The Fragrance Files

Épisodes

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  Audience Q&A 07.08.2026 1h 14min

  We asked you, our viewers, to give us questions you've wanted our perspective on.This is one of the most fun episodes we've had and hope you enjoy. If you'd like to submit something for part two- DM us on any platform or comment below!
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  The Haunted World of Heretic Parfum 31.07.2026 1h 22min

  Beyond the perfume, Douglas Little is building haunted worlds.In this episode of The Fragrance Files, we sit down with the founder of Heretic Parfum to explore why darkness, folklore, horror, and the supernatural have always been fertile ground for scent. Douglas shares the origins of Heretic, the challenges of building an independent fragrance house before niche perfume became mainstream, and why natural materials continue to inspire his creative process despite their unpredictability.Together, we unpack fragrance as storytelling, from texture and atmosphere to emotion and memory.
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  Michael Nordstrand's Vehicles of Discovery Pt. 2 24.07.2026 1h 27min

  Following Scent Fest, we sat down with Michael Nordstrand to re-record the second part of his episode. Apologies for the delay but enjoy a poignant, hilarious, and extra long episode to make up for it where we discuss the importance of authorship in perfumery
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  The Scent Fest Episode 17.07.2026 1h 9min

  It's the Scent Fest Episode Y'all!Delightfully unhinged, we dive into the memories made, the people we saw, and brands we loves, the perfumes we missed, and the bottles we brought home!
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  Olfactory NYC with JJ Vittoria 10.07.2026 56min

  The conversation this week delves into the challenges in the fragrance industry, disrupting the industry, accessibility and experience, the model of Olfactory NYC- with the founder JJ Vittoria discussing the role of perfumers, creating fragrance elements, and customer connection and experience.
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  House of Iyrah with Samira Mbang 03.07.2026 1h 3min

  Samira shares her early fascination with fragrance, influenced by her mother's anosmia and her own emotional connection to scent. She introduces House of Iyrah and discusses the emotive approach to fragrance creation. The conversation delves into the importance of smell and the process of evaluating fragrances, as well as personal aversions to certain fragrance notes.
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  The Perfume Guy & The Goth Fragrance Bestie 24.06.2026 49min

  This week Josh sits down with Sebastian Jara, also known as The Perfume Guy. With over a decade of perfume content creation and a collection spanning in the thousands, Sebastian has a distinct vision of fragrance as an industry, art form, and community.Tune in next week when Michy returns, back to our normal Friday spot!
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  Liz & The Vapor Parade 19.06.2026 1h 14min

  Liz, also known as The Vapor Parade, shares her contrarian outlook on fragrance, emphasizing originality and authenticity. We explore her journey of discovering fragrance, niche fragrances, and the impact of specific scents on her life, as well as, transition from the service industry to the tech industry.
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  Michy Goes To Esxence 12.06.2026 1h 5min

  This week it's just the two of us talking about Michy's trip to Milan for Esxence and about things we're loving heading into the summer. Lots of recommendations and lots of PR this week. Thank you to the brands who are supporting our work!
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  Witnessing & Archiving with The Pitaya Collective 05.06.2026 1h 9min

  This week we sit down with Paula Morales of The Pitaya Collective to discuss how spirituality, memory, death, and grief are tied to scent.Fragrance functions as a bridge between the physical, psychological, and spiritual in a way other scents cannot. We wanted to explore that facet with Paula and their perspective as a Mayan Timekeeper and an archivist.
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  Michael Nordstrand's Vehicles of Discovery Pt. 1 29.05.2026 1h 8min

  **Disclaimer at the time of filming this episode the Estee Lauder and Puig merger was still happening. It has since fallen apart. Dries Van Noten will not be part of Estee Lauder.**This week is the first part of a highly anticipated conversation with the one, the only, Michael Nordstrand about the state of the perfume industry, the ugly underbelly of being a perfumer, and the shifting role of the perfumer in a world trying to focus on scale and sales.Tune in next week for part two!
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  The Compounding of The Alloy Studio 23.05.2026 53min

  This week we sit down with Eddie and Bryson of The Alloy Studios to discuss the brand's foundation in black culture and queer culture before moving into fragrance as fashion, armor, and a way of life.
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  Hoshi Gotta Be On Our Podcast w/ Hoshi Gato 15.05.2026 1h 4min

  This week we sit down with Ember, the founder and perfumer of Hoshi Gato on everything from the brand's origins to the snake oil educators of faux perfumery on social media
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  The Fumed Episode 08.05.2026 48min

  Title kinda says it all on this one, we talk about Fumed and hear from both attendees and brands from the show.
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  Comfort Scents & Nostaliga 01.05.2026 1h 5min

  This week the conversation delves into the emotional and practical role of fragrance in daily life, exploring the impact of comfort scents on emotional regulation and relaxation. We discuss the complexity vs. simplicity in fragrance creation and the significance of bedtime rituals and comfort scents in our lives.
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  Mitti Parfum: A Love Story 24.04.2026 1h 5min

  This week we delve into the power of a creative couple who founded Mitti as a testament to their relationship. Ridhima leads copy and creative, while Neerav is lead perfumer. The two talk about balance, trust, and make us all question our relationships.The lingering question on everyone's mind: When was the last time I trusted someone to make my coffee?
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  BONUS: Pearfat Parfum Goth Fragrance Bestie 17.04.2026 51min

  Bonus Episode: Alie sat down with us for Goth Fragrance Dialogues to discuss the brand ethos of a "midwest love story"
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  Purposely Playful Perfumes with Pearfat Parfum 17.04.2026 56min

  Alie Kiral, the nose behind Pearfat Parfum, graced our screens again to talk about the purposeful playfulness and whimsy inherent to her brand and the impacts of being authentic and fun in an industry prone to revert to the sexy or serious.
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  The Invasion Pt. 2 with Stéle 10.04.2026 50min

  We're back with part two of the Stéle episode, talking more about the importance of the Indie space and how to support it. Tune into Part 1 if you missed it!
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  The Invasion Pt. 1 with Stéle 03.04.2026 57min

  This week we sit down with Jake and Matt, the duo behind Stéle NYC to discuss the insidious nature in which private equity and venture capital have killed the niche industry in search of profits and is actively working to take over the indie perfume space.What can we do about it? Focus on where we spend out money and who we support. We can only protect this community if we stick up for it.This conversation went so over, it's now a two part episode- with Part 2 Launching next Friday!