrance writer and host of the popular Man in the Mirror Podcast. He's a man of many talents, straddling the music and perfumer industries, and occasionally bringing the two together. Through his work on his podcast and through various panel discussions he has hosted, Haydn has found himself a bit of a niche: speaking to men about their grooming and fragrance habits, which means he is uniquely positioned to speak about how men are buying and experiencing fragrance in 2026. In this episode we talk all about Haydn's career and how men, specifically younger men, are experiencing scent. You can find the Man in the Mirror Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/man-in-the-mirror Follow Haydn on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yousmellgreatwhatisit/ Haydn's emotional connection scent is Cedarwood Heart Impression by Ostens. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E6
April 29 · 47 min
Fertile Ground with Perfumer & Brand Founder Nancy Meiland
Nancy Meiland is a perfumer and the founder of an eponymous fragrance brand. She started her career as an actress but found her way into perfumery through her work with perfumers such as Anastasia Brozler and Lyn Harris. She has crafted a unique and beautiful brand that feels rooted in the natural world, telling emotional olfactory stories through her work with some of the industry's top perfumers. In this episode we talk about Nancy's beginnings in the industry and her approach to perfume making, with a focus on her most recent launch, the out of this world (by name and smell) Iris Nebula. You can find out more about Nancy Meiland on her website: https://nancymeiland.com/ Follow Nancy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancymeilandparfums/ Nancy's emotional connection scent is L'Eau d'Hiver by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E5
April 22 · 1 hr 6 min
Simplicity is Absolute Sophistication with Essential Parfums Founder Géraldine Archambault
Géraldine Archambault is the founder of the innovative and disruptive niche brand Essential Parfums. For Essential Parfums, simplicity is key and they achieve something many brands do not (or at least, seem unwilling to do): they work with the greatest perfumers to make beautiful fragrances at an affordable price, all packaged up sustainably. It's a fantastic proposition and in this episode I talk to Géraldine about how she achieved this as well as sniffing through some of the brand's hero fragrances. You can find out more about Essential Parfums on the brand's website: https://www.essentialparfums.com/ Follow Essential Parfums on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essential.parfums/ Géraldine's emotional connection scent is the scent of her father's beard soap. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E4
April 15 · 1 hr 7 min
Sweaty Ballsacks with Perfumer and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Founder Liz Moores
Liz Moores is a perfumer unlike any other. She creates deeply personal, rich, and complex perfumes that tell beautiful stories, transporting the wearer to world's unknown. Her brand, Papillon Artisan Perfumes, consists of a collection of scents that feel inspired by classic perfumes of the past, presented in a modern context. In this episode I ask Liz about her creative process and some of the personal stories behind her fragrances, and why she's so attracted to animalic materials. It's a really fun, insightful conversation. You can find out more about Papillon on the brand's website: https://papillonperfumery.co.uk/ Follow Liz on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papillonartisanperfumes/ Liz's emotional connection scent is Shalimar by Guerlain. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E3
April 8 · 50 min
Invisible Accessories with Content Creator and Anforh Brand Founder Robin James
Robin James is best known for his website, YouTube channel, and Instagram/TikTok presence as Man For Himself. He writes/speaks about grooming, hair care, skin care, body care, and fragrance. You might know him from his street interviews, where he asks men about the clothes and fragrances they are wearing. He's also the founder of Anforh, a hair care and fragrance brand, which boasts a collection of three fantastic fragrances (Aire, Kist, and Sorn) inspired by his native Scotland. In this episode I speak to Robin about his career, the fragrances men are wearing, and how he developed his own scents. You can find out more about Robin's work as Man for Himself on his website: https://manforhimself.com/ and his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manforhimself. You can find out more about Anforh at https://anforh.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/anforh/ Robin's emotional connect scent is Happy for Men by Clinique. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E2
April 1 · 57 min
Demo Accords with Perfumer and Author Pia Long
Pia Long is the perfumer at and co-founder of independent British fragrance house Olfiction. She is known for her unique and expressive style of perfumery, pulling from nature, history, and popular culture to create unique, evocative, complex, and most importantly, fun fragrances. She has created for her own brand Eau de Boujee (co-founded with Nick Gilbert) as well as Zoologist, Beaufort London, Vallense and more. Pia has just published a unique and fascinating book: Demo Accords. It's all about perfumery as a form of protest and in this episode I talk to Pia all about the inspirations behind the book and the 10 fragrance compositions that were created to support it. You can find out more about Demo Accords and Pia's work on the brand's website: https://olfiction.com/ Follow Pia on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfumer.pia/ Pia's emotional connection scent is Iconic from Olfiction's Lab Editions. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E1
March 25 · 57 min
Respect the Nature of the Absolute with Perfumer and Matiere Premiere Brand Founder Aurelien Guichard
Aurelien Guichard grew up right in the heart of perfumery: in Grasse. His father (Jean Guichard) was a famous perfumer and his mother a sculptor. His family grew roses. He did not have your typical upbringing - his was uniquely scented. In this episode I speak with Aurélien about his work as a perfumer and a grower of materials, and how he has turned his hand to create a unique fragrance brand, where he places absolute focus and respect on the raw material. You can find out more about Matiere Premiere on the brand's website: https://matiere-premiere.com/en Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matierepremiereparfums/ Aurélien's emotional connection scents are Lou Lou by Cacharel, L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake, and the scent of roses. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E13
Dec 22, 2025 · 51 min
Smell as a First Language with Master Perfumer Sonia Constant
Sonia Constant is a Master Perfumer working at Givaudan and is the nose behind bestselling fragrances for brands such as Thierry Mugler, Tom Ford, and Narciso Rodriguez. She's also the only female Master Perfumer to have her own fragrance brand - the remarkable Ella K. Ella K puts travel at the centre of its storytelling, with a fictional heroin traversing the globe to capture olfactory landscapes (using Givaudan's ScentTrek technology) and turning them into perfumes. In the season finale of Season 2, I speak with Sonia all about her creative process and how it differs when creating for her own brand in comparison to creating for others. I also share some of my favourite fragrance launches for 2025. You can find out more about Ella K on the brand's website: https://www.ellakparfums.com/en Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellakparfumsparis/ Sonia's emotional connection scent is Féminité du Bois by Serge Lutens. The three fragrances I talk about as my favourites of the year are: Amouage Purpose 50, Jil Sander Smoke, and Horace L'etiquette. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E12
Dec 17, 2025 · 57 min
Olfactory Troublemaking with ERIS Parfums Brand Founder Barbara Herman
Barbara Herman is a perfume lover turned author turned perfume brand founder. Her adoration for vintage fragrances has really informed the style of fragrances she creates alongside perfumer Antoine Lie for her brand ERIS Parfums. Named after the goddess of mischief and troublemaking, ERIS is a brand that subverts expectations of what a fragrance can be, pushing the boundaries and leading to olfactory excitement. In this episode Barbara and I talk about her love for vintage scent, her creative partnership with Antoine Lie, and how perfume can be political. You can find out more about ERIS Parfums on the brand's website: https://erisparfums.com/ Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erisparfums/ Barbara's emotional connection scents are Chanel Nº19 and Baghari by Robert Piguet. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E11
Dec 10, 2025 · 34 min
Custodians of Heritage with Floris London Perfume Director Edward Bodenham
Very few fragrance houses can say they've been in business for almost 300 years, but Floris London can. Dating back to 1730, Floris London has been a fixture at 89 Jermyn Street in London for 9 generations. For almost three centuries they've been making fragrances and scented luxuries for a customer base that includes kings, queens, prime minsters, actors and musicians. In this episode, I speak with Edward Bodenham, a ninth-generation member of the Floris family and the brand's current Perfume Director. We speak about the history of the brand and how it navigates the modern perfumery landscape. You can find out more about Floris London on the brand's website: https://www.florislondon.com/ Follow Floris London on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florislondon/ My reel on the bespoke customisation experience: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM-KwZKILZm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Edward's emotional connection scent is Elite by Floris London. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E10
Dec 3, 2025 · 47 min
Bringing Technology Into the Consumer Conversation with KAORIUM CEO Ben Janoušek
With 8,000+ fragrance launches per year, consumers have never had so much choice. Whilst choice is great, it can be tricky to cut through all that olfactory noise and know where to start when discovering new fragrances. Enter KAORIUM and The Scent Sommelier™, whose aim it is to make fragrance discovery easier using AI technology. In this episode I speak with KAORIUM CEO, Ben Janoušek all about the large language model at the heart of their technology and how it is used, not as a replacement for sales staff, but as a tool to enhance their interactions with consumers, leading to richer customer experiences. You can find out more about KAORIUM on the brand's website: https://www.kaorium.com/ Follow KAORIUM on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverkaorium Ben's emotional connection scent is Polo Sport Extreme by Ralph Lauren. --- 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/@makingscentsmakesense You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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