Season 8, Episode 20 - Mind-Blowing Food and Irresistible Fragrances

This week, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with scented storytelling, catching up on fragrance news and sniffing our way through everything from fizzy cola and whisky warmth to sultry florals and swelling seas. There’s news of a fragrant shopping destination returning to London, too, plus plenty to tempt you into adding another scent to your wish list.

Our two-times award-winning Halloween Scented Stories bring together spooky storytelling and fragrance, pairing a tale with scents to conjure its atmosphere. Watch @onthescentpodcast on our Instagram stories or catch up in Highlights (the circle beneath our bio).

On The Scent Magazine available to purchase in print or read online / weekly news blogs (and you can listen to On The Scent podcast and get links to all the fragrances mentioned at onthescentmedia.com)

We know a lot of our listeners will be excited to visit @thepopupperfumery again this year!

Details:

10 - 14 November

A collaborative project between independent fragrance brands and retailers. A space for scent lovers to shop and meet perfumers and founders.

Opening hours:

Tue- Fri: 12pm - 6.30pm

Sat: 12pm - 7pm

Location:

41 Store Street

London WCIE 7DB

Fragrances Nicola mentioned:

Valentino Vendetta Donna

‘The olfactive pact between the solar carnality of tuberose, the addictive brightness of a red orange nectar accord and the unctuosity of enveloping woods creates a bold and sensual presence, designed for a confident and magnetic woman. Narcotic tuberose from Colombia opens with warm, solar carnality, whilst an exclusive red orange nectar accord brings addictive, liqueur-like sweetness. Sandalwood anchors the base with creamy, magnetic sensuality.’

Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Cola Fizz

‘A fragrance designed for those who crave the effervescent pop of an ice-cold cola and its sliced lemon during a hot summer day. A sensorial whisper that says: treat yourself.

Double the delight: layer with Bonbon Berry Jelly or Bonbon Caramel Crunch to reinvent your gourmand signature. Crave it. Collect it. Spray it.’

Maison de L’Assie Rivière Siam

‘Life and the quiet beauty all around us. Riviére Siam opens contemplative yet bright with delicate citrus and balmy florals, capturing the golden warmth of the sunset viewed from the riverbanks.

Top Notes: orange blossom, bergamot, lavender

Heart Notes: suede, osmanthus, sandalwood

Base Notes: musk, amberwood, vanilla.’

Chefs mentioned:

Jozef Youssef of Kitchen Theory:

https://www.instagram.com/jozef_youssef?exln=MXJwYjAxN3VrOW82YQ==

Pratap Chahal of That Hungry Chef:

https://www.instagram.com/thathungrychef?cplk=c2VqYXZzb29oYjho

Fragrances Suzy mentioned:

Jo Malone London Vanilla Scotch:

‘Scotch accord: A warm accord evocative of aged oak barrels and golden amber.

Heart Note: vanilla

It adds an enveloping and sensual warmth.

Base Note: amber

A note that wraps the fragrance with woody warmth, imbuing the fragrance with sensuality.’

Chloe Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit

‘Elevate your fragrance collection with Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit Eau de Parfum, which captures the sensual allure of Parisian nights through a rich floral composition. This scent reveals the queen of the night flower, blending honeyed and spiced notes with dark vanilla and resinous benz