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Pinot & PerfumeThis Is A Late OneThis one is so late, y’all, but that’s life sometimes. Anyway, this week, I’m reviewing Mancera’s Roses Vanille and talking about the real reason perfume prices are skyrocketing (hint: it’s not inflation!).
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Roses Vanille (Mancera): https://manceraparfums.com/us/en/sensual-white/15-roses-vanille.html
The surprising reason perfume prices are skyrocketing (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/05/business/perfume-prices-surge/index.html#:~:text=The%20fragrance%2C%20which%20costs%20upward,million%20views%20on%20the%20platform.
Jay-Z Wins $4.5 Million in Perfume Company Lawsuit (TMZ): https://www.tmz.co...2022-03-1930 minPinot & PerfumeImplicated for MurderWelcome back, friends! This week, I possibly implicate myself in future murders; review Path to Perfumery's Banana Split roll-on, and talk about how a mom of 2 launched her successful fragrance line.
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Path to Perfumery Banana Split (code BOUJEE15 for 15% off your order): https://www.pathtoperfumery.com/product-page/banana-split
Please note: I am not making any money off this code; this is not my code.
The French fry lover in your life may go head over peels for this perfume (NPR): https://www.npr.org/2022/02/13/1080493253/valentines-day-idaho-potato-french-fry-perfume
...2022-02-2025 minPinot & PerfumeL'Extase Rose Absolue is EcstasyThis week, I am coming from the floor of my daughter's unused nursery to discuss the infamous Oud Satin Mood knock-off, L'Extase Rose Absolue from the house of Nina Ricci; talking details about a perfume sale going on right now (just in time for Valentine's Day); and discussing an influencer who allegedly plagiarized a more famous brand (surprise, surprise).
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L'Extase Rose Absolue (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/nina-ricci/lextase-rose-absolue-nina-ricci/eau-de-parfum?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9mPBhCJARIsAHchl1xIkM24bric3g3ePLHYVbNQteFB93X4cHAWm_iEp9HCeMMq2vbI5KMaAsj_EALw_wcB&mv...2022-01-3034 minPinot & PerfumeChoco Musk & Guerlain Family DramaThis week, I have some TEA on one of France's oldest perfume families (hint: it's in the episode name), discuss signature scent recommendations from influencers, writers, and perfume podcast hosts (ahem, not me), and review Al Rehab's Choco Musk.
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Choco Musk (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKSPPVA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
8 Fragheads Tell Us What Perfume Should Be Our 2022 Signature Scent (Who What Wear): https://www.whowhatwear.com/best-perfumes-2022/slide7
The Family Drama Gripping France's Oldest Perfume House (Daily Mail): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail...2022-01-2334 minPinot & PerfumeBack From Hiatus!I'm baaaaccckkk! This is my first episode back from hiatus, and oof is it a little rough. Trying to figure out how to record around taking care of a baby is an interesting exercise. Anyway, this week's scent is the beautiful Manifesto by YSL, and I also discuss another Ulta robbery (this time in Florida!), Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards' love for a Tom Ford perfume, and a new wallpaper launch by Diptyque.
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Manifesto (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/yves-saint-laurent/manifesto-yves-saint-laurent/eau-de-parfum?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY%2dPBhCNARIsABcz773ozbcnYyA3VGLz%2dVe4Txvrd2lgp5QSWEPiq5wA4srydWtB53pSpZcaAvJFEALw_wcB&m...2022-01-1632 minPinot & PerfumeIris Poudre Is Not So ScaryHappy Halloween, boos and ghouls! In this year's Halloween episode, I go on a rant about Peacock's chintzy Friday the 13th movie offerings; review the surprisingly beautiful Iris Poudre from Frederic Malle, and speculate which fragrances the characters of the Rocky Horror Picture Show would wear as their signature scents.
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Iris Poudre (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50168/parfums/iris-poudre/by-pierre-bourdon
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Check out my other podcast, Savoir Shade: https://anchor.fm/sarah-chacon--jenna-broughton/2021-10-3148 minPinot & PerfumeFlowerbomb Nectar Will Give You a ToothacheHappy (almost) Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, I review Viktor & Rolf's saccharine-sweet Flowerbomb Nectar; discuss the role fragrance has played when it comes to witch lore; and go over 11 perfumes that are on sale on Amazon RIGHT NOW.
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Flowerbomb Nectar (Viktor & Rolf): https://us.viktor-rolf.com/flowerbomb/flowerbomb-nectar-VKR_016.html?dwvar_VKR__016_size=3.0_fl_oz_90ml&dwvar_VKR__016_dress=bottle_default&cgid=flowerbomb&GeoRedirectOff&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiNSLBhCPARIsAKNS4_fAqbg3kLYO6mqQY2vvgubv9TAyN2HgDTlV5N1LZL6QNdsRZ8BsxGQaAgAGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Flowerbomb Nectar (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/viktor-and-rolf/flowerbomb-nectar/eau-de-parfum#322348
11 fragrances for men a...2021-10-2429 minPinot & PerfumeDrop the HOOHAA Around FragranceRejoice, everyone, because this week you won't just be hearing lil' ol' me ramble on about fragrance! I have a guest - Ryan Hall, one of the co-founders of the U.K.-based fragrance subscription service HOOHAA. We had a really great conversation all about what HOOHAA is, how it works, and what separates it from other fragrance subscription services currently on the market. I also review En Passant from Frederic Malle for this week's Scent of the Week.
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En Passant (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/49919/parfums/en-passant/by-olivia-giacobetti?gclid=CjwKCAjwk6-LBhBZEiwAOUUDpwucXsYvuUp62ccyhru_QgYQI0X...2021-10-1754 minPinot & PerfumeThis Episode is Sponsored By Maison Francis KurkdjianNot really, there's just a LOT of information about his latest career move, the Net-a-Porter/Neiman Marcus/Nordstrom price match drama, and Aqua Universalis EDT (which is this week's Scent of the Week). I also talk about China's rapid growth in the fragrance sector, quickly making it a big global player in the fragrance market.
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Aqua Universalis (MFK website): https://www.franciskurkdjian.com/int-en/p/aqua-universalis-eau-de-toilette-10303021.html
Aqua Universalis (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/maison-francis/maison-francis-kurkdjian-aqua-universalis/edt?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnoqLBhD4ARIsAL5JedJb0TJyV26YXqUPmPKimu6lfdojeanus%2dCeNRIONHphvhGTLtWaVBkaAr5XEALw_wcB&mv_pc=gawus_pla_c_g_1975102296_294169&utm_c...2021-10-1029 minPinot & PerfumeMoonlight in Heaven, or, My Nose Isn't Trash After All!This week, I review Moonlight in Heaven from the house of by Kilian and I feel VINDICATED that what I pick up is closer to the fragrance house's description of the scent than reviewers on Parfumo and Fragrantica; discuss the "pheromone perfume oil" one Bachelor in Paradise contestant swears by; and go over the fragrances ladies in L.A. and NYC are wearing the most.
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Moonlight in Heaven (by Kilian): https://www.bykilian.com/product/19797/52771/perfume/moonlight-in-heaven/the-fresh#/sku/83373
I Asked 17 NYC and L.A. Women What Perfume They Wear the Most (Yahoo! Life): https://www.y...2021-10-0344 minPinot & PerfumeFragrance Showdown: Noir De Noir vs. Club De Nuit Intense WomanThis week, we have ourselves a FRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN!!! ::insert airhorn sound effect here:: I am comparing Tom Ford's Noir De Noir with Armaf's Club De Nuit Intense Woman; discussing Grasse's rather stinky history, and talking about which niche perfume brands have cracked China's buying power.
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Noir De Noir (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/noir-de-noir-P393163?skuId=1449222
Club De Nuit Intense Woman (FragranceX): https://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_perfume-am-lid_c-am-pid_74036w__products.html?sid=cdnintm36&src=googleShopping¤cy=usd&coupon=fx15&gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_a_cid=7043080&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMCKBhDAARIsAG-2Eu8L0jswLuFU7T9R74_w2ej...2021-09-2644 minPinot & PerfumeVoce Viva Makes Me Feel Like Lady GagaNot really. But it DOES make me want to sing like in the commercial. Kind of. I'm reviewing the bright, effervescent fragrance from Valentino this week, along with a discussion about Amouage's U.S. expansion and a perfume inspired by a popular Japanese anime.
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Voce Viva Eau de Parfum (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/valentino-voce-viva-eau-de-parfum-P462409?skuId=2370419
Smell Like a Cyberpunk With Ghost in the Shell French Perfume (CBR.com): https://www.cbr.com/ghost-in-the-shell-french-perfume/
The Ghost in the Shell (Etat Libre d'Orange): https://us.etatlibredorange.com/products/the-ghost-in-the-shell?variant=39600149102671
Amouage gears its luxury fragrance strategy t...2021-09-1930 minPinot & PerfumeRiding that Retail HighThis week, I talk about the fragrances I picked up courtesy of my husband who got a buzz on and told me to treat myself; review Black Tulip by Nest Fragrances; and discuss an influencer striving to make fragrance inclusive for everybody.
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Black Tulip (Nest Fragrances): https://www.nestnewyork.com/products/black-tulip-eau-de-parfum-50ml
9 Fragrance Ideas For Your Christmas 2021 Wish List: https://www.bustle.com/style/best-christmas-perfumes
Maiya Gant, creator of Black Girls Smell Good, is your new fragrance bestie: https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/creator-economy-maiya-gant-blackgirlssmellgood-interview/
Black Girls Smell Good (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlssmellgood/?hl...2021-09-1247 min
Pinot & PerfumeShort n' SweetI get right into it this week with no bullshit. Like sex without the foreplay. I review Eau De Magnolia from Frederic Malle, talk about a new cologne that evokes memories of late 90s summers, and go over just how much of a pain in the ass orris root (Iris) is to use in perfumery.
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Eau de Magnolia (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50256/parfums/eau-de-magnolia/by-carlos-benaim?gclid=CjwKCAjw4KyJBhAbEiwAaAQbE0KoQytugtOP9m3rw7UMngFFbj5Zs05j0wksvMzpFXexqDWYyM1vjxoCAzAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
The $115 Cologne That Smells Like Sunscreen Is Worth Every Penny (GQ): https://www.g...2021-08-2936 minPinot & PerfumeHanging Onto Our YouthThis week, I beg my fellow Millennials to stop making react TikTok videos to 90s/00s songs, review Mugler’s Innocent, and talk about Dolly Parton’s best-selling perfume.
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Innocent (Mugler website): https://www.muglerusa.com/fragrance/womens-fragrances/innocent/innocent/3439600055153.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw64eJBhAGEiwABr9o2JJ6Qrrw-G7SSFCQei7V-NQRQ-ACDQErrpsNfYpxpz4YQKkBIhlSqxoCzPYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Innocent (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/thierry-mugler/angel-innocent/eau-de-parfum?gclid=CjwKCAjw64eJBhAGEiwABr9o2MvKtpg7YxlbPyeNqCYLnNQbZah8bZfJFiOcpB0T2bAEi6DGi8TbIhoC32EQAvD_BwE&mv_pc=gawus_pla_c_g_1740087040_116479&utm_campaign=g&utm...2021-08-2230 minPinot & PerfumeDonut TimeThis week, between the bites of donut I've been stuffing in my gourd, I manage to review La Vie Est Belle, talk about Rihanna's celebration after finding out that her new Fenty perfume sold out within hours of going on sale, and discuss a perfumer whose mission is to get people to embrace the smells of the natural world.
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La Vie est Belle (Lancôme): https://www.lancome-usa.com/fragrance/by-collection/la-vie-est-belle/la-vie-est-belle-eau-de-parfum-spray/100606.html?dwvar_100606_size=0.5%20Oz.
La Vie est Belle (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/lancome/la-vie-est-belle/eau-de-parfum?gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3GhOgBIOZyc%2dP52Y1...2021-08-1541 minPinot & PerfumeLiving in my Head Rent-FreeThis week, I talk about the things that haunt my thoughts almost daily, review Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa '71 Body Fragrance Mist, and discuss two beauty brands' first perfume releases.
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Cheirosa '71 Body Fragrance Mist (Sol de Janeiro): https://soldejaneiro.com/collections/fragrances/products/cheirosa-71-body-fragrance-mist
Too Faced Turned Its Iconic Better Than Sex Mascara Into a Fragrance (Allure): https://www.allure.com/story/too-faced-better-than-sex-fragrance-interview
Fenty Beauty’s new perfume is ‘Rihanna in a bottle’ (Page Six): https://pagesix.com/2021/08/02/fenty-beautys-new-perfume-is-rihanna-in-a-bottle/
Fenty Eau De Parfum (Fenty Beauty): https://fentybeauty.com/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Skimlinks+%28Variabl...2021-08-0835 minPinot & PerfumeInterview With Anne-Krystel Goyer of Anne-Krystel ParfumPop the champagne, folks, because this week, I have my very first guest that's actually in the perfume industry! I was able to sit down with Anne-Krystel Goyer of Anne-Krystel Parfum and chat about her fragrance line, what goes into her perfume creation process, and the inspiration behind her two scents, Anne-Krystel8 and AK47 for Man. I also review both in this week's Scent of the Week segment, so be sure to tune in and show her some love on the socials. Please note: Anne-Krystel graciously sent me both fragrances for review purposes.
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Anne-Krystel Parfum (website...2021-07-251h 08Pinot & PerfumeParfums de Marly: the Horse Girl of FragranceThis week, I'm reviewing Nisean from Parfums de Marly, which I have affectionately nicknamed the horse girl of the perfume world, NOT because I hate horse girls but because this brand likes horses so dang much that it pays homage to them via the names of its fragrances. I also go over what fragrance deals are included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
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On the Scent podcast: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42Kth3/
Nisean (PDM website): https://us.parfums-de-marly.com/perfumes/men/nisean/
Nisean (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/parfums-de-marly/parfums-de-marly-nisean/eau-de-parfum#293828
Nisean (FragranceX): https://www.f...2021-07-1844 minPinot & PerfumeBeach WalkThis week, I go on a tangent about the resistance to self-checkout at stores; review Maison Margiela's Beach Walk; and discuss a new collab between Louis Vuitton and Frank Gehry.
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Replica Beach Walk (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/replica-beach-walk-P385358
Couple Jailed for Stealing $20K Worth of Perfume After Losing Purse: https://www.newsweek.com/couple-jailed-stealing-20k-worth-perfume-after-losing-purse-1608492
Louis Vuitton, Frank Gehry Collaborate on New Fragrance Project: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/louis-vuitton-frank-gehry-collaborate-fragrance-project-1234872527/
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Check out my other podcast, Savoir Shade: https://anchor.fm/sarah-chacon--jenna-broughton/2021-07-1132 minPinot & PerfumeFlowerbomb & Good SkinThis week, I come to terms with the fact that my skin will never look as good as it does right now at this time in my life; review Viktor & Rolf's iconic Flowerbomb; and discuss the top 9 sexy scents for summer, according to the New York Post.
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Flowerbomb (Viktor & Rolf): https://us.viktor-rolf.com/flowerbomb/flowerbomb-VKR_002.html?dwvar_VKR__002_size=0.67_fl_oz_20ml&dwvar_VKR__002_dress=bottle_default&cgid=flowerbomb#start=3&cgid=flowerbomb
Flowerbomb (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/viktor-and-rolf/flowerbomb/eau-de-parfum#147416
9 Best New Fragrances for Summer (New York Post): https://nypost.com/2021/05/28/the-9-best-new-fragrances-for-summer-2021/
R...2021-06-2740 minPinot & PerfumeI Have No Dad JokesDespite this episode coming out on Father's Day, I have no dad jokes. Instead, I have a review of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's L'eau À la rose, a thought piece on still using the term "Oriental" to describe a family of warm and spicy fragrances, and some reviews on the new Jo Malone x Zara fragrance collection.
Mentioned in the Episode
L'eau À la rose (MFK website): https://www.franciskurkdjian.com/int-en/p/leau-a-la-rose-eau-de-toilette-10330021.html#mfk-anchor-olfactive-notes
Why Are We Still Describing Perfumes as Oriental?: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a36503673/oriental-perfume-and-fragrance-backlash/
Jo Malone Has Created 4 More Zara Perfumes & We Tried Them All: https://www...2021-06-2040 minPinot & PerfumeCakegate 2021 & SerendipitousThis week, I'm reviewing Serendipitous by Serendipity 3, discussing my involvement in Cakegate 2021, and talking about some older men's fragrances that are practically new again.
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Serendipitous (Luckyscent): https://www.luckyscent.com/product/14901/serendipitous-by-serendipity-3
Serendipitous (Serendipity 3 website): https://shopserendipity3.com/products/serendipitous-perfume
Serendipitous (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Serendipity-3/Serendipitous-2232.html
Perfume meets sculpture in Paris auction: https://www.wallpaper.com/beauty-grooming/philips-profile-by-auction-paris
7 ‘Forgotten’ Fragrances That Still Smell Great Today: https://robbreport.com/style/grooming/classic-mens-fragrances-1234617502/
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Check out my other podcast, Savoir Shade: https://anchor.fm/sarah-chacon--jenna-broughton/2021-06-1335 minPinot & PerfumeCheap and Delicious Golden SandThis week, I am reviewing a hidden gem of a fragrance called Golden Sand; discussing a line of perfumes inspired by a Dutch artist; and how bad memories can be attached to scent.
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Golden Sand (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Al-Rehab/Golden-Sand-20101.html
Golden Sand (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Sand-Perfume-Al-Rehab-Perfumes/dp/B01M7SWMKY
Al-Rehab Official Website: https://www.alrehab.com/
SERIOUSLY, WHO'S GOING TO BUY THE VAN GOGH MUSEUM'S PERFUME?: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/vincent-van-gogh-museum-perfume/
Can Bad Memories Change The Way You Feel About Your Favorite Fragrance?: https://www.elle.com/beauty/m...2021-06-0631 minPinot & Perfume90s BoomersThis episode is late because it's a 3-day weekend and I live by NO MAN'S LAWS. This week, I am reviewing Carnal Flower from Frederic Malle, discussing some key scenes from Netflix's Halston, and giving you breaking news about Harry Styles (I hate myself for wording it like that).
Mentioned in the Episode
Carnal Flower (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50210/parfums/carnal-flower/by-dominique-ropion
The True Story Behind Halston's Perfume and That Jockstrap Scene (Newsweek): https://www.newsweek.com/halston-netflix-perfume-scene-jockstrap-true-story-real-life-1592833
Is Harry Styles launching a perfume and makeup line? (Page Six): https://pagesix.com/2021/05/28/is-harry-styles-launching-a-perfume-and-makeup-line/
Contact
@pinotandperfume (Instagram)
pinotandperfumepodcast@gma...2021-05-3132 minPinot & PerfumeSneaky ConsumerismThis week, I go on a bit of a bender about how sneaky vapid consumerism is and how it has invaded our collective psyche; review Tonkia Impériale by Guerlain, and discuss the most popular perfumes across the country (and beyond!)
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Georg Complains: Vanity Consumerism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83siR-2CImE
Am I broke or is everyone else just faking it? | The pressure to be rich & stunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6x63Wqf260
Tonka Impériale (Guerlain): https://www.guerlain.com/us/en-us/p/lart-la-matiere-tonka-imperiale---eau-de-parfum-P017647.html
The Most Popular Perfumes in Am...2021-05-2350 minPinot & PerfumeRobert Pattinson Made Me Flaccid in 20 SecondsThis week, I talk about the Dior Homme perfume ad that made me hot for and turned off by Robert Pattinson in a span of 20 seconds; review the milquetoast perfume that is Simply Belle; and discuss how a perfumery assisted a COVID survivor in re-discovering her sense of smell.
Mentioned in the Show
Simply Belle (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Exceptional-Parfums/Simply-Belle-17677.html
COVID Survivor Who Lost Sense of Smell and Taste A Year Ago Gets Help From Perfumery: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/covid-survivor-who-lost-sense-of-smell-and-taste-a-year-ago-gets-help-from-perfumery/3002349/
How Former Ralph Lauren Model Chris Collins Created a Line of Luxe, Seductive...2021-05-1631 minPinot & PerfumeAn AMUSE-ing Change of HeartThis week, I discuss my change of heart regarding Angel Muse, and the dumb shit the Tik Tok young ones are up to featuring perfume and hair straighteners.
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Angel Muse (Mugler Website): https://www.muglerusa.com/fragrance/womens-fragrances/angel-muse/angel-muse/M020403044.html?dwvar_M020403044_size=3.4oz.
People are using perfume as hair dye to disastrous effect on TikTok: https://nypost.com/2021/05/06/people-are-using-perfume-as-hair-dye-to-disastrous-effect-on-tiktok/
The State of Scent: How the Fragrance Industry Is Changing in 2021: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a36340690/fragrance-industry-2021/
2021-05-0926 minPinot & PerfumePapa John's GI NightmareThis week, I talk about how I OD'd on so much Papa John's pizza that I never want to see another slice again; review Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur; go over three new fragrances from Maison Francis Kurkdjian; and discuss an iconic fragrance's 100th birthday.
Mentioned in the Show
Musc Ravageur (Frederic Malle website): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50126/parfums/musc-ravageur/by-maurice-roucel
Maison Francis Kurkdjian launches three new perfumes: https://www.wallpaper.com/beauty-grooming/maison-francis-kurkdjian-cologne-forte
Chanel's signature fragrance: the sweet smell of success 100 years on: https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20210502-chanel-s-signature-scent-celebrates-100-years-5-may-2021-france-paris-luxury-fashion-marliyn-monroe
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pinotandperfumepodcast@gmail.com ...2021-05-0234 minPinot & PerfumePortrait of an Un-Washed Woman?This week, I talk about becoming an accidental parent to a neighborhood feral cat named Socks (yes, I named her); review Portrait of a Lady from Frederic Malle; and discuss some new regulations the perfume industry is facing.
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Portrait of a Lady (Frederic Malle website): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50241/parfums/portrait-of-a-lady/by-dominique-ropionn?gclid=Cj0KCQjwppSEBhCGARIsANIs4p7efd3mP9JuxWjbxbwFuA13wPYeIltQIfxQbNJqDLKP8Y3uOZpJ240aAuIiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
A Big Stink in the World of Perfume: https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/04/21/perfume-makers-raising-a-stink-over-new-safety-rules/
Kim Kardashian’s New Fragrances Double as Bud Vases: https://news.yahoo.com/kim-kardashian-fragrances-double-bud-120000182.htm...2021-04-2533 minPinot & PerfumeFancy Didn't Let Me DownThat's a Reba reference if you're curious. Those who know, know. It also ties in perfectly to this week's Scent of the Week, Fancy by Jessica Simpson; and if Fancy was successful in her endeavors and made a lot of money she might be able to shop at a spot where the cheapest perfume is $2800.
Mentioned in the Show
Fancy (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Jessica-Simpson/Fancy-4094.html
Meet Amaffi, the Perfume House That Makes Ultra-Luxurious—and Ultra-Expensive—Fragrances: https://robbreport.com/style/grooming/amaffi-perfume-house-1234607656/
This Young Fragrance House’s Perfumes, Rich With Floral Notes, Are Made Entirely by Hand in...2021-04-1834 minPinot & PerfumeWe're All Doubting Thomases, Don't Kid YourselvesHappy Easter! This week, I go on a tangent about how we'd ALL turn into Doubting Thomases if our friends started running around telling us they saw some guy who died three days ago walking around like it ain't no thang; review Silhouette in Bloom by Christian Siriano; and reveal Jessica Simpson's new perfume.
Mentioned in the Show
Silhouette in Bloom (Christian Siriano website): https://christiansiriano.com/products/silhouette-in-bloom-3-4-oz-eau-de-parfum-christian-siriano
Silhouette in Bloom (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/christian-siriano/christian-siriano-silhouette-in-bloom/eau-de-parfum#353033
Jessica Simpson Says Her New Fragrance Is Inspired by Husband Eric Johnson's 'Addicting Passion': https://people.com/s...2021-04-0434 minPinot & PerfumeVodka on the Rocks...mmmm, Refreshing!Tired and possibly sun poisoned from the yard work I did earlier in the day, I sit down to review the very refreshing Vodka on the Rocks by Kilian; talk about the weird way Kaia Gerber applies her perfume (personally, I think she's fucking with all of us); and talk about a perfume on a NFT, and I don't know what any of that means.
Mentioned in the Show:
Vodka on the Rocks (by Kilian): https://m.bykilian.com/product/19797/52746/perfume/vodka-on-the-rocks/the-freshstate-of-mind#/sku/85805
Vodka on the Rocks (Fragrancebuy.ca): https://fragrancebuy.ca/products/vodkaontherocksbykilian-man
Kaia Gerber Applies Her Perfume i...2021-03-2830 minPinot & PerfumeGoucho Pants & Salt CaramelThis week I discuss the resurgence of goucho pants and how my sister tried to explain the original trend to me even though I was alive and well 2004-2007 AND OWNED GOUCHO PANTS MYSELF; I review Salt Caramel by Shay & Blue; read a sweet NYT tribute to a member of Fragcomm who passed too soon, and go over several alternative dupes to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry.
Mentioned in Episode:
Salt Caramel (Shay & Blue): https://www.shayandblue.com/salt-caramel-fragrance-30ml.html
Salt Caramel (Luckyscent): https://www.luckyscent.com/product/70404/salt-caramel-by-shay-and-blue
Chasing the Scent of a Brooklyn Fragrance Lover: https://www.nytimes.c...2021-03-2143 minPinot & PerfumeGourmand Coquin Doesn't SlapThis week, I am reviewing a fragrance that I was so excited to wear - and then massively disappointed me: Gourmand Coquin by Guerlain. I also go over the 10 best clean perfumes of 2021 according to Healthline.com, and some new rose fragrances that are challenging the stigma of rose being an "old lady" fragrance.
Mentioned in the Show:
Gourmand Coquin (Guerlain): https://www.guerlain.com/us/en-us/p/gourmand-coquin-eau-de-parfum-P010652.html
10 Best Clean, Non-Toxic Perfumes of 2021: https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/clean-perfumes#how-theyre-clean
The New Generation of Rose Perfumes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/t-magazine/rose-perfume-unisex-fragrance.html
Contact:
@pinotandperfume (Instagram)
#pinotandperfume (Pe...2021-03-1436 minPinot & PerfumeEating Crow w/ Love DianeThis week, I go on a tangent and explain my theory of millennials being the most fucked-over generation in recent history; review Love Diane and acknowledge my change of heart regarding the fragrance; and discuss how #freebritney, the recent documentary, and nostalgia are contributing to a surge in the sales of Britney Spears' perfumes.
Mentioned in the Show:
Love Diane (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Diane-von-Furstenberg/Love-Diane-16074.html
Britney Spears perfume sells out after #freebritney campaign and documentary: https://www.womanandhome.com/life/britney-spears-perfume-sells-out-after-freebritney-campaign-and-documentary/
The Fragrance Foundation Celebrates Fragrance Day: https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2021-03-05/t...2021-03-0740 min
Savoir Shade: An Emily in Paris RecapEmily in Paris Season 1 FINALESeason 1 finale is HERE and, as if the Anchor gods knew we needed everything to go right, decided to plague us with an echo on its "Record With Friends" feature. So after several attempts, it was Skype to the rescue, which pretty much saved this show. So what we're saying is that today's show is brought to you by Skype - literally. Season 1 wraps up with a successful (if bizarre) Pierre Cadault showing at Paris Fashion Week followed by the heart-breaking news that Gabriel has bought a restaurant in Normandy. So does that mean he has to leave Paris, never...2021-01-111h 29Savoir Shade: An Emily in Paris RecapNew Year, Low EnergyHAPPY NEW YEAR! Jenna and Sarah are back recapping episode 9 of Emily in Paris (An American Auction in Paris) complete with low energy, a few jokes, and a book club. In this episode we see the old garde vs. the new garde: Grey Space, the hottest new American clothing designer has invaded Paris, causing Pierre Cadault to wrestle with the fact that he may be looked at as old-fashioned in this new, hip, ever-changing fashion world - especially after the stunt they pull at a benefit that is auctioning off one of his dresses.
Contact
emilyinparispodcast@gmail.com
@pinotandperfume (Instagram)
#PinotAndPe...2021-01-031h 10Savoir Shade: An Emily in Paris RecapLife-Changing OmeletsIn this week's episode, Emily's life gets changed by some omelets, and she wins a new hotelier client by having Antoine make a signature fragrance for his hotels. Sarah and Jenna also discuss Sylvie's MILF status, why those omelets were so life-changing, and what it takes to be a Hallmark movie actress.
Contact
@pinotandperfume (Instagram)
@jennabroughton (all social media platforms)
www.jennabroughton.com
www.instantgrativacation.com
emilyinparispodcast@gmail.com
Music: "Parisian Waltz" https://www.purple-planet.com2020-11-1549 minPinot & PerfumePost-Election HangoverIt's been one helluva week, folks, so let's chat perfume. This week, I'm reviewing Girl of Now, tipping my hat to young ladies who have better taste in fragrances than I did at their age, and discussing fragrances designed to smell like a bookstore and jazz club.
YouTubers Mentioned:
Clémence CC Fragrance: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DfexEWlXE126j7wvB4iWA
Sally Marion: https://www.youtube.com/user/lookalivepartypoizon
Emmy Ever After: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiF0RaTTzComW9F8vItxgxA
Perfume Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxKO_1UiyTkjVe9ahz2ULA
Mentioned in the Show:
Girl of Now (E...2020-11-0850 minPinot & PerfumeThe Live-Action Mulan Movie is Dog ShitThe live-action Mulan movie is absolute dog shit, don't waste your time or money. Stick with the animated version with the songs and Eddie Murphy as the sassy dragon sidekick. And with all of the time you're saving, check out my collab with Anne of Perfume Stories podcast on YouTube and listen to this episode! This week, I am reviewing Annick Goutal's Un Matin D'Orage EDP, and discussing interviews done with perfumer Francis Kurkdijan and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine fame.
Mentioned in the Episode
Podcast collab w/ Anne of Perfume Stories: https://youtu.be/U8OSJstom80
Un M...2020-09-0733 minPinot & PerfumeIt's Leo Season!It's Leo Season! That's what all the Leos are crowing about anyway. Why do they do that? I don't hear any other zodiac sign announcing the start of their season. Anyway, I'm going off on a tangent. In this week's episode, I'm reviewing Irresistible by Givenchy, discussing a partnership between an electric car brand and a legendary perfume school, taking a tour of Louis Vuitton's fragrance house in Grasse, and talking about the latest news concerning Karen Huger's La'Dame fragrance.
In This Episode:
Irresistible (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Givenchy/Irresistible-Givenchy-60891.html
Irresistible (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/g...2020-08-3037 minPinot & PerfumeLa BelleLike the title implies, we will be talking about my new favorite fragrance (and this week's Scent of the Week) La Belle by Jean Paul Gaultier. A warm, decadent gourmand that is sure to make you feel like a sexy treat who can take over the world. We're also discussing Ariana Grande's new perfume, R.E.M. (as in the title of one of her songs, not the band), and a fragrance that lets you smell like puppy's breath.
Mentioned in Episode:
La Belle (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Jean-Paul-Gaultier/La-Belle-55786.html
La...2020-08-2223 minPinot & PerfumeDid You Miss Me?I am BACK this week after a week off to visit with family. In this week's episode, I am reviewing Guerlain's Shalimar Souffle de Lumière, talking about my new favorite perfume YouTuber, and how perfume became a savior during lockdown.
Mentioned in the show:
Shalimar Souffle de Lumière (Fragrantica): https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Guerlain/Shalimar-Souffle-de-Lumi-re-49760.html
Shalimar Souffle de Lumière (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/guerlain/shalimar-souffle-de-lumiere/eau-de-parfum?mv_pc=fragrantica&utm_campaign=327974&utm_content=top&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=fragrantica#327974
How the Humble Perfume Became a Lockdown Saviour (British Vogue): https://www.vogue.co...2020-08-1433 minPinot & PerfumeScents Galore with Anne of Perfume Stories PodcastHiiiiiiiiii! This week I am not alone! I am joined by the lovely Anne of the Perfume Stories podcast on YouTube. This week we’re wrapping up the Penhaligon’s series with The Uncompromising Sohan, and also talking Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain, Womanity by Thierry Mugler, and a whole host of other scents.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Anne's podcast (Perfume Stories): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxKO_1UiyTkjVe9ahz2ULA
The Uncompromising Sohan (Penhaligon's website): https://www.penhaligons.com/us/en/categories/fragrances/shop-all/uncompromising-sohan-000000000065120913
The Uncompromising Sohan (FragranceX): https://www...2020-08-021h 24Pinot & PerfumePenhaligon's Pt. 2Welcome back to another week where I ramble on about fragrance! This week we're reviewing Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche (pt. 2 in our Penhaligon's series), discussing great cheap perfumes options for ballers on a budget, and another perfume heist in Sioux City.
Mentioned in the Show:
The Revenge of Lady Blanche (Penhaligon's site)
10 Affordable Perfumes That Smell Expensive and Amazing
Two Sioux City women arrested for stealing around $1,500 worth of perfume
This Often-Despised Perfume Is Actually a Fashion-Girl Favorite2020-07-2551 minPinot & PerfumePenhaligon's Series Kick-OffThis week, I am officially kicking off the Penhaligon's series with Changing Constance, a fragrance from their Portraits collection. I also go on a tirade against self-righteous assholes online, talk about the inspiration behind Marc Jacobs' newest fragrance, Perfect, and discuss the 11 best Fall fragrances (according to Cosmo).
Mentioned in the Show:
Changing Constance perfume
Penhaligon's History
11 Best Fall Perfumes You Won't Be Able to Stop Spritzing
Marc Jacobs' Perfect Fragrance Was Inspired By His Post-Rehab Tattoo2020-07-1943 minPinot & PerfumeNot a PerfumeI'm COVID free, which is the way to be, BABY! This week, I'm reviewing Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun, dishing on upcoming fragrance trends, discussing the newest celebrity face of Valentino Beauty, and talking about a perfume truck that is making its way around New York City (super jealous!). As always, you can connect with me on Instagram @snappyscribe and we can have a kiki together over perfume.
Products and Articles mentioned in the show:
Not a Perfume on Sephora: https://www.sephora.com/product/not-perfume-P395313?skuId=1664333
Not a Perfume on FragranceNet: https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume...2020-07-1233 minPinot & PerfumeHappy Independence Day!This week's episode brought to you by COVID-19. We're reviewing Thierry Mugler's Aura EDP, talking about a Kickstarter project to crowdfund a fragrance that supposedly smells like space (update: totally backed it), and a 150-year-old fragrance unearthed from a shipwreck in Bermuda.
Mentioned in the episode:
Aura (Mugler website): https://www.muglerusa.com/fragrance/womens-perfumes/aura-mugler/perfumes/aura-mugler-eau-de-parfum-80028616.html
Aura (FragranceNet.com): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/thierry-mugler/aura-mugler/eau-de-parfum#342113
This is What Space Smells Like (CNN article): https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/us/eau-de-space-fragrance-scn-trnd/index.html
Eau de Space Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaudespace/what-does-outer-space-smell-like-nasa-designed-fragrance
How a L...2020-07-0538 minPinot & PerfumeCreed Pt. 3In this week's episode, we wrap up our series on Creed perfumes with a review of Green Irish Tweed, their second-most (in my humble opinion) popular scent next to Aventus, talk about the psychology of wearing perfume when nobody can smell it on you, and why black-owned fragrance lines are few and far between. All while consuming Margs on Deck, a margarita-inspired gose from Hourglass Brewing.
Margs on Deck: https://untappd.com/b/hourglass-brewing-margs-on-deck/3195596
Green Irish Tweed (official Creed website): https://creedboutique.com/products/green-irish-tweed?variant=31459244867681
Green Irish Tweed (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/cologne/creed/creed-green-irish-tweed/eau-de-parfum#326254
The Psychology...2020-06-2832 minPinot & PerfumeCreed Pt. 2This week's episode is the second in our Creed series where I am reviewing three Creed fragrances (one each episode) and NOT talking about the shitty band that was popular in the late 90s/early 00s. I also discuss a perfume created in tribute to those who have been working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and shine the spotlight on three black-owned fragrance companies in order to give them some love during these times (and maybe help you find your new favorite scent!).
Links to articles and companies mentioned in the episode:
Creed Aventus: https://creedboutique.com/products/a...2020-06-0754 minPinot & PerfumeLet's Circle BackThis episode is the first of what I'm going to call the Creed Series (very creative, I know) and we're kicking it off with a review of Sublime Vanille. We're also talking about why quarantine is the perfect time to try weird scents, the evolution of the scent subscription service, and how I uttered the most corporate of the corporate phrases during a work meeting which made me hate myself for a little while.
LINKS TO ARTICLES AND SCENTS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Sublime Vanille: https://creedboutique.com/products/sublime-vanille?_pos=1&_sid=dc8982421&_ss=r&variant=31459214131297
Spring Fiesta: https://hoveparfumeur.c...2020-05-2537 minPinot & PerfumeSample ManiaLooking to treat yo self on the cheap whilst in quarantine? I got you covered because in this week's episode we're taking a deep dive on the r/fragrance subreddit thread dedicated to buying samples on the cheap and/or free. We're also reviewing DefineMe Fragrance's Sofia Isabel perfume, and discussing a sweet article in Vogue in which the writer pays tribute to his mother via her signature scent.
LINKS:
r/fragrance subreddit sample thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/comments/ggemf4/fragrance_companies_that_allow_you_to_order/
r/fragrance sample set directory: https://www.reddit.com/r/f...2020-05-1032 minPinot & PerfumeLet's Hear It For The Boys!Listen up, fellas - I GOT YOU. According to my Spotify analytics, a higher percentage of my listeners are men, so I thought - why not dedicate an episode to the male perfume aficionados out there? We've got Gucci Guilty Pour Homme, we've got influential men's fragrances, we've got quarantine purchase inspo - a lot of goodies jam-packed into however long this episode is. So curl up with your favorite whiskey blend, and take a listen to this week's episode. And if you have any fragrances to recommend, hit me up on Insta - @snappyscribe.
Articles mentioned in this week's...2020-04-2647 minPinot & PerfumeThe Devil Wears PoppyHiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeee! In this week's episode, we discuss my husband's newfound love for The Devil Wears Prada, review Nest Fragrances' Wild Poppy, and go over which designer houses are repurposing perfume and clothing factories to make hand sanitizers, face masks, and gowns for medical workers.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Skylar's Fragrance Subscription Shows Strong Retention During Coronavirus: https://www.glossy.co/beauty/skylars-fragrance-subscription-shows-strong-retention-during-coronavirus
Million-Dollar Donations, Hundreds of Thousands of Face Masks, and Repurposed Perfume Factories: The Fashion World Responds to COVID-19: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/04/the-fashion-world-responds-to-covid-192020-04-1221 minPinot & PerfumeM-m-m-My CoronaIn this week’s episode we review Tory Burch EDP, and discuss ways the Coronavirus is affecting the fragrance industry.2020-03-2929 minPinot & PerfumeCoronavirus RantingLook out everyone! She’s got a vodka tonic and feeling spicy! This week, I go on an unfiltered and incoherent rant about the Coronavirus panic, review Philosophy’s Amazing Grace EDP, and discuss a new scent that smells like a new car and success.2020-03-1532 minPinot & PerfumeVetiver ExplainedOn this week’s episode we briefly discuss what vetiver is, review Kat Von D’s Saint perfume, and go over the top rose perfumes of 2020.2020-03-0835 minPinot & PerfumeBlast From the Past Tunes and Black-Owned Fragrance CompaniesOnce again, in honor of Black History Month, I spotlight three Black-owned (and male-owned!) fragrance companies, review Clean Reserve’s Rain EDP, and take a trip down memory lane after hearing a song I hadn’t heard for ten years.2020-02-2445 minPinot & PerfumeFRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN: I Am Peace vs. Tocca FlorenceWe’ve got another FRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN! This week, I Am Peace by Danica Aromatics is going head-to-head with Tocca Florence. We’re also discussing a perfume that smells like Erykah Badu’s vagina (eye roll), Tom Ford’s new perfume, Rose Prick, and a YouTuber who is being accused of ripping off a Hot Topic perfume.2020-02-0947 minPinot & Perfume#TBT to Rockin’ RioThis week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting Escada’s Classic, Rockin’ Rio. We also touch on how to find the right natural fragrance and what kind of perfume big cats prefer. Rawr.2020-01-3145 minPinot & PerfumeIs it Chlo-ee or Chlo-ay?In this episode, I kick off 2020 by going over my January goals (cringe), review Chloé EDP, and shine a spotlight on an up-and-coming female-owned business and another fragrance company who makes “work” and “play” scents for men.2020-01-1137 minPinot & PerfumeSnow White’s Poison Apple and Christmastime RamblingsIn this week’s episode, I review Air-Val International’s Snow White EDP for women, discuss an indie fragrance company just for the boys called Outlaw Soaps, and talk about a fragrance line that gives back to Prince Harry’s charity.2019-12-2432 minPinot & PerfumeTalking sustainable and gender-neutral perfume with Jenna BroughtonThis week, I bring my good friend and food blogger, Jenna Broughton, on the show to talk about the trend of sustainable, gender-neutral fragrances. We also review DefineMe Fragrance’s new Ariel perfume and Penhaligon’s Countess Dorothea.2019-12-1555 minPinot & PerfumeGuerlain is the Bees’s KneesIn this week’s episode, I discuss Guerlain’s partnership with UNESCO designed to promote sustainable beekeeping, review the brand’s Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune (in a bottle that nods to its famous Bee Bottle), and a woman in the perfume industry responsible for some famous scents.2019-12-0728 minPinot & PerfumeBlack Friday Deals!!!!Multiple exclamation points because Black Friday = being able to fund your perfume habit on the cheap! YEAH YEAH YEAH. Oh, and we also have a fragrance show-down between Atelier Cologne’s Pacific Lime and Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue EDT.2019-11-2843 minPinot & PerfumeCoughing on my SouffléAfter a two-week hiatus brought on by sickness and a reunion with my husband, I am back to discuss all things perfume. This week, I discuss Guerlain’s Shalimar Soufflé EDP all while choking down Two Buck Chuck, hacking myself a new asshole, and yelling at my dog.2019-11-2141 minPinot & PerfumeBirthday week!Ah, the week of my birth, 36 years ago. This podcast episode won’t be any different from the others-I just like reminding people that it was my birthday this week. This week, we’re talking Thierry Mugler’s iconic Angel, and going over scents utilizing a note that’s currently hot right now: salt.2019-11-0331 minPinot & PerfumeWhere’s All the Halloween Shit?In this week’s episode, I rage at the fact that Costco has no Halloween items for sale BEFORE HALLOWEEN (it’s all Christmas), review SJP NYC, and discuss a collection of perfume inspired by notable females in history.2019-10-2641 minPinot & PerfumeEd Hardy Hearts & DaggersYup-I couldn’t come up with a clever title, so we’re just going with this week’s Scent of the Week. In addition, we’ll be going over “alleged” Black Friday perfume deals offered by some online retailers, how Chanel creates its iconic fragrances, and I’ll kick it all off with a Benadryl-induced tirade.2019-10-1948 minPinot & PerfumeI Have a Brazilian CrushThis week, we're talking about being less than impressed with A Star is Born, wearing one's vaginal secretions as perfume, and my new crush on Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist. 2019-09-2348 minPinot & PerfumeAn (Unwanted) Portrait of Dorian (Not) GrayBad wordplay on classic literature aside, I go off on a worried rant about Tropical Storm Dorian possibly ruining my weekend plans, review Oribe’s Côte d’Azur, and discuss Chloë Sevigny’s new fragrance, Little Flower.2019-08-2841 minPinot & PerfumeHarajuku Lovers Throwback and Wild BluebellsLast week's episode up a week late. I'm trying, guys. Anyway, we're talking Jo Malone's Wild Bluebell, recreating Cleopatra's perfume, and discovering an old favorite that is still available for sale. 2019-08-1650 minPinot & PerfumeAre Robots Creating Our Perfume?!Are we being invaded by...ROBOTS?! In this week's episode, I discuss AI technology in perfumery, review Phlur's new scent, S.C. 59, and go over some iconic fragrances.2019-08-031h 01Pinot & PerfumeBack...a Week LateI recorded this last week, but didn’t publish. Sue me. This week, I’m talking about Dolce & Gabbana’s L’Impératrice No. 3, along with the usual banter and fragrance in the news.2019-07-0330 minPinot & PerfumeA Sinus Infection, Spain, and Heavenly FlowersThis week’s episode is quick and dir-tay, as I am recovering from a sinus infection and getting ready to go on vacation and freaking out. We’re reviewing the out-of-production Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Perfume, discussing the 2019 FiFi winners, and going over the top 8 summer fragrances for men (according to Men’s Health).2019-06-0748 minPinot & PerfumeA Rant About NothingIn this week’s episode, I rant about the annoying texting behaviors I have encountered, review Michael Kors’ Sexy Amber, and discuss some affordable body mists if a full-on EDP isn’t your jam.2019-05-3151 minPinot & PerfumeZen Out With CBD PerfumeIn this week’s episode, I review Givenchy’s Very Irresistible Eau De Toilette, Cher’s new “genderlss” (i.e. unisex) fragrance, and a new perfume infused with CBD oil. Also, a small edit: I initially mention that trace amounts of THC are found in broad spectrum CBD products. That is not true. They are found in products that are full spectrum.2019-05-2440 minPinot & PerfumeA Perfume Theme Park?!In this week's episode, I discuss a perfume theme park in Cyprus (I needed to go, like, yesterday), review Christian Dior's reformulation of Miss Dior Eau De Toilette, and go over Hannah's crop of men on The Bachelorette. This was also my first time editing on GarageBand, and...it was a journey, to say the least.2019-05-1736 minPinot & PerfumeNo Longer a MeeMawIn this week’s episode, we’re reviewing Paris Hilton for Women (I know, I know, 2005 called and wants its perfume back), talking about perfume pens from Thierry Mugler, Ulta heists, and how I am no longer a MeeMaw because my knee is back in business.2019-05-1028 minPinot & PerfumeSmelling Like a Baby ProstituteIn this week’s episode, I bitch about my knee, discuss whether or not they were talking about Victoria’s Secret Love Spell in the “baby prostitute” scene in Mean Girls, and go over some new spring and summer scents. I also sneeze-a lot.2019-05-0433 minPinot & Perfume#BossBabe of the Fragrance IndustryShort one this week! We’re talkin’ ‘bout Annick Goutal’s Rose Pompon, succumbing to the wonders of the Amazon Treasure Truck, and Annette Green, an influential figure in the perfume industry who is turning 95 years young. Ch-ch-check it out!2019-04-2638 minPinot & PerfumeWanna Smell Like a Royal?In this week's episode, I review Ralph Lauren's Romance (and lament on how I had to finally chuck my bottle), wrap up the series on how perfume works, and talk about perfumes the ladies of European royalty wear - in case you want to smell like them (put on "Royals" by Lorde for the complete effect). 2019-04-1948 minPinot & PerfumeNo-No-Notorious!In this week's episode, we wonder why the glass skin trend is so hot right now, review Ralph Lauren's Notorious, discuss Michelle Pfeiffer's new perfume line, and continue our discussion on how perfume is actually made. 2019-04-1239 minPinot & PerfumeCompetition from Hugo Boss?!We have a new name AND a spiffy new logo, yay! But it's still the same, good ol' fragrance podcast you know and love. In this week's episode, I review Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, start our series on how perfume is made, and share a new podcast from Hugo Boss that may give me a run for my money. ::Michelle Tanner voice:: How Rude!
Also, props to talentleague for creating the new logo! Check him out on Fiverr if you are wanting a minimalist logo design for your company, blog, or podcast. He does good work, and...2019-04-0544 minPinot & PerfumeMillion Dollar Perfume?!In this week’s episode, I discuss a new perfume that recently hit the market, if you’ve got some extra cash lying around: a perfume from Dubai costing a cool $1.3 M (insert Dr. Evil here). I also discuss Femina by Jor’el Parker (which is Hello by Harvey Prince in disguise), and the top 8 fragrance trends industry experts says we’ll be seeing in the next few months.2019-03-2951 minPinot & PerfumeWhale Sperm in Perfume? Say whaaaaaa?IT’S NATIONAL FRAGRANCE WEEK! YOU get a fragrance, YOU get a fragrance, YOU get a fragrance! EVERYBODY GETS A FRAGRANCE!
...I wish I had that kind of money and resources. You won’t get a fragrance (from me), but you WILL get:
- A discussion about a cheapie TJ Maxx find (that’s also really, really good),
- What notes and fragrances the SVP of Shiseido Fragrances thinks will be trending for spring, and
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Danica Aromatics: iamfragrance.com2019-03-2258 minPinot & PerfumeFucking Fabulous and ConfusingIn this week’s episode, I review the weird and confusing scent that is Tom Ford’s Fucking Fabulous, explain what “oud” and “aromatic” is when it comes to fragrance, and discuss National Fragrance Week.2019-03-1537 minPinot & PerfumeLinear vs. Non-Linear FragrancesIn this episode, I go off on a tangent about Christian Rock music, discuss my feelings about Juniper Sling, and break down the difference between a linear and a non-linear fragrance.2019-03-0843 minPinot & PerfumeFragrance Showdown: Lost Cherry vs. Popped CherryWHO WILL BE VICTORIOUS??? This week, we’ve got a follow-up to last week’s episode in the form of a FRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN. I do a wear test of Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry and Dua Fragrance’s Popped Cherry and recommend which one I would ultimately buy. I also discuss new fragrances for spring, and whether or not I would sleep with 1980s Peter Gabriel (spoiler alert, I totally would).2019-03-0252 minPinot & PerfumeWhat the Hell is a Fragrance Pyramid?In this week’s episode, we review Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, ramble about an upcoming 15K I’m running, and go over exactly what the hell a Fragrance Life Cycle Pyramid is.2019-02-2241 minPinot & PerfumeDecants vs. SamplesThis week, we break down decants and samples, issue a PSA about the dangers of buying counterfeit perfume, and discuss the scent of the week, Belle de Nuit from Fragonard.2019-02-1539 minPinot & PerfumeSpotlight on Black-Owned Fragrance CompaniesIn honor of Black History Month, I discuss three black (and women!)-owned fragrance companies, as well as break down the difference between designer and niche fragrances.2019-02-0847 minPinot & PerfumeBack From VacationIn this week’s episode, I discuss the Royal Rumble, Lavanila Laboratories’ Pure Vanilla, and KKW’s new Valentine’s Fragrances.2019-01-3135 minPinot & PerfumePublic Shaming of Dillard’s and Dead HummingbirdsIn this week’s episode, I publicly shame the Dillard’s lingerie section, discuss Valentino’s Rock ‘n Rose Couture perfume, and talk about a fragrance infused with...dead hummingbirds?!2019-01-1726 minPinot & PerfumeWhat the F**k is Musk?In this week’s episode, we break down what exactly musk is, talk about Thierry Mugler’s Alien, why Phlur is rocking the online fragrance sales, and I use the word “luxurious” a lot.2019-01-1140 minPinot & PerfumeHow to Not Wear Fragrance Like an AssholeOn this week’s episode we discuss my health insurance woes, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, and how to not smell like an asshole.2019-01-0334 minPinot & PerfumeA Euphoric Christmas HangoverOn this week’s episode, we discuss bad Christmas movies, Calvin Klein’s Euphoria, and the difference between Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and everything in between.2018-12-2826 minPinot & PerfumeDr. Death & Chanel No 5On this week’s episode, I talk about my latest podcast obsession, give you my thoughts on Chanel No 5, and give you the rundown on the top-selling men and women’s fragrances this holiday season.2018-12-2159 minPinot & PerfumePilotPilot episode of Frag Chat with the Fragrance Chick! In this week’s episode we discuss Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme, how the fragrance industry is trying to maintain its share of the beauty industry pie in the age of e-commerce, how to choose the right perfume, and how I got started on my fragrance journey.2018-12-1444 min