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It's Just Perfume

Luckyscent
Perfume
Perfume Industry
Scent Bar
Gourmand Fragrances
Music
Niche Perfume
Fragrance Industry
Fragrance Community
Social Media Trends
Andrea Maack
Niche Fragrances
Back To School
Fragrances
Instagram Live
Tiktok
Los Angeles
Art and Olfaction Awards
Iceland
Fragrance
Luca Turin

Welcome to It's Just Perfume: the Luckyscent podcast! Whether you're a lifelong obsessive or just getting into perfume, you've come to the right place. Luckyscent has been the premiere niche fragrance destination since 2002, and we're excited to share some of our passion and expertise with you. We'll be chatting about personal favorites and upcoming releases, while getting into the nitty-gritty of... more

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In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana spend time with Saskia Wilson Brown, the founder of the Institute for Art and Olfaction, a non-profit organization devoted to advancing education and public access to the olfactory arts. They discu... more

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In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve sits down with journalist Ariel Baker from Marie Claire at Scent Bar Brooklyn. They talk about her career journey from health care into editorial and her personal journey from Jamaica to Massachusetts to Ne... more

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In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steven Gontarski and Susannah Melvoin talk with perfumer Angelos Balamis of Angelos Creations Olfactives. Having collected vintage perfumes throughout her life, Susannah immediately recognized the unmistakable, s... more

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In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana hang out with Emma Vernon, host of the Perfume Room Podcast. Emma was in town hosting a live game show where people tried to find a partner through scent. This opened up two questions: What fragran... more

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Recent Guests

Ariel Baker
Journalist writing about perfume for Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Episode: 27. The Perfume Writer: A Conversation With Ariel Baker | It's Just Perfume
Angelos Balamis
Perfumer and founder of Angelos Creations Olfactives
Angelos Creations Olfactives
Episode: 26. The Greek Classics: A Conversation with Angelos Balamis
Emma Vernon
Host of Perfume Room podcast; fragrance educator
Perfume Room / Luckyscent collaborator
Episode: 25. Scents of Desire: A Conversation with Emma Vernon
Sebastian Jara
The Perfume Guy
YouTube and Instagram fragrance influencer
Episode: 24. The Perfume Guy: A Conversation With Sebastian Jara
Dana Buchanan
Guest, indie perfume brand advocate at Luckyscent booth
Luckyscent
Episode: 23. Live from ScentFest San Francisco
Merle Ginsberg
Fashion writer for The Hollywood Reporter, New York Times bestselling author
The Hollywood Reporter; New York Times; Vogue; Rolling Stone
Episode: 22. Report from the Runway: A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg
Steph Jones
Award-winning songwriter
Various artists incl. Sabrina Carpenter, Selena Gomez, Blackpink
Episode: 21. The Award-Winning Songwriter: A Conversation with Steph Jones
Olivier Cresp
Master perfumer, founder of Akro
Akro (brand)
Episode: 19. The Master Perfumer: Talking With Oliver Cresp
Ronald Prokeš
Scent Bar/LuckyScent contributor, actor and musician
Scent Bar / LuckyScent
Episode: 18. Hall of Fame Pt. 5: Ronny's All-Time Favorite Fragrances

Hosts

Steven Gontarski
Host of It's Just Perfume; long-running voice in Luckyscent podcasting, with deep ties to fragrance culture and brand storytelling.
Dana Buchanan
Co-host on It's Just Perfume; guest and indie brand advocate with strong storytelling and retail perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Can't love it more!!!

    Dana and Steve are SUPER fun to listen to. The guests they have on are STELLAR and I want ALL of the amazing scents they talk about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    underconsume
    United States10 months ago
  • Finally!

    Been following luckyscent for quite some time and I’m excited to listen to these podcast episodes. Very knowledgeable hosts and great recommendations always.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen_Noir
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great pod for perfume addicts!

    So glad to have stumbled upon this pod. I have ordered from Luckyscent and their selection is always stellar. As someone who loves perfume …it’s so entertaining to hear people who share the passion speak about their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Princess ga
    United Statesa year ago
  • Oh, that’s stunning

    I am in love with this podcast. The hosts’ voices are so soothing, and the way they talk about scents and scent memory is gorgeous. Equal parts fawning over scents and digging into the science and industry behind them. Amazing for me, terrible for my ever growing wishlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeHowe15
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best on podcasts

    Gosh this is such a treat- I keep nodding and smiling as I listen ! I too want more fragrances with carnations!!! Your store is so great too- 10/10 !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yu108484
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and episodes are described as stellar, informative, and entertaining, driving loyalty and word-of-mouth growth.
Listeners praise the hosts' knowledge and engaging dynamics, noting conversations feel like expert chats with genuine passion.
The podcast is seen as a must-listen for frag aficionados, with high production quality and memorable scent recommendations.
The show is appreciated for accessible deep-dives into scents, brands, and industry stories, with a strong community vibe.

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26. The Greek Classics: A Conversation with Angelos Balamis
Q: What was the moment when you realized perfume was where you needed to be?
After struggling to find adequately paid engineering work during Greece's economic crisis, Balamis attended perfumery workshops in Paris, received encouragement from a perfumer, and decided to pursue the craft through classes and self-directed study.
26. The Greek Classics: A Conversation with Angelos Balamis
Q: Is vintage perfumery your inspiration?
Balamis says vintage perfumery is the foundation of his philosophy: he wants to make fragrances he would have loved to buy in the past, using vintage techniques alongside modern and vintage materials.
27. The Perfume Writer: A Conversation With Ariel Baker | It's Just Perfume
Q: What are you excited about with perfume?
Baker hopes fragrance and body care will overlap more, with scented lotions, oils, hair products and shampoos, including elegant options at drugstore prices.
27. The Perfume Writer: A Conversation With Ariel Baker | It's Just Perfume
Q: If you were to give someone advice, someone who's just entering the world of perfume and getting fascinated by it, what do you recommend to them? How do you really fling yourself into this world?
Baker suggests looking at perfumes already in the person's collection, identifying notes they share, and exploring other fragrances with those notes. She encourages experimentation without setting too many parameters.
25. Scents of Desire: A Conversation with Emma Vernon
Q: Tell us about Smells Like Love.
Emma explains the concept as a show about whether scent can reveal a partner or love interest, discussing how scent can influence attraction and how the project explores the idea that certain smells can signal compatibility or desirability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Just Perfume

What is It's Just Perfume about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights fragrance culture through long-form conversations with insiders—perfumers, brand founders, influencers, and fashion editors—covering scent creation, brand storytelling, and the sensory psychology of smell. Episodes mix technical nerd-out moments with personal anecdotes, memory-triggering notes, and practical tips for sniffing, layering, and discovering new scents. A notable strength is the deep industry access and relaxed, conversational dynamic between hosts, which makes niche topics approachable for serious perfume enthusiasts while remaining accessible to curious newcomers. The format often pairs expert insights with real-world anecdotes (events, launches, and store culture), delivering a rich blend of craft, culture... more

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Recent guests on It's Just Perfume include:

1. Ariel Baker
2. Angelos Balamis
3. Emma Vernon
4. Sebastian Jara
5. Dana Buchanan
6. Merle Ginsberg
7. Steph Jones
8. Olivier Cresp

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