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20. 20. Best of 2025: Luckyscent’s Most Notable Fragrances of the Year
01:06:36||Season 1, Ep. 20On this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana bask in the holiday glow and talk about their favorite warm, spicy, cozy scents to wear at festive parties or for quiet times at home. They discuss the biggest note trends of the year and smell through their favorite scents of 2025.It's been a great year for perfume releases - what were some of your favorites in 2025?Perfumes mentioned in this episode:Bowmakers by DS and DurgaAmbre Liquide by Astier de VillatteHammersmith Tea & Biscuits by 4160 TuesdaysUnknown Pleasures by KeroseneEmpire des Indes by Oriza LegrandMyrrh Shadow by Bon ParfumeurMolecule 01 + Cistus by Escentric MoleculesOuarzazate by Comme des GarconsTobacco Memories by Chambre52Encore Une Fois by Infiniment CotyJapanese Whiskey by D'AnnamMonoscent G by What We Do Is SecretCarine by Carine RoitfeldVenice Rococo by ArquisteGreen Vanille by Regime des FleursBlood Spider Orchid by Regime des FleursApricot Innocence by Simone AndreoliCedrat Ceruse by L'Artisan ParfumeurWitchery by SorceIn Dreams & Fairytales by SorceVampire Husband by SorceJoyeux by Sultan Pasha PerfumesNightchild by EpichronTaipei by One DayWhite Rice by d'AnnamDirty Rice by BorntostandoutRice Makgeolli by Villa ErbatiumDelicious Rice Milk by Federico CantelliThe LIttle Mermaid by The Mischief AcademyKyoto by Le Gout de PeauAfrican Rooibos by Chris CollinsSavant by Chris CollinsMilk & Matcha by ObviousLondon Fog by BrandtJasmine Freak by Room 1015Bianco Latte by Giardini di ToscanaR & B by Zernell GillieCafe des Delices by Maison MatahaHosted by Steven Gontarski and Dana BuchananProduced by Emi Brown and Claire Jelinek
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19. 19. The Master Perfumer: Talking With Oliver Cresp
01:06:28||Season 1, Ep. 19In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve sits down with legendary master perfumer Olivier Cresp. They talk about his distinctive style, which Cresp refers to as minimalist and figurative, valuing simplicity with key ingredients. They touch on Olivier's generational roots in the perfume industry and his upbringing in Grasse. He discusses the various steps of the creation of Thierry Mugler's Angel - an iconic perfume that forever changed the landscape of perfumery - and the various ideas that went into the formation of Akro, a brand Olivier started with his daughter Anais, celebrating life's guilty pleasures.Perfumes mentioned in this episode:Bake by AkroCrush by AkroAngel by Thierry MuglerJuniper Sling by Penhaligon'sLIght Blue by Dolce & GabbanaMy Devotion by Dolce & GabbanaRise by AkroSmoke by AkroHosted by Steven Gontarski18. 18. Hall of Fame Pt. 5: Ronny's All-Time Favorite Fragrances
01:03:34||Season 1, Ep. 18In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve talks with actor, musician and member of the Scent Bar family, Ronald Prokeš. They talk about the scents Ronny wore as a teen in the Czech Republic and his more recent fascination with chypres, fougeres and vintage perfumes. He describes how he sometimes uses scent to disassociate from social settings and how "an empty bottle is a happy bottle." Fragrances mentioned in this episode:Fierce by Abercrombie and FitchFahrenheit by DiorKenzo Jungle L'Elephant by KenzoMaai by Bogue ProfumoCocoa Kimiya by Atelier des OrsEau Noire by DiorVaruek by PRINGrand Chalet by Astier de VillatteMemoir Man by AmouageNuit de Bakelite by Naomi GoodsirIris Silver Mist by Serge LutensRauque by Roberto GrecoOeilleres by Roberto GrecoOpium by Yves Saint LaurentHosted by Steven GontarskiProduced by Emi Foster and Claire Jelinek17. 17. The Perfume Prince: A Conversation with Chris Collins
01:07:47||Season 1, Ep. 17In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits with Chris Collins and asks him about his background in fashion and his pivot into perfume, one of his lifelong passions. He remembers the fragrances his father wore and the scents that inspired him to start his own brand. From knocking on the door of Robertet in Grasse to channeling his admiration for Prince's music into a new perfume, Chris shares many stories that describe the rewards and challenges of founding and directing a perfume line.Fragrances mentioned in this episode:Old Spice by Shulton CompanyGrey Flannel by Geoffrey BeeneBlue Jeans by VersaceObsession for Men by Calvin KleinPolo by Ralph LaurenL'eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey MiyakeRenaissance by Chris CollinsMusc Ravageur by Frederic MalleStraight to Heaven by By KilianAfrican Rooibos by Chris CollinsBabycat by YSLLust Oud Delice by Chris CollinsSavant Manhattan Cherry by Chris CollinsHosted by Steven Gontarski16. 16. Hall of Fame Pt. 4: Susannah's All-Time Favorite Fragrances
01:04:34||Season 1, Ep. 16Susannah Melvoin is known to many as a stellar musician and songwriter, having contributed to legendary albums by Prince and Madonna among others. Her passion for music is only rivalled by her passion for perfume. In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve sits with Susannah as they talk about the interplay between music and scent in creating atmospheres. She shares her earliest memories of her parents' perfumes, her first scent and her current go-to bottles while dropping some iconic stories. Want to know what the set for Prince's 'When Doves Cry' video smelled like?Perfumes mentioned in this episode:- Tihota by Indult- Encore Une Fois by Infiniment Coty- Molinard de Molinard by Molinard- Salome by Papillon Artisan Perfumes- Chanel No 19 by Chanel- Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz- Delulu by Oddity- Carine by Carine Roitfeld- Numero Uno (I) by Adamo Parfum- Isvaraya by Indult- Kagiroi by Di Ser- Mortel Noir by Trudon15. 15. Keeping the Beat - A Conversation With Zernell Gillie
01:09:17||Season 1, Ep. 15Zernell Gillie has made his name as an international DJ and founder of a much-loved perfume brand inspired by musical genres. In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve talks with Zernell about his his journey from early days at high school sock-hops to his sets at Berghain, the legendary Berlin club. Music, fashion and scent have always coexisted in the club scene and have inspired Zernell for decades. Find out which fragrances have meant the most to him and how they have influenced his olfactive interpretations of his favorite music.Perfumes mentioned in this episode:- Polo by Ralph Lauren- Bowling Green by Geoffrey Beene- Halston Z14 by Halston- Egoiste by Chanel- Ivory Route by Xerjoff- Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani- Dior Homme Intense by Dior- Pi by Givenchy- Sweetie Aoud by Roja Parfums- Geschopf by PMP- R & B by Zernell Gillie- Jazz by Zernell Gillie- Hip-Hop by Zernell Gillie- Coco by Chanel- Stetson by Coty- Tango by Masque Milano- Sweet Botswana Mystery by Modern Mark- Hypnotising Fire by The HarmonistMore information on Zernell Gillie can be found on zernellgillie.com14. 14. Back to School: Steve and Dana's Fragrances for New Chapters
01:07:29||Season 1, Ep. 14In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana talk about their Back to School fragrances. Whether or not you're in school, this time of year is full of moments to reset and begin a new cycle - scent can certainly help mark this renewal. As the long days of summer start to grow shorter, sometimes the smell of spices, woods and amber can provide all the coziness you need in a new season.Fragrances discussed:The Jungle Book by Mischief AcademyLa Danza Delle Libellule Exceptional Edition by Nobile 1942Matcha Ice Cream by Theodoros KalotinisMatchbox Romance by BinauraleDead Air by OddityPsychedelique by JovoyEmpire des Indes by Oriza LegrandJazz by Zernell GillieJardins de Misfah Extrait by Une Nuit NomadeLove Is Coming by The Different CompanyNightchild by EpichronAll That Matters by AnamorBreathe by AkroEau Sacree by HeeleyCrush Balls by D.S. & DurgaFire at Will by JovoyOrgasmo by Hilde SolianiTales of Amber by Goldfield and BanksHosted by Steven Gontarski with Dana BuchananProduced by Steven Gontarski, Emi Foster and Claire Jelinek