Making Scents Make Sense

Born in Grasse to a family who has been in the fragrance trade since the 17th century, Olivier Cresp was destined to be a perfumer. Throughout his illustrious career he has created some of the most famous fragrances on the market: the likes of D&G Light Blue, Kenzo Amour, YSL's Black Opium and most famously, he is the man behind Thierry Mugler's Angel. In this episode we talk about Olivier's first perfumery creation at 8 years old, the creation of Angel and how its secret may be simplicity. We also talk about AKRO, the addictive niche brand he founded with his daughter. It's a must listen.

You can find out more about AKRO on their website: https://akrofragrances.com/

Follow AKRO on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akrofragrances/

Follow Olivier on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviercresp/

Scents Sniffed: AKRO Dark, AKRO Bake, and AKRO Heat.

Olivier's emotional connection scents are Shalimar by Guerlain and Crush by AKRO.
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This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/

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And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense

You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/
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Have you ever wondered who is behind all of the fragrances at one of the UK's biggest fragrance brands? Well in the case of Jo Malone London, the answer is Celine Roux. Starting out in product development for makeup at brands like Dior and Estée Lauder, Celine has found a home at the eccentrically British brand Jo Malone London, heading up their fragrance development. In this episode we talk about her career, where her ideas come from, and how she partners with some of the best perfumers in the world to create rich, evocative scents that tell quintessentially British stories.

You can find out more about Jo Malone London on the brand's website: https://www.jomalone.co.uk/

Follow Jo Malone London on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomalonelondon/

Scent's Sniffed: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt; Jo Malone London Sea Salt & Bergamot

Celine's emotional connection scent is orange flower.
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This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/

You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/

I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense

And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense

You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/
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L'Objet is an interior design brand that creates unique, beautiful objects. Created by interior designer Elad Yifrach, L'Objet isn't just a homeware brand, it's a fragrance brand too. Elad has worked with perfumers Yann Vasnier (Givaudan), Jean-Claude Ellena (independent) and Cecile Zarokian (independent) to create a distinct, rich, bold, sexy, and fun collection of fragrances quite unlike any other. In this episode we talk about Elad's approach to scenting spaces, fragrance development, and more.

You can find out more about L'Objet on the brand's website: https://uk.l-objet.com/

Follow L'Objet on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjet/

Follow L'Objet Parfums on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobjetparfums/

Scents Sniffed: L'Objet Blindfold; L'Objet Delphes.

Elad's emotional connection scent is Côté Maquis by L'Objet.
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This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/

You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/

I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense

And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense

You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/
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Few fragrance brands are as innovative and have a cult-like following as Ex Nihilo. They aim to create fragrances entirely from scratch (in line with their brand name) and have paired with some of the industry's greatest perfumers to execute this vision. In this episode I speak with brand co-founder, Benoît Verdier all about the ethos of Ex Nihilo, the brand's creative process, and their exciting new launch, Demon Dancer.

You can find out more about Ex Nihilo on the brand's website: https://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com/

Follow Ex Nihilo on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exnihiloparis/

Follow Benoît on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitverdier_off/

Scents Sniffed: Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique; Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait; and Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer.

Benoît's emotional connection scent is the smells of the South of France.
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This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/

You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/

I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense

And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense

You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/
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Ashley Santiago is the youngest perfumer at the fragrance house Givaudan. She's also the co-founder of the rebellious perfume brand French Cowboy. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about how summers in Mexico helped shaped her relationship with scent, her love of both Paris Hilton and Serge Lutens, her journey into perfume and training at ISIPCA / Givaudan's Perfumery School, and how she collaborates with key people in culture to make fun, artistic fragrances at an affordable price point.

You can find out more about French Cowboy on the brand's website: https://frenchcowboy.com/

Follow French Cowboy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchcowboyparis/

Follow Ashley on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyinparis/

Ashley's emotional connection scent is Encre Noir by Lalique.

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This episode of Making Scents Make Sense is sponsored by Kaorium. I’m all about making fragrance and fragrance discovery more accessible, and Kaorium’s innovative AI solution The Scent Sommelier offers an entirely new way to explore fragrance by translating scent into language. You can find out more at: https://www.kaorium.com/

You can follow me on instagram @makingscentsmakesense: https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense/

I'm also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingscentsmakesense

And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingscentsmakesense

You can also check out my website at https://www.thomasdunckley.com/
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