Making Scents Make Sense

Jaksot

• The Beautiful Intensity of the Sun with Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas 17.06.2026 55min

  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-gbFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Role of the Evaluator with MANE Fragrance Development Managers Ashna Roy and Julie Fwok 10.06.2026 58min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Looking to the Past for the Future with Ninth Generation Perfumer Louise Farina 03.06.2026 54min

  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/enFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• New Earth with Olfactive O Brand Founder Olivia da Costa 27.05.2026 55min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Standing the Test of Time with Ormonde Jayne Brand Founder Linda Pilkington 20.05.2026 1t 5min

  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.comFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Foug-érring on the Side of Caution with Perfumer and NOSU Brand Founder Jacob Grainger 13.05.2026 48min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Daddy!! with Fragrance Writer, Podcaster, and Host Haydn Williams 06.05.2026 1t 4min

  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-mirrorFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Fertile Ground with Perfumer & Brand Founder Nancy Meiland 29.04.2026 47min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Simplicity is Absolute Sophistication with Essential Parfums Founder Géraldine Archambault 22.04.2026 1t 6min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Sweaty Ballsacks with Perfumer and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Founder Liz Moores 15.04.2026 1t 7min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Invisible Accessories with Content Creator and Anforh Brand Founder Robin James 08.04.2026 50min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Demo Accords with Perfumer and Author Pia Long 01.04.2026 57min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Respect the Nature of the Absolute with Perfumer and Matiere Premiere Brand Founder Aurelien Guichard 25.03.2026 57min

  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/enFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Smell as a First Language with Master Perfumer Sonia Constant 22.12.2025 51min

  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/enFollow 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Olfactory Troublemaking with ERIS Parfums Brand Founder Barbara Herman 17.12.2025 57min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Custodians of Heritage with Floris London Perfume Director Edward Bodenham 10.12.2025 34min

  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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Bringing Technology Into the Consumer Conversation with KAORIUM CEO Ben Janoušek 03.12.2025 47min

  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/discoverkaoriumBen'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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Fragrances With Main Character Energy with SOKI LONDON Brand Founder Sophie King 26.11.2025 48min

  Sophie King went from being a fragrance creator on YouTube to starting her own fragrance brand, SOKI LONDON. She is a fragrance lover who turned her passion for perfume into a career. Her fragrances have "main character energy" (her words, not mine) and she's worked with British perfumers to create a unique fragrance brand that caters to people who love scents with bold personalities. In this episode, Sophie talks about her journey from YouTuber to brand founder, where her love of fragrance started, the challenges of starting a fragrance brand, and how being a part of The Fragrance Foundation UK's Next Gen Accelerator Programme has helped her develop her business.You can find out more about Sophie and SOKI LONDON on the brand's website: https://sokilondon.com/Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sokilondon/Sophie's emotional connection scent is Jimmy Choo Eau de 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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Dive Deep Into the Olfactive Imagination with Goldfield & Banks Australia Brand Founder Dimitri Weber 19.11.2025 47min

  Dimitri Weber is not your typical fragrance brand founder. Born in Belgium, he worked in the fragrance industry at brands like Cartier and YSL before finding himself making a home all the way down under in Australia. For his brand, the unique Goldfield & Banks, it's the natural botanicals of the Australian continent that form his inspiration. In this episode Dimitri and I chat all about his adopted home and how its flora and fauna, which often feel alien and unique, serve as constant inspiration. We also chat about the brand's most recent launch, the delightfully rich, powdery and textural Tales of Amber, and how he and perfumer Suzy le Helley dove deep into their olfactive imagination to reimagine the scent of New Zealand ambergris.You can find out more about Dimitri and Goldfield & Banks on the brand's website: https://www.goldfieldandbanks.com/Follow the brand on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldfield_and_banks_australia/Dimitri's emotional connection scents are Acqua di Parma (assorted), Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens, Eau Sauvage by Dior, and Eau Dynamisante by Clarins.---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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Creating Community Through Content With Fragrance Creator Lucy Sun 12.11.2025 39min

  Lucy Sun is a fragrance content creator who has formed a community of scent lovers online through their popular Nosevember series. It's their aim to make fragrance accessible and relatable simply by talking about it. In this episode we talk about how to create community on social media, how their Nosevember series has changed over time, and how queer history and fragrance overlap.Follow Lucy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smell.the.artworkLucy's emotional connection scent is Le Mat by Mendittorosa.---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/@makingscentsmakesenseYou can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.