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International Maisons of Fine Fragrance 2026 - The Podcast

Peter Gentzel - Founder & Creative Director, Tales of Illumination

Season 1, Ep. 15

I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators. 


In episode 15 I spoke to Peter Gentzel, the Founder & Creative Director of ‘Tales of Illumination’ - a contemporary luxury scent brand exploring scent as culture, object, and experience.


You can find more information at the following websites:


https://internationalmaisons.com/


https://www.tales-of-illumination.com/


https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/

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