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Making Scents Make Sense

Thomas Dunckley
Perfume
Fragrance Community
Fragrance Industry
Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Floris London
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Borntostandout
Marc-Antoine Barrois
Roos & Roos
Ex Nihilo
D'orsay Paris
Arielle Shoshana
Scent Exploration
Niche Fragrance Retail
Fragrance Accessibility
Luxury Fragrance Brands
Fragrance Launches
Fragrance Creation
Amouage
CPL Aromas

Making Scents Make Sense is a podcast all about demystifying the complex world of fragrance hosted by multi-award-winning Fragrance Expert Thomas Dunckley.

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Latest Episodes

Alice du Parcq is back! Everyone's favourite fragrance content creator returns, this time as a published author, to talk all about her brand new book 'The Philosophy of Perfume'. Alice tells me what the book is about, how she got the opportunity to w... more

D'Orsay Paris is a historic fragrance house. Originally founded in 1830 by Alfred D'Orsay, it was recently revived when jewellery designer Amelie Huynh bought the house in 2015. Amélie has transformed the house into a contemporary fragrance brand tha... more

Maya Njie is a singular talent within the fragrance industry. She is a self-taught perfumer who creates fragrances inspired by photographs from her family archive (as well as photographs she has taken herself), celebrating her dual Swedish and Gambia... more

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 Li... more

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Recent Guests

Amélie Huynh
Jewellery designer and custodian of the historic D'Orsay fragrance house
D'Orsay Paris
Episode: Born From a Heartbeat with D'Orsay Paris Co-Founder Amélie Huynh
Maya Njie
Perfumer and founder of Maya Njie Parfums
Maya Njie Parfums
Episode: The Olfactory Archivist with Perfumer and Brand Founder Maya Njie
Olivier Cresp
Master Perfumer, AKRO founder, creator of Angel and many gourmand fragrances
AKRO / AKRO Fragrances
Episode: Behind Every Fragrance is a True Story with Master Perfumer and AKRO Co-Founder Olivier Crisp
Celine Roux
Head of fragrance at Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London
Episode: It All Starts With Storytelling with Celine Roux Head of Fragrance at Jo Malone London
Elad Yifrach
Founder of L'Objet, designer and fragrance creator
L'Objet
Episode: Invisible Objects of Desire with L'Objet Brand Founder Elad Yifrach
Benoît Verdier
Co-founder of Ex Nihilo
Ex Nihilo
Episode: Raw Materials & Raw Talents with Ex Nihilo Co-Founder Benoît Verdier
Ashley Santiago
Perfumer at Givaudan and co-founder of French Cowboy
Givaudan; French Cowboy
Episode: Take all the Beauty and Break all the Rules with Givaudan Perfumer & French Cowboy Co-Founder Ashley Santiago
Ashna Roy
Fragrance Development Manager at MANE
MANE
Episode: The Role of the Evaluator with MANE Fragrance Development Managers Ashna Roy and Julie Fwok
Julie Fwok
Fragrance Development Manager at MANE
MANE
Episode: The Role of the Evaluator with MANE Fragrance Development Managers Ashna Roy and Julie Fwok

Host

Thomas Dunckley
Host of Making Scents Make Sense

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Pure scent wonderworld

    Thomas is one of the most engaging, approachable, intriguing, immaginative voices on fragrance. The conversations always manage to uncover something new and different about the guests or the world of fragrance. I devour each episode with gusto! Utterly delicious chats bringing scent to life! 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iulita G
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • A modern voice on fragrances

    Always full of insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    st.euzen
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • If you love fragrance, you’ll love this!

    Great fragrance chat and great voice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clairescaz
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Scentsational

    Interesting and diverse guests and engaging questions - shows you how multi faced the perfume industry world is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James W T
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Perfume paradise

    So wonderful to hear Thomas back on the air waves again along with another fragrance legend Alice. It felt like I was there with them joining in the conversation. I missed fumechat terribly so this was a joy to hear. There’s also something glorious about Alice swearing! Just Brilliant 🤩 nice to have you back Thomas ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jebs80
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience finds conversations authentic and accessible, with strong emphasis on memory and storytelling in fragrance.
Shows consistently deliver diverse, insightful guest lineups and practical industry takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, approachable energy and deep fragrance knowledge.

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Born From a Heartbeat with D'Orsay Paris Co-Founder Amélie Huynh
Q: How do you choose each perfumer for each project?
Huynh considers a perfumer's personality and interests as well as their preferences for particular ingredients, matching those qualities to the feeling and character of each fragrance.
Born From a Heartbeat with D'Orsay Paris Co-Founder Amélie Huynh
Q: How did you approach that balance, being respectful of D'Orsay as a house, as a history, but also saying, I need to make it modern?
Huynh says the team researched the archives, drawing on historic logos, bottles and Art Deco design while adapting them into a contemporary identity. She also took time to relaunch the brand and wanted its heritage to support its future rather than weigh it down.
Looking to the Past for the Future with Ninth Generation Perfumer Louise Farina
Q: Did you always want to do what you're doing?
She describes a strong, early pull toward fragrances, with continued responsibility and some doubt about growing into the role, but a persistent ambition to lead the family business.
Perfume and Packaging in Parallel with Product Designer Vincent Villéger
Q: What is your typical process with large brands versus independent labels?
Process starts with concept, rounds of refinement, development, sampling, and final production. With bigger brands there are more approvals and internal teams, while independents benefit from closer, more hands-on collaboration.
Perfume and Packaging in Parallel with Product Designer Vincent Villéger
Q: How important is packaging in the perfume ecosystem and how do you maintain cohesion?
He emphasizes that the packaging, bottle, copy, imagery, and campaigns must tell a unified story like a bubble; any misalignment can burst the overall dream. He also notes the need for brand-led, timeless design.

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What is Making Scents Make Sense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on demystifying fragrance, exploring how scents are built from brief to bottle, and how culture, markets, and technology shape modern perfumery. Episodes spotlight fragrance development roles, brand founders, master perfumers, and new approaches to discovery and storytelling, often weaving in sustainability, accessibility, and education. Notable quirks include a blend of heritage brand heritage, niche artistry, and AI-enabled discovery tools, plus candid conversations about memory, identity, and how scent can bridge art and commerce. The format tends to mix deep-dive interviews with practical industry insights, making it valuable for professionals in fragrance, branding, retail, and media, as well as listeners who want an ... more

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1. Amélie Huynh
2. Maya Njie
3. Olivier Cresp
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5. Elad Yifrach
6. Benoît Verdier
7. Ashley Santiago
8. Ashna Roy

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