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Making Scents Make Sense

Thomas Dunckley
Perfume
Fragrance Community
Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Fragrance Industry
Floris London
Borntostandout
Marc-Antoine Barrois
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Roos & Roos
Fragrance Accessibility
Luxury Fragrance Brands
Fragrance Launches
Arielle Shoshana
Scent Exploration
Niche Fragrance Retail
Amouage
CPL Aromas
Essential Parfums
Nosevember
Young Men and Fragrance

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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There are few perfumers in the fragrance industry more legendary than Alberto Morillas. He's the man behind olfactory hits such as Armani's Acqua di Gio, Calvin Klein's CK1, Estée Lauder's Pleasures, Mugler's Cologne, Kenzo's Flower, and many, many m... more

What does an Evaluator do? The role of the Evaluator (or Fragrance Development Manager, as they are more often called) is a crucial part of the fragrance development process. They're the conduit between the brand and the perfumer, translating the bri... more

Farina 1709 is the oldest fragrance house in the world. Based in Cologne, Germany, Farina has been producing fragrance for over 300 years. In this week's episode, 9th generation family perfumer Louise Farina joins me to talk about how she is balancin... more

Olfactive O is a unique niche fragrance brand that puts fragrance personalities at the centre of everything they do, even putting them on the labels found on the bottles. It's a collaboration between Creative Director Olivia da Costa (the "O") and a ... more

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Recent Guests

Ashna Roy
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Julie Fwok
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Episode: Looking to the Past for the Future with Ninth Generation Perfumer Louise Farina
Olivia da Costa
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Episode: New Earth with Olfactive O Brand Founder Olivia da Costa
Jacob Grainger
Perfumer and co-founder of NOSU
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Episode: Foug-érring on the Side of Caution with Perfumer and NOSU Brand Founder Jacob Grainger
Haydn Williams
Fragrance writer and host, best known for Man in the Mirror
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Episode: Daddy!! with Fragrance Writer, Podcaster, and Host Haydn Williams
Nancy Meiland
Founder of Nancy Meiland Parfums, perfumer and brand founder
Nancy Meiland Parfums
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Founder of Essential Parfums
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Episode: Simplicity is Absolute Sophistication with Essential Parfums Founder Géraldine Archambault
Liz Moores
Perfumer and founder of Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Episode: Sweaty Ballsacks with Perfumer and Papillon Artisan Perfumes Founder Liz Moores

Host

Thomas Dunckley
Host of Making Scents Make Sense

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • A modern voice on fragrances

    Always full of insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    st.euzen
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • If you love fragrance, you’ll love this!

    Great fragrance chat and great voice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clairescaz
    United Kingdom6 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
  • Down-to-Earth fragrance chat - love it!

    Hurrah! One of my favourite instagram personalities has appeared on my podcast feed. First episode was a therapeutic, fragrant joy of a listen. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllMB27
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Fans note the show's candidness and the sense of community around scent.
Listeners praise accessible deep dives into fragrance craft and storytelling.
Guests are diverse and knowledgeable, with engaging, practical questions.
Shows are praised for personable hosts and thoughtful conversations about fragrance culture.

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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.
Perfume and Packaging in Parallel with Product Designer Vincent Villéger
Q: How did you get into perfume packaging design and why niche?
Vincent explains he fell into it by accident while studying product design; a family connection and chance sketches helped him land early projects that built a network and eventually specialized him in packaging for luxury brands.
Rebel with Accords with BORNTOSTANDOUT Brand Founder Jun Lim
Q: What role does provenance and culture play in Borntostandout's creations?
Lim emphasizes celebrating Korean roots and fermentation-inspired maceration methods, using Onggi vessels and traditional processes to enrich fragrances without losing the original DNA, thus linking scent to cultural heritage.

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The show explores the nuanced world of fragrance through in-depth conversations with perfumers, brand founders, and fragrance-technology visionaries. Episodes typically unpack brand creation, material sourcing, storytelling in scent, and the evolving relationship between perfumers and consumers, often tying in industry shifts, sustainability, and new discovery tools. A standout is the blend of hands-on craft with contemporary culture, from niche brands and heritage houses to AI-guided fragrance discovery, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners and potential guests alike.

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Recent guests on Making Scents Make Sense include:

1. Ashna Roy
2. Julie Fwok
3. Louise Farina
4. Olivia da Costa
5. Jacob Grainger
6. Haydn Williams
7. Nancy Meiland
8. Géraldine Archambault

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