This one is so late, y’all, but that’s life sometimes. Anyway, this week, I’m reviewing Mancera’s Roses Vanille and talking about the real reason perfume prices are skyrocketing (hint: it’s not inflation!). Mentioned in Episode Roses Vanille (Mancera): https://manceraparfums.com/us/en/sensual-white/15-roses-vanille.html The surprising reason perfume prices are skyrocketing (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/05/business/perfume-prices-surge/index.html#:~:text=The%20fragrance%2C%20which%20costs%20upward,million%20views%20on%20the%20platform. Jay-Z Wins $4.5 Million in Perfume Company Lawsuit (T ..read more

Welcome back, friends! This week, I possibly implicate myself in future murders; review Path to Perfumery's Banana Split roll-on, and talk about how a mom of 2 launched her successful fragrance line.  Mentioned in the Show Path to Perfumery Banana Split (code BOUJEE15 for 15% off your order): https://www.pathtoperfumery.com/product-page/banana-split Please note: I am not making any money off this code; this is not my code.  The French fry lover in your life may go head over peels for this perfume (NPR): https://www.npr.org/2022/02/13/1080493253/valentines-day-idaho-potato-french-f ..read more

This week, I am coming from the floor of my daughter's unused nursery to discuss the infamous Oud Satin Mood knock-off, L'Extase Rose Absolue from the house of Nina Ricci; talking details about a perfume sale going on right now (just in time for Valentine's Day); and discussing an influencer who allegedly plagiarized a more famous brand (surprise, surprise). Mentioned in the Show L'Extase Rose Absolue (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/nina-ricci/lextase-rose-absolue-nina-ricci/eau-de-parfum?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9mPBhCJARIsAHchl1xIkM24bric3g3ePLHYVbNQteFB93X4cHAWm_iEp9HCeMMq2vbI5K ..read more

This week, I have some TEA on one of France's oldest perfume families (hint: it's in the episode name), discuss signature scent recommendations from influencers, writers, and perfume podcast hosts (ahem, not me), and review Al Rehab's Choco Musk. Mentioned in the Show Choco Musk (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKSPPVA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 8 Fragheads Tell Us What Perfume Should Be Our 2022 Signature Scent (Who What Wear): https://www.whowhatwear.com/best-perfumes-2022/slide7 The Family Drama Gripping France's Oldest Perfume House (Daily Mail): http ..read more

I'm baaaaccckkk! This is my first episode back from hiatus, and oof is it a little rough. Trying to figure out how to record around taking care of a baby is an interesting exercise. Anyway, this week's scent is the beautiful Manifesto by YSL, and I also discuss another Ulta robbery (this time in Florida!), Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards' love for a Tom Ford perfume, and a new wallpaper launch by Diptyque.  Mentioned in Show Manifesto (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/yves-saint-laurent/manifesto-yves-saint-laurent/eau-de-parfum?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY%2dPBhCNARIsABcz773ozbcnYy ..read more

Happy Halloween, boos and ghouls! In this year's Halloween episode, I go on a rant about Peacock's chintzy Friday the 13th movie offerings; review the surprisingly beautiful Iris Poudre from Frederic Malle, and speculate which fragrances the characters of the Rocky Horror Picture Show would wear as their signature scents. Mentioned in the Show Iris Poudre (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/50168/parfums/iris-poudre/by-pierre-bourdon Contact @pinotandperfume (Instagram)         pinotperfume.wordpress.com     ..read more

Happy (almost) Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, I review Viktor & Rolf's saccharine-sweet Flowerbomb Nectar; discuss the role fragrance has played when it comes to witch lore; and go over 11 perfumes that are on sale on Amazon RIGHT NOW.  Mentioned in the Show Flowerbomb Nectar (Viktor & Rolf): https://us.viktor-rolf.com/flowerbomb/flowerbomb-nectar-VKR_016.html?dwvar_VKR__016_size=3.0_fl_oz_90ml&dwvar_VKR__016_dress=bottle_default&cgid=flowerbomb&GeoRedirectOff&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiNSLBhCPARIsAKNS4_fAqbg3kLYO6mqQY2vvgubv9TAyN2HgDTlV5N1LZL6QNdsRZ8BsxGQaAgAGEALw_w ..read more

Rejoice, everyone, because this week you won't just be hearing lil' ol' me ramble on about fragrance! I have a guest - Ryan Hall, one of the co-founders of the U.K.-based fragrance subscription service HOOHAA. We had a really great conversation all about what HOOHAA is, how it works, and what separates it from other fragrance subscription services currently on the market. I also review En Passant from Frederic Malle for this week's Scent of the Week.  Mentioned in the Show En Passant (Frederic Malle): https://www.fredericmalle.com/product/19566/49919/parfums/en-passant/by-olivia-giacobett ..read more

Not really, there's just a LOT of information about his latest career move, the Net-a-Porter/Neiman Marcus/Nordstrom price match drama, and Aqua Universalis EDT (which is this week's Scent of the Week). I also talk about China's rapid growth in the fragrance sector, quickly making it a big global player in the fragrance market.  Mentioned in the Episode Aqua Universalis (MFK website): https://www.franciskurkdjian.com/int-en/p/aqua-universalis-eau-de-toilette-10303021.html Aqua Universalis (FragranceNet): https://www.fragrancenet.com/fragrances/maison-francis/maison-francis-kurkdjian-aqua ..read more

This week, we have ourselves a FRAGRANCE SHOWDOWN!!! ::insert airhorn sound effect here:: I am comparing Tom Ford's Noir De Noir with Armaf's Club De Nuit Intense Woman; discussing Grasse's rather stinky history, and talking about which niche perfume brands have cracked China's buying power.  Mentioned in the Show Noir De Noir (Sephora): https://www.sephora.com/product/noir-de-noir-P393163?skuId=1449222 Club De Nuit Intense Woman (FragranceX): https://www.fragrancex.com/products/_cid_perfume-am-lid_c-am-pid_74036w__products.html?sid=cdnintm36&src=googleShopping&currency=usd&co ..read more