Man In The Mirror
Episodes
Geza Schoen - Co-Founder & Perfumer at Escentric Molecules
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s your weekly ‘Man in the Mirror’ fix and this week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to get on the show for a long time - it’s Geza Schoe...
Nicolas Bonneville - Perfumer (Givenchy, Prada, Dries Van Noten, Armani, Jean Paul Gaultier)
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new season of Man in the Mirror! There’s been a slight hiatus between seasons, slightly longer than planned, to be honest - ...
Jacob Grainger - Perfumer & Co-Founder of Nosu. A niche, indie perfume house
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the joys of this job is learning about new brands - and one of my favourites fragrance discoveries of 2025 is Nosu. I met the co-founders, Jaco...
Luis Sans - President of Santa Eulalia. Barcelona perfume brand and department store
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man in the Mirror went overseas for the first time last month! I was the guest of the Santa Eulalia Perfumes brand, which is part of the stunning Sant...
Marc-Antoine Barrois - Founder & Artistic Director of Marc-Antoine Barrois
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marc-Antoine Barrois is a guest I’ve been wanting to feature on the podcast for a long while, so I was thrilled when we got the opportunity to spend...
Craig Andrade - Founder of Raconteur. Australian artisanal fragrance brand.
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that brands and products are a result of life choices and decisions that may have seemed insignificant at the time. On...
Florian Gallo - Perfumer
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 3 in the new season. I’m following up one perfumer with another, this time a young, exciting perfumer who is really making w...
Alberto Morillas - Master Perfumer. Founder of Mizensir
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for episode 2 of the brand new season of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ It’s a very special episode this week and something of a car...
Renaud Salmon - Chief Creative Officer at Amouage
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss me?! Welcome back to the new season of ‘Man in the Mirror’… and somehow we’ve made it to season 10! This season promises to be th...
Mini-Pod Special! Barnes Fragrance Fair 2025 and products I've been loving...
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the last episode in the current season of ‘Man in the Mirror’ and this one is just me for a change! I wanted to highlight the Barnes Fragra...
Robbi Hicks & Paul Gerrard. MOSS x Happy Paul - helping men feel good, inside and out
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I heard about a collaboration between British menswear specialist MOSS (formerly Moss Bros) and Happy Paul, a mood-lifting skincare and fragrance...
Teddy Haugen - Co-founder and perfumer at 'Teddy The Perfumer'
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few months I’ve seen posts from ‘Teddy the Perfumer’ crop up on my socials and have really enjoyed his videos and his take on the ...
Chris Hjerling - Co-Founder of Brightside. Elevated personal care and grooming.
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember a previous guest from season 7, the wonderful Adam Hurly, who is a journalist and the man behind the ‘Blue Print’ channel. He men...
Thomas Dunckley - Fragrance Expert 'Making Scents Make Sense'
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real treat to talk to Thomas Dunckley this week on the podcast. He was one of the first accounts I followed when I got into fragrance and has...
Rodrigo Nikaido - Co-owner & Global Growth Director at Aromaria. Mexican luxury interior fragrance brand
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Rodrigo Nikaido who is co-owner and Global Growth Director at Mexican luxury interior fragrance brand Aroma...
Julien Rasquinet & Paul Guerlain - Perfumers
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode this week with not one, but two hugely talented and in-demand perfumers. I am joined by (friend of the show!) Julien Rasquinet ...
Stuart Williams-Philp - Liberty Fragrance Department
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This is the first ‘Man in the Mirror’ of 2025, we’re in March so I’m WAY too late to say ‘Happy New Year’ to you, but I hope...
Bonus Mini-Pod - Haydn's Christmas Gift Guide!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! A cheeky Christmas mini-pod episode with me/Santa recommending a few festive gifts in fragrance and grooming at various price points. Hopefu...
Sébastien Tissot - Founder of Nissaba. Purpose-driven fragrance
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the show this week is Sebastien Tissot, the founder of Nissaba, a Swiss fragrance brand that arrived in Selfridges here in the UK earlier ...
James Read - Founder of 'Self Glow by James Read'
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the show this week is James Read, founder of sunless tanning range ‘Self Glow by James Read.’ James started his career in retail, then...
Forat Al Haider - Creative Director of Ghawali. A modern fragrance brand from the UAE.
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the show this week is Forat Al Haider, who is Creative Director of Ghawali, a fragrance brand from the UAE. Ghawali combines the art of Mi...
Adam Reed - Hairdresser & Founder of 'Arkive by Adam Reed'
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is one of UK’s top hairdressers, Adam Reed. Adam has been nominated for Hairdresser of the Year multiple times, he has worked wit...
Jun Lim - Creative Director/Founder of BORN TO STAND OUT. A South Korean niche fragrance brand.
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is Jun Lim, Creative Director and Founder of South Korean fragrance brand BORN TO STAND OUT. I met Jun a couple of months ago at Jo...
Ben James - 'Big & Tall' Model and Content Creator
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for the third episode in the new series (8.) This week I'm building on a wonderful conversation I had over lunch at a Creed laun...
Will Borrell - Founder of Vallense Fragrances
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and thanks for checking out episode 2 of the new series. This one is a very freewheeling conversation that took place on a narrow boat (the ‘Disc...
Julien Rasquinet, Sebastian Jara (a.k.a. 'The Perfume Guy') & Andrea Valdo - A Jusbox special!
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first episode of season 8, so ‘welcome back’ if you’re a regular listener and ‘hello’ if this is your first time! I recorded this...
Adam Hurly - Grooming Writer (GQ, Forbes, Robb Report & more)
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of season 7 and I’m ending with a guest I’ve wanted to get on the podcast for a long while. Adam Hurly is an American jou...
Nick Buckley - Co-Founder & Commercial Director at Phoenix Beauty. Fragrance & Beauty Distributors.
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Nick Buckley, the Co-founder and Commercial Director at fragrance & beauty distribution company, Phoenix Beauty.Sales & ...
Arnaud Poulain - Founder & Artistic Director of Les Eaux Primordiales
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for the ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week Arnaud Poulain, the Founder and Artistic Director of French fragranc...
Graham Clarke - CEO at Murdock London. Barbers of London
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for checking out the latest ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week is Graham Clarke, the CEO of British barbershop brand Murdock L...
Jonathan Ward - 'Perfumer Author' & Brand Founder (artisan home fragrance and fine fragrance)
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for checking out this episode of ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week is self-styled ‘perfume author’ Jonathan Ward, who is ...
Brendan Murdock - Founder of anatomē. The Modern Apothecary
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 3 of the latest season of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ My guest this week is creative, designer, entrepreneur and founder of anatomē, ...
Austin Mutti-Mewse - Brand Manager at Truefitt & Hill. The oldest barbershop in the world!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to episode 2 of the new series! My guest this week is Austin Mutti-Mewse, the brand manager at the oldest barbershop in the world...
Pierre Negrin - Perfumer (LBTY, Tom Ford, Amouage & more...)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 7! Something a bit different to kick things off - I recorded this first episode in front of an audience of fragrance lovers at ...
Haydn Williams - A bit more about me, a bonus episode! (Guest host Ali Williams)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is, err, me! I thought as an ‘end of term’ episode I could tell you a bit more about me - and some of the products I’ve been ...
Alex Oprey - Marketing and E-Commerce Director at Miller Harris
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Alex Oprey, who is the Marketing and E-Commerce Director at British fragrance brand Miller Harris. Alex lifts the lid on the cre...
Carlos Huber - Founder of Arquiste. Evocative fragrances & candles
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week on ‘Man in the Mirror’ is Carlos Huber, who is the fragrance developer and founder of fragrance brand Arquiste. I met Carlos ea...
Taj Hayer - Founder & Editor of 'The Rakish Gent', a luxury mens fashion magazine
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week on ‘Man in the Mirror’ is Tajinder Hayer (Taj), the founder and editor of print & digital luxury mens fashion magazine, ‘...
Vesa Kalho - Head of Beauty Buying at Fenwick, a UK Department Store Group
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for episode 4 in season 6 of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ My guest this week is Vesa Kalho, the Head of Beauty Buying for UK departm...
Nick Gilbert. Co-Founder of Boujee Bougies & Olfiction
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me for this third episode in season 6 of 'Man In The Mirror.' My guest this week is Nick Gilbert. Nick, along with his colleague Pi...
Phill Tarling - Men's Stylist and Image Consultant
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to episode 2 in the new season. It was my huge pleasure to chat to men’s stylist & image consultant Phill Tarling recently. Phill s...
Steven Gontarski. Manager of Scent Bar L.A. (luckyscent.com) - the home of U.S niche/indie fragrance
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back with season 6! Sorry it’s slightly later than planned - it took longer than anticipated to schedule guests for this season and then life ...
Thibaud Crivelli - Founder of Maison Crivelli
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Thibaud Crivelli, the founder of Maison Crivelli - a fragrance brand for modern-day explorers. The brand is ...
Chris Wyatt - V.P. Global Education at Jo Malone London
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Chris Wyatt, the V.P. Global Education for Jo Malone London. I sat down with Chris at the Jo Malone London T...
Vicken Arslanian - 'Re-founder' of Commodity. Modern, American Perfumery
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Vicken Arslanian, the ‘re-founder’ of Commodity, a modern U.S. fragrance brand. Commodity focus on clean, con...
Miles Wood-Smith - Creative Director of Murdock. Barbers of London
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Miles Wood-Smith, the Creative Director (and Master Barber) at London barber brand, Murdock.I’ve been visiting ...
Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren - Co-founder of BIBBI Parfum
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren, who, along with his wife Stina, is the co-founder of the brand BIBBI Parfum. Jan is a Swedis...
Henry Wesson - Co-founder of Brother Earth. Zero-waste personal care brand for men
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Henry Wesson, one of the co-founders of zero-waste personal care brand Brother Earth. The brand set out to create...
Harry Aaronson - Co-founder of Heath. Fuss-free men's skincare - Made in England.
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Harry Aaronson who, along with his father Denis, is the co-founder of men’s skincare brand Heath. Heath ar...
Nicola Pozzani - Creative Director of The Merchant of Venice. Luxury Italian fragrance house.
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! My guest on the first episode of Season 5 is Nicola Pozzani. Nicola is a perfumer, educator and is the Creative Director of luxury ...
Christopher Chong - Brand & Artistic Director Thameen London. British luxury fragrance house.
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last episode of the current series! My guest on the podcast this week is Christopher Chong, Brand & Artistic Director of British fr...
David Benedek - Founder of BDK Parfums
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is founder of BDK Parfums, David Benedek. David made time to chat to me while he was in London launching his brand n...
Sid Baveja - Founder of Humanery.com. Online grooming and wellness store for men
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the podcast this week is Sid Baveja, the founder & CEO of online grooming, wellness and self-care retailer Humanery.com (a portmanteau...
Peter Williams - Founder of Aubin. Men's clothing brand celebrating British style and design.
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Peter Williams, the Founder & Chairman of Aubin & Wills. It was fascinating to move my focus onto men’s fashion and re...
Daniel Marks - Co-founder 'Father and Son Day'. A charity that fundraises and increases awareness of male cancers
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Daniel Marks, the co-founder of ‘Father & Son Day’ - a charity set up to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Danie...
Ashley Ogawa Clarke - Fashion, skincare & lifestyle journalist
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Ashley Ogawa Clarke, who is a fashion, skincare and lifestyle journalist based in Tokyo. Ashley is a former Deputy Editor at Mr ...
Dan Williams - M.D. of Profile PR
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dan Williams, who is the MD of public relations company Profile PR. Dan works on accounts across fragrance, home, watches, jewel...
Raphael Babalola - Co-founder of TMPL. A skincare & wellness range for men of colour.
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raphael Babalola is one of the co-founders of TMPL Skincare, along with Adam Hutchinson. I became aware of the duo and the brand when I saw them pitch...
James Dashwood Chase - Founder of Baz & Co. Men's natural skincare brand
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Dashwood Chase is the ‘skincare farmer’ and founder of men’s natural skincare brand, ‘Baz & Co’. The ‘Baz’ is short for the he...
John Molloy - Co-founder of French luxury fragrance house 'Memo Paris.'
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Molloy is the co-founder of French luxury fragrance house Memo Paris, along with his wife Clara, who is Creative Director. He mentioned the ...
Josh Cuthbert - Singer and content creator
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of chatting to singer, content creator, model and presenter, Josh Cuthbert. He found fame over a decade ago on the U.K ‘...
Andrew Cannon - Co-founder & CEO of Ruffians, award-winning barbers and grooming products
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's another face to face episode, recorded in London’s Marylebone with co-founder and CEO of UK barber chain Ruffians, Andrew Cannon.Andr...
Dimitri Weber - Founder and Creative Director of 'Goldfield & Banks', Australian fine fragrance brand.
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to ‘Man in the Mirror’. This week I went into Central London to meet Dimitri Weber, the charming Founder and Creative Director of Aus...
Rod Buchanan - Coach, personal trainer, brain-tumour survivor and founder of 'Bod by Rod'.
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to ‘Man in the Mirror.’ This week I’ve been in conversation with Rod Buchanan at his home studio/apartment in North London. Rod is ...
Bittu Kaushal - Co-founder of Mauli Rituals. A holistic beauty brand for the mind, body and spirit.
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome back to the new season of ‘Man in the Mirror!’ This week I’ve been in conversation with Bittu Kaushal, who, along with his wife A...
Jake Xu - Co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics. Skincare & makeup for men
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, welcome back to a brand new season - and we’re starting with the brilliant Jake Xu, co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics. Shakeup are a UK based skin...
Richard E. Grant - Actor, author and founder of Jack Perfume
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest on Man In The Mirror (can we call it a ‘season finale’ please?!) is Richard E. Grant . Richard is an Oscar-nominated actor, au...
Patrick Kidd - Patricks Products (High performance grooming products for men)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest on ep. 8 of 'Man In The Mirror' is Patrick Kidd - the co-founder and Director of Design & Innovation at Patricks Products. It’...
David Seth Moltz - Co-founder and Perfumer D.S. & Durga
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 7 of the current season and this week it was a huge privilege to talk to David Seth Moltz. David is the co-founder of Brooklyn-based fr...
Ed Currie & Andy Coxon - Co-founders of natural deodorant brand AKT London
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6 of Man in the Mirror, season 2. This was the first time I ventured out of my own home studio to meet the guests in person. I love...
Chris Yu & Laurent Delafon - Co-founders of niche fragrance house Ostens
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, and welcome along to episode 5 of Man in the Mirror, season 2. I recently spent some time chatting to Laurent Delafon & Chris Yu, the co-found...
Remi Akande - Digital content creator (menswear, lifestyle, grooming & fragrance)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome along to episode 4. In this one I chat to Remi Akande, a really inspiring content creator from the North West of England (Manchest...
Ryan Hall - From niche fragrance subscription brand 'HOOHAA'
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome along! In this episode I chat with Ryan Hall, who is Chief Creative Officer of niche fragrance subscription brand HOOHAA. HOO...
Gregor Jaspers - Founder of 'The Grey' men's skincare
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of season 2. In this one I chat with Gregor Jaspers, the founder of premium men’s skincare brand ‘The Grey’. ...
Sam Gearing & Josh Carter - Co-founders of Fiole ('The world's first virtual perfumery')
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new season (season 2) I chat with Sam Gearing and Josh Carter, the co-founders of Fiole. It's an online fragrance platform...
Mrcologne76 (Glenn Davis) - Perfume expert, connoisseur and content creator
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the season I chat to Glenn Davis, known better online as ‘Mrcologne76.’ He’s a perfume expert, connoisseur and content ...
Robin James ('Man For Himself') - Grooming/fragrance/style expert
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Robin James, better known online as ‘Man for Himself.’ He’s a grooming/fragrance/style expert, vlogger and broadcaster...
David Evans ('Grey Fox Blog') - Menswear, fashion and 60+ style blogger
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to David Evans, known as ‘Grey Fox Blog’ online. He is a style, fashion and menswear blogger and proudly supports UK brands...
David Delport - Global Brand Ambassador REN Skincare
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to David Delport, the Global Brand Ambassador for REN Skincare. David has a wealth of experience from the brand and retail side...
David McConnachie - Co-owner Perfumery & Co
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to David McConnachie, the co-owner of Perfumery & Co, an independent beauty, perfume and skincare store in Hampshire. David...
Andrea Valdo - Co-founder of Jusbox Perfumes
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Andrea Valdo, the co-founder and co-CEO of Jusbox Perfumes. They’re a brand I’ve admired for a long time and they l...
Ricki Hall - Model, actor and brand owner
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Ricki Hall, a model (with a VERY fine beard!) actor and brand owner. He also plays a mean round of golf.The products he ment...
Nick Carvell - Grooming, fashion and style journalist
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to the charming Nick Carvell - a grooming, fashion, style and design journalist.You will have read Nick's work on GQ, The Guard...
Matt Brown - co-founder of Thomas Clipper
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Matt Brown, the co-founder of fragrance/grooming brand Thomas Clipper. I was speaking to Matt in Modena, Italy where he's ba...
Man In The Mirror preview
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preview episode of a brand new podcast where I (journalist and blogger Haydn Williams) talk to a male guest about their life, work and their bathroom ...