16. Hall of Fame Pt. 4: Susannah's All-Time Favorite Fragrances
Susannah Melvoin is known to many as a stellar musician and songwriter, having contributed to legendary albums by Prince and Madonna among others. Her passion for music is only rivalled by her passion for perfume. In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve sits with Susannah as they talk about the interplay between music and scent in creating atmospheres. She shares her earliest memories of her parents' perfumes, her first scent and her current go-to bottles while dropping some iconic stories. Want to know what the set for Prince's 'When Doves Cry' video smelled like?Perfumes mentioned in this episode:- Tihota by Indult- Encore Une Fois by Infiniment Coty- Molinard de Molinard by Molinard- Salome by Papillon Artisan Perfumes- Chanel No 19 by Chanel- Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz- Delulu by Oddity- Carine by Carine Roitfeld- Numero Uno (I) by Adamo Parfum- Isvaraya by Indult- Kagiroi by Di Ser- Mortel Noir by Trudon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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15. Keeping the Beat - A Conversation With Zernell Gillie
Zernell Gillie has made his name as an international DJ and founder of a much-loved perfume brand inspired by musical genres. In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve talks with Zernell about his his journey from early days at high school sock-hops to his sets at Berghain, the legendary Berlin club. Music, fashion and scent have always coexisted in the club scene and have inspired Zernell for decades. Find out which fragrances have meant the most to him and how they have influenced his olfactive interpretations of his favorite music.Perfumes mentioned in this episode:- Polo by Ralph Lauren- Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene- Halston Z14 by Halston- Egoiste by Chanel- Ivory Route by Xerjoff- Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani- Dior Homme Intense by Dior- Pi by Givenchy- Sweetie Aoud by Roja Parfums- Geschopf by PMP- R & B by Zernell Gillie- Jazz by Zernell Gillie- Hip-Hop by Zernell Gillie- Coco by Chanel- Stetson by Coty- Tango by Masque Milano- Sweet Botswana Mystery by Modern Mark- Hypnotising Fire by The HarmonistMore information on Zernell Gillie can be found on zernellgillie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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14. Back to School: Steve and Dana's Fragrances for New Chapters
In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana talk about their Back to School fragrances. Whether or not you're in school, this time of year is full of moments to reset and begin a new cycle - scent can certainly help mark this renewal. As the long days of summer start to grow shorter, sometimes the smell of spices, woods and amber can provide all the coziness you need in a new season.Fragrances discussed:The Jungle Book by Mischief AcademyLa Danza Delle Libellule Exceptional Edition by Nobile 1942Matcha Ice Cream by Theodoros KalotinisMatchbox Romance by BinauraleDead Air by OddityPsychedelique by JovoyEmpire des Indes by Oriza LegrandJazz by Zernell GillieJardins de Misfah Extrait by Une Nuit NomadeLove Is Coming by The Different CompanyNightchild by EpichronAll That Matters by AnamorBreathe by AkroEau Sacree by HeeleyCrush Balls by D.S. & DurgaFire at Will by JovoyOrgasmo by Hilde SolianiTales of Amber by Goldfield and BanksHosted by Steven Gontarski with Dana BuchananProduced by Steven Gontarski, Emi Foster and Claire Jelinek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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13: A Fashion Legend: A Conversation with Carine Roitfeld
Few people deserve the status of Fashion Legend as much as Carine Roitfeld. As the editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue for a decade, through her collaborations with Tom Ford and Karl Lagerfeld and through her current publication, CR Fashion Book, she has indelibly shaped the direction of style and high fashion.In a conversation with Steve, Carine Roitfeld talks about the various titles she's adopted over the years from 'Combattante' during the student strikes of Paris 1968 to 'Magic Grandma' of today. She talks about the decision to create a fragrance brand as soon as she left Paris Vogue and her discussions with master perfumes like Dominique Ropion and Aurelien Guichard to create scent portraits of herself and several loves of her life.Perfumes mentioned in this episode:- Carine by Carine Roitfeld- Eau Vive by Carven- Fracas by Robert Piguet- Opium Pour Homme by YSL- Fleurs d'Oranger by Serge Lutens- L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain- Kar-Wai by Carine Roitfeld- Sebastien by Carine Roitfeld- Vladimir by Carine Roitfeld- George by Carine Roitfeld- Black Orchid by Tom Ford- Forgive Me by Carine RoitfeldHosted by: Steven GontarskiProduced by: Claire Jelinek, Emi Foster, Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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12: The Olfactory Landscape of Australia: A Conversation with Dimitri Weber, Founder of Goldfield & Banks
Dimitri Weber has an extensive background in perfume, having worked for luxury brands such as YSL and Shiseido for decades in Antwerp, Belgium. After changing course and moving to Australia, he was surprised by the lack of perfume brands in his new country - a country spoiled by its high quality raw materials already used by European and American brands. Dimitri leaned into his experience and knowledge of European perfumery to honor the natural wealth and beauty of Australia, and Goldfield and Banks was born.The brand rose to fame almost overnight because of online attention, so Dimitri and Steve discuss the current role of social media in the perfume business and how it can help and harm. They look into the future and speculate what's next in this relationship between TikTok and scent.Perfumes discussed in this episode:Barynia by Helena RubinsteinNina by Nina RicciDiorissimo by DiorAnais Anais by CacharelParis by YSLJacomo di JacomoCacharel Pour Homme by CacharelFahrenheit by DiorPacific Rock Moss by Goldfield and BanksIngenious Ginger by Goldfied and BanksPurple Suede by Goldfield and BanksSunset Hour by Goldfield and BanksPacific Rock Flower by Goldfield and BanksTales of Amber by Goldfield and BanksHosted by: Steven GontarskiProduced by: Claire Jelinek, Emi Foster, Steven Gontarski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to It's Just Perfume: the Luckyscent podcast! Whether you're a lifelong obsessive or just getting into perfume, you've come to the right place. Luckyscent has been the premiere niche fragrance destination since 2002, and we're excited to share some of our passion and expertise with you. We'll be chatting about personal favorites and upcoming releases, while getting into the nitty-gritty of fragrance with perfumers, brand creators, and other folks in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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