On The Scent

On the Scent with Melissa Leong (Part 1)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of #nationalfragranceweek, we could not have been more thrilled to discover that today’s guest is an avid listener to our podcast - and that...

Scents to Sleep – fragrances for wearing to bed

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It being National Sleep Week, in this episode we’re focussing on fragrances that we like to wear to bed. From scents to soothe and help us unwind, t...

A Fragrant Flurry and A Special Memorial

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Nicola having hosted an event for @fragranceshopuk and smelling the beautiful @chloe Nomade Naturelle, Suzy & Nicola attending a fascinating ...

NEW Narciso, Floris, & Your Questions Answered!

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re hugely excited about some new fragrances worn by us and discussed in this week’s episode (and Suzy was utterly bowled over by THE perfect sc...

Fragrant Legacies & Scent-Matched ‘Eras’

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper episode this week, starting with a deep dive into the new Estée Lauder Legacy x Frederic Malle collection of brilliantly re-imagined classic...

Minipod - Affordable Fragrances Edit (Part Two)

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another ‘mini pod’ edit of brilliant but affordable fragrances to add to your pocket friendly, guilt free ‘treat to self’ sh...

Minipod: Affordable Fragrance Edit (Part One)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year we want to give even more affordable fragrance options on the podcast. Balancing our coverage of all price options has been vital to us sinc...

We fell madly for these new fragrances…

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover which fragrances we’ve been enraptured by this week…There’s everything from an affordable treat Nicola fell for, and a newly-launched c...

NEW designer fragrances, French pharmacy cult scents, & your questions, answered…

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Such a diverse range of fragrances mentioned in this latest episode - we’ve everything from the return of Moschino’s iconic teddybear scent, a sal...

The Scentiest

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we’re thrilled to welcome our first guest of the fourth season - Tom, aka @thescentiest. Tom’s stunning photos are immediately ey...

New Year’s Catch Up, New Launches & Perfume Prescriptions

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are BACK! On the Scent Podcast is now in its FOURTH season, can you believe?! We could t be more thrilled, and it’s all thanks to you, our lovely...

Some Favourite Fragrances 2023 (Part 2)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of our look back at some of our favourite fragrances from the year, we’re re-sniffing scents that go from sparkling freshness, v...

Mini Pod: Some Favourite Scents of 2023 (Part One)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part mini-pod series, we’re taking a look back at just some of our favourite fragrances that have been released this year. Why not all o...

Desperately Seeking Discontinued, Affordable & Life-Changing Scents

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve never had SO many questions from listeners – it seems you’re all either desperately seeking scents that have been discontinued, looking fo...

Our Event + More of Your Perfume Prescriptions!

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well… we thought last year’s live event couldn’t be topped, but this year’s was even more epic! So, this week’s show is for those who were t...

Celine scented newness + perfume prescriptions

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oooooh… we can finally talk about it, as the @celine ‘CELESTE’ range - including body oil, bath milk and splash cologne - is now launching! Oh w...

Correspondence Special

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have mountains of messages from listeners giving fascinating fragrant feedback (including from a teacher who’s noticed something really interesti...

Spooky Scented Story Special

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Halloween ‘Scented Story’ Special episode is here!Each day, for a week, Suzy and Nicola took it in turns to write a new section of a spooky ta...

Deeply Delicious New Vanillas

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are SO many new vanilla fragrances out there that we decided we needed to devote an entire episode to exploring just some of them. Banish sickly...

On the Scent & Homesense Scented Candles

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[Sponsored Episode] We were so delighted to partner with @homesense_uk for this episode, which has us exploring the aisles of Homesense and discoverin...

Marvellous Muses & Scented Obsessions

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Nicola & Suzy are both obsessed with new (and new to them) fragrances that have already earned compliments galore - some of which are tr...

Celebrations, Joyous New Scents and Prescriptions

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this one, we catch up with Nicola’s birthday celebrations (and the unexpected smells one encounters in a yurt), plus the JOYOUS just-launched fra...

On the Scent with Chris Yu

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Yu @chrisyusmells is a fellow fragrance fanatic and pillar of the perfume world, having worked alongside such notable names as Francis Kurkdjian...

A Fragrant Trip to Florence + New Scents & Perfume Prescriptions

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We suggest you settle down with a cuppa for this episode because it’s a MEGA-SPRITZATHON of scents, encompassing Suzy’s trip to Florence for the f...

Perfumer Creates us TWO Original Scents + NEW Frederic Malle, Parfums de Marly & more!

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are VERY excitedly sniffing the one-off bespoke fragrances that @bedeauxx perfumer Amanda Beadle so thoughtfully created for @outspokenbe...

New Scent Excitement, Dupes & Perfume Prescriptions

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With @outspokenbeautynicola now back from her holidays, she and @fragrantmaven are reunified in this first episode of a brand new season. THREE! Can y...

Avon take us Far Away Beyond the Moon…

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We were so excited to partner with @avon_uk to create this immersive episode, in which we get to try the BRAND NEW Avon fragrance - Far Away Beyond th...

Your Questions Answered and What We're Loving

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're doing a mini episode covering some of the things that we've been loving and answering some more of your fabulous fragrant questions.He...

Fun Fragrant Activities for The Whole Family

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Nicola and Suzy are exploring all the wonderful ways that you can have fun with fragrance.This episode was inspired by an activity tha...

Fragrances for Recovery & Desperately Seeking Nostalgic Scents

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the fragrances you reach for when recovering from illness, an anxiety attack, or even during a stay in hospital? In this episode we’re disc...

Feeling French + Seeking Glamorous Yet Cosy (& Mossy) Scents

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're chatting about Nicola's jaunt to Paris and the fragrant excitement that the city offers. We also have a beautifully moving messa...

We Bring Our Event To You, Fragrant Showcases and Unconventional Wedding Scents

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s in store this week?Well… Nicola’s been wearing @matierepremiereparfums Parisian Musc (which she feels gave her the edge to come joint fir...

Meeting Jon Bon Jovi, Masterclasses & Matiere Premiere’s New Launch!

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT a week it’s been! It’s felt more like a month, given the sheer number of fragrant events. From Suzy meeting Jon Bon Jovi and Dominique Ropion...

Fragrant Launch News & Listener Qs!

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With so many new fragrances launching lately, we talk about the events we’ve been to this past week, the same scent we both accidentally chose &...

Classic fragrances, revisited…

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are once again delving into the fragrant archives for a look at some classic scents you should definitely have another sniff of (or perhaps even ex...

Scent obsessions, mushrooms & more!

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, a fragrance hits you in a certain spot and you cannot stop thinking about it, don’t you find?! So… what perfume has Suzy been obsessing...

Seaside Scents + Prescriptions for Saffron, Plumberry & Uplifting Perfumes

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're celebrating the scents that take us to the seaside in all it's salty, sandy glory. We're also talking about what we've been wear...

Minipod - Nicola's New Discoveries

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Poor Suzy still has Covid so in this mini episode Nicola's talking you through some of the amazing discoveries that she made on a recent fragrant adve...

Discovery Sets (Part 3) + Sardinian Scent Memories & Pencil Shavings

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode this week we are digging into more of our favourite discovery sets and also finding fragrances for a scent memory of a Sardinian holida...

Gorse Bushes, Scent Sporrans & White Musk (+ fragrant events a go-go!)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been flitting to-and-fro’ fragrant happenings these past few days, and have all manner of exciting things to report back on, including the w...

Discovery Sets We Love (Part 2), Jasmine Awards & Perfume Prescriptions

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love fragrance discovery sets so much we’re continuing our look at some of our favourites this week (with something for every budget). Plus, we’...

The Wonderful World of Discovery Sets

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best discovery sets you can buy for finding new fragrances? We’re wallowing in scent samples and discussing some of our favourites (Par...

Mini Me's, Exciting New Scents and How To Make Your Fragrance Linger

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a rather surprising intro this week (from our mini me’s!) we begin by talking about engaging children with their sense of smell (and how import...

Delicious New Launches, Cut Grass & Dog’s Heads!

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got some addictively delicious new launches to serve you this week, with a catch-up on what we’ve been wearing, and a dive into the postbag ...

Fabulous Ffern

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Nicola & Suzy took a trip to visit the beautiful @ffern.co London boutique. Having mentioned this lovely Somerset-based natural perfume...

Best of Esxence, a Catchup & Your Moving Messages

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy tells us all about her incredible experience at the Esxence, the huge fragrance fair in Milan. Nicola and Suzy also have a genera...

Suzy in Milan

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzy recorded this episode in scented snippets while visiting the @esxenceofficial trade fair in Milan. A showcase and meeting point for press, niche ...

Joy Isaacs - ARgENTUM and Her Life In Fragrance

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we were overJOYed (sorry) to be joined by Joy Issacs - the effervescent and visionary founder of @argentum. Starting by following her ...

Amanda Carr - Fragrant Festivals, Fashion and Fragrance and National Fragrance Week

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During National Fragrance Week, what better time to have our perfume pal Amanda Carr on the show. Amanda is a Jasmine-award-winning writer & trend...

New Obsessions, Babies Heads & Buffing Everything

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ve been finding out more about YOU, our listeners, and discovered you’re literally spanning the world; we’re reading out some of yo...

Penhaligon’s – Scents of Spring

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AD | We’re delighted to be partnering with Penhaligon’s again for this spring-centric episode, in which we’re welcoming all the hopefulness and ...

Fragrances to Flaunt Your Fabulousness

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dedicated to one particular listener’s Swedish Aunt, Tina, who sounded like one of the most fabulous women ever, we’re discussing scents that make...

New Launches, Making Memories & Long Lost Perfumes

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are some really great new launches emerging already this year, and this week we’re discussing some that waft between the ultra sophisticated t...

Minipod - Cheaper and Cheerful Pick-Me-Up Perfumes

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this short and sweet episode, Nicola and Suzy talk about some of the affordable fragrances that they turn to when they need an instant pick-me-up.S...

Latest Launches & Perfume Prescriptions

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy and Nicola chat about an amazing perfume launch, a low moment for Nicola involving onion rings, some of the wonderful fragrances ...

On the Scent with Amanda Beadle from Bedeaux

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we’re thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Amanda Beadle, perfumer and founder of British niche fragrance house @bedeauxx...

Puppies, Fragrant Breakfasts and Your Prescriptions

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re reminiscing about the most fabulous fragrance launch press breakfast we attended recently (where we both fell in love with the...

Scented Sleepovers, Piercings & Surprising Perfumes!

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy tells us about a fabulous scented sleepover that she attended last week, Nicola tells us why she's had a few piercings (Suzy is c...

Scent Resolutions and Storage Solutions

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of On The Scent Suzy and Nicola talk about what they're wearing and loving at the moment and they also answer your questions which cov...

Reliving The On The Scent Live Event

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2023 we’re talking about our live event, when listeners travelled from all over the country to London, on a...

On the Scent with Emmanuelle Moeglin & Experimental Perfume Club

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emmanuelle Moeglin revolutionised our experience of scent by throwing open the doors of her London perfumery lab and welcoming people inside. From the...

Festive Fragrance Gifting Special!

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bumper episode we’re bringing you our curation of the very best affordable fragrance gifts out there - they smell incredible, are created by...

On the Scent with Clive Christian - An exclusive interview with Victoria Christian & our favourite fragrances

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored Episode in partnership with @clivechristianperfumeWith an emphasis on high-quality ingredients and time-honoured techniques, @clivechristian...

Season 2 Ep 12 - A Fragrant Chat With The Founders of D.S. & Durga

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

@dsanddurga is a New York-based indie house that began in 2007, their immersive fragrances incorporating inspirations from music, nature, myth, cultur...

Season 2 Episode 11 - Fragrances We're Loving and Fragrant Prescriptions

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're chatting about a fragrance that we're both loving, Nicola talks about a new Neom scent that she can't get enough of and Suzy tal...

Season 2 Episode 10- Fragrant Feedback & Hilarious Scent Stories

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re sharing some incredible (and often hilarious!) scent stories and fragrant feedback from you this week, including tales of the woman who took a...

Season 2 Episode 9 - A Fragrant Getaway, Mysterious Magician & Perfume Prescriptions

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy makes everyone sick with jealousy about her luxurious overnight stay in a beautiful Cotswolds hotel (filled with fragrant product...

Season 2 Episode 8 - Exploring Selfridges, Musical Scents and Fabulous Newness

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Nicola chats about her recent fragrant adventure in Selfridges, plus Suzy and Nicola delve into some of the magnificent scents that th...

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Sephora, Squirrels & Scents We’re Excited About

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been on a whistle-stop tour of exciting press days: exploring the scent spaces of Commodity and visiting the actual church of Sephora (and dis...

Season 2 Episode 6 - A Fragrant Conversation With Veronique Gabai

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Equal parts “hedonism and humanism”, Veronique Gabai is a remarkably passionate businesswoman who grew up suffused with sunshine and orange blosso...

Season 2 Episode 5 - Spooky Scents and Exciting News!

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Halloween approaching, we’re exploring the more mysterious fragrances thatcould excite your senses this month. Think: haunted forests, smoky tr...

Season 2 Episode 4 - About Last Night and Further Fragrant Queries

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we’re putting our heads together to answer your furtherfragrant queries – you keep the questions coming and we LOVE findi...

Season 2 Episode 3 - Fabulous Home Fragrances, Your Questions Answered & Can You ‘Smell' Colours?

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year we want to snuggle up and have our homes (and ourselves)smell cosy, welcoming, calm and stunning. We’re seriously digging o...

Season 2 Episode 2 - Autumn Scents and Your Questions Part 2

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had SO many messages and questions from you during our season break thatwe couldn’t hope to answer them all in one go. This time, along with our ...

Season 2 Episode 1 - Gremlins, Holidays & Heart-warming Stories

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a longer than expected season break, due to technical gremlins, we’re BACK for Season Two, baby! Expect an amount of grumbling that’s (hopef...

Episode 63 - Listener Scent Memories & Perfume Prescriptions Part 2

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re delving into more of the incredible scent memories you’ve shared with us, answering your fragrant questions with our Perfume Prescriptions, ...

Episode 62 - Listeners’ Scent Memories & Our Perfume Prescriptions

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had an emotional outpouring of olfactory stories and questions about fragrance from you, our lovely listeners, so in this episode we’ll be s...

Episode 61 - Jo Fairley's Life In Scent

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where can we begin to list the accomplishments and describe the extraordinary life of our guest this week? Jo Fairley is one of the UK's leading femal...

Episode 60 - Newness

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded on the hottest day of the year (and despite technical hitches) in this episode we get excited over some of the newness we’ve seen (and snif...

Episode 59 - Losing your sense of smell & how to improve it

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if you lose your sense of smell - through Covid or any other reason? Why does it happen, what can you do to improve it, and where can you...

Episode 58 -Scented Story Time Part 2: Olfactory Agony Aunts

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We regularly get sent the most incredible & emotionally revealing messages from you, our lovely listeners, and sharing them in our first ‘scented st...

Episode 57 - Hair Perfumes & Fragrant Haircare

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're exploring the world of hair fragrances. Suzy starts by delving into the history of perfuming one's hair and chats about the fash...

Episode 56 - Scented Story Time & Perfume Prescriptions

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Settle in, because in this episode we’re sharing just some of the incredibly personal and utterly wonderful stories from you, our listeners, on how ...

Episode 55 - Royal Scents, Scandalous Portraits, & Sports Car Club With Penhaligons

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is in partnership with @PenhaligonsIn this quintessentially British adventure we explore Penhaligon's royal connections, scandalous Portr...

Episode 54 - Matière Premiere Rose Harvest: From Field to Flaçon

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this extra special episode we’re joining Suzy (and @aliceduparcq!) on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the rose harvest in Grasse. Matière Premiere ...

Episode 53 - Looking Ahead To Father's Day and Beyond With Haydn Williams

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re looking ahead to men’s fragrance gift ideas for Father’s Day - and beyond. If you’re buying for a dad, a father figure, your p...

Episode 52 - The Best Citrus Scents For Summer

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy and Nicola explore the refreshing and uplifting world of citrus scents. These are scents that bring instant joy and energy and fe...

Episode 51 - Jasmine Awards Catch Up and Best Celebrity Fragrances

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’re having a good old catch up, chatting about the glitz & glam of the recent Jasmine Awards (and what people were wearing on the ...

Episode 50 - Sandalwood Fragrant Focus

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy and Nicola delve into the wondrous world of Sandalwood. After a brief chat about its captivating history and how incredibly preci...

Episode 49 - Most Worn Fragrances Of The Month and Listener Prescriptions

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about some of the fragrances that we have been wearing and loving this month, from an oil that is perfect for evenings to a ro...

Episode 48 - From Burlesque Requests to Priest-Snogging Perfumes: Listener Prescriptions

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for us to delve into the many messages and DMs you send us, asking for help to solve your perfume problems with our scented suggestions, a...

Episode 47 - Trish McEvoy - The Emotion Of Scent

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are absolutely thrilled to have legendary makeup artist, founder and fellow fragrance fanatic @trishmcevoy as our guest for this brand new episode ...

Episode 46 - Cheaper & Cheerful Fragrances for a ‘Spring Fling’

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Suzy and Nicola explore affordable and simply beautiful fragrances that are perfect for Spring. Whether you feel like a fragrant chang...

Episode 45 - Fragrant Focus -Tuberose

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A night-blooming flower that’s been called the diva of the fragrance world, and which Victorian ladies were forbidden to wear in case it caused ‘a...

Episode 44 - Our Favourite Fragranced Products

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from our evocative scent memories episode, today we’re indulging in some of our favourite fragranced products that aren’t perfumes, b...

Episode 43 - Scent Memories and Favourite Smells

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Smell and memory are so entwined - we bet most of you have had an experience of smelling something and suddenly being propelled back in the past. Smel...

Episode 42 - National Fragrance Day Special - Portrait Of A Lady: A Love Letter

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of National Fragrance Day we're publishing a documentary about Frederic Malle's Portrait of A Lady that Nicola made for her other podca...

Episode 41 - Fragrant Focus: Rose (Part 2)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had so many rose fragrances to talk about that there was no way that we could fit them all into one episode so welcome to rose part two. Suzy has a...

Episode 40 - Fragrant Focus: Rose (Part 1)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often called ‘The Queen of flowers’, the rose can be either a symbol of purity with an innocent scent, or of wild passion, with a dash of accident...

Episode 39 - Prescriptions Aplenty

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we have great fun answering your brilliant prescriptions and there are lots of fabulous fragrance recommendations that we're sure many...