What if your fragrance did more than smell nice—what if it told your story before you said a word? We sit down with a gourmand-leaning collector who swears by vanilla, celebrates a good floral conversion, and believes compliments can shift a day. From TikTok’s “come as you are” community to the way a single spritz can spark a conversation with a stranger, this episode turns scent from a hobby into a language.
We walk through a table full of favorites and first loves: a Louis Vuitton floral that finally won over a vanilla queen, Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif with escalator-stopping longevity, and Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar as the reliable “results” bottle. Memory hits hard with Donna Karan Cashmere Mist and a discontinued Issey Miyake that brings back memories of a past first date. Then we dial up the power with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait—why it’s louder, spicier, and more versatile than its hype suggests—and talk balance with Guerlain’s Spiritueuse Double Vanille warmth.
We get practical and honest: TikTok vs Instagram for fragrance growth, how to make blind buys less risky, why paper strips lie and skin tells the truth, and how to think about dupes versus originals without snobbery. There’s a clear framework here—build a wardrobe with a daily driver, a power scent, and a memory-maker; layer to match your mood; and don’t overspend to smell incredible. You’ll also hear a mindful approach to scent for comfort on hard days and a collector’s vision for giving back by donating bottles to women’s shelters.
If you’ve ever wanted your perfume to carry your intent—boardroom to date night, flirty to fierce—this conversation will sharpen your nose and your choices. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves smelling great, and tell us your most complimented fragrance. We’re listening.
Fragrances discussed in this episode:
Attrape-Reves for women by Louis Vuitton
Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar by Kayali
Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain
Cashmere Mist EDT for women by Donna Karan
L’Eau d’Issey Florale for women by Issey Miyake
Heal the Way by Snif
Viva La Juicy for women by Juicy Couture
Delina Exclusif for women by Parfums de Marly
Dom Rosa by Liquid Imaginaires
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait De Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Latte+Nectar for women by Michael Malul
The Most Wanted for men by Azzaro
A SPECIAL thanks to this episode's participants: Kareem, Nigel, Jessica and Tina
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