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On The Scent is the podcast destination for anyone fascinated by fragrance (or keen to learn more) – a place where perfume snobbery is stripped away, and fragrance is accessible to all. What began as a monthly sniff-in on the Outspoken Beauty Podcast soon became so popular in its own right (and with so many listeners sending in questions and asking for more) that On the Scent just had to go weekly... more

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This week, Suzy & Nicola are wearing some fantastic newly launched affordable fragrances, alongside some of THE most photo-realistic scents Suzy has ever sniffed. From creamy, skin-snuggling woods to gloriously buttery sweetcorn, there’s rather a lot... more

A perfume can set a scene before a single word is spoken. It can suggest a damp cellar, a candlelit room, the warmth of someone standing nearby, or the chilling sense that someone isn’t alone. Having previously won two Fragrance Foundation Jasmine Aw... more

This week, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with scented storytelling, catching up on fragrance news and sniffing our way through everything from fizzy cola and whisky warmth to sultry florals and swelling seas. There’s news of a fragrant shop... more

We couldn’t do better than quote our brilliant guest Dr Kate Lister’s own bulging

bio: ‘a history sleuth with a passion for uncovering the wild tales of the past. You

might know me from my bestselling books, “A Curious History of Sex” and

“Harlots... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Lister
Historian, broadcaster, author and host of Betwixt the Sheets
History Hit
Episode: Season 8, Episode 19: Dr Kate Lister – Favourite Fragrances and Scented Scandals
Alice du Parcq
Fragrance writer, presenter, content creator and author
Author of The Philosophy of Perfume
Episode: Season 8, Episode 7 Alice du Parcq & The Philosophy of Perfume (her NEW BOOK!)
Leo Crabtree
Founder of BeauFort London and Fragments House
BeauFort London, Fragments House
Episode: Season 8, Episode 5: Through the Smoke with BeauFort London’s Leo Crabtree
Liz Astor
Founder of Liz Astor Fragrances
Liz Astor Fragrances
Episode: Season 8, Episode 3: Posh bananas, burning roses & perfume blending!
Alice DuParc
Fragrance journalist and editor with extensive freelance work; former beauty director and editor
Freelance; Space NK magazine editor-in-chief (former)
Episode: Season 7 Ep 40 - On The Scent Revisits Alice du Parcq (Part 1)
Sali Hughes
Journalist and broadcaster, co-founder of Beauty Banks
Guardian, Beauty Banks
Episode: Season 7 Ep 39 -On The Scent Revisits: Sali Hughes
Pascal Gaurin
Perfumer for Atelier Rebul, discussed as a guest during the Golden Hour segment
Atelier Rebul
Episode: Season 7, Episode 34: Our latest ‘must-sniffs’!
Jo Fairley
Fragrance writer and co-founder of On The Scent magazine venture
On The Scent
Episode: On The Scent Magazine with Jo Fairley
Isabel Horner
Costume designer for ballet
Episode: Season 7, Episode 13: Scenting the Ballet & What We’re Wearing

Hosts

Nicola Bonn
Beauty broadcaster and columnist
Suzy Nightingale
Award-winning fragrance journalist and expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Incredibly knowledgeable perfume podcast

    The best perfume podcast out there (I think I listen to them all!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ola.coulman
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Warning: addictive!

    I adore this podcast. It’s fascinating and informative and fun to listen to.

    It keeps me company on my commute and has become dangerous for my bank balance as Suzy and Nicola have a marvellous way of describing fragrances that makes me want to buy them all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rafobafe
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • My Favourite Podcast

    I have lost track of how many times I have listened to every episode and then gone back to the beginning and re listened. Yes the perfume insight is what first got me listening as fragrance is a passion of mine. However, what keeps me playing this podcast as the soundtrack to my life is the beautiful friendship and support Suzy and Nicola demonstrate. No egos, just support and passion which is a joy to listen to. It is like having friends in the background. Intelligent, funny and genuinely gorge... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPeacock1986
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Elix Fragrance

    Loving the scented banter! A genuine insight into what’s new and what’s different… above all I love the scented analogies, great entertainment ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeagjsjdndhd
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • My fragrant favourite

    I listen to quiet a few perfume podcasts but this is the one that I immediately drop everything to listen to as soon as it is released. I have learnt so much about both fragrance and (surprisingly) squirrels being part of this scented Cult**

    If you haven’t sampled yet, please do. Its the perfect balance of utterly wholesome good fun and seductive olfactive romps

    **of the ‘live your life’ kind. Not ‘GTFO’ sort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Community Radio DJ
    Australia2 years ago

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Some listeners find off-topic tangents distracting, and a few have raised concerns about stereotyping in cultural commentary.
The mix of humor, warmth, personal stories, and practical recommendations is a major part of the appeal.
Listeners value the range of brands and prices, including UK and European discoveries alongside international releases.
Listeners praise the hosts' fragrance knowledge and vivid descriptions, which make it easier to imagine a scent before trying it.

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Season 8, Episode 19: Dr Kate Lister – Favourite Fragrances and Scented Scandals
Q: If you could design a fragrance for any woman in history, who would it be, and what do you think you'd make her smell like?
Lister would choose Janis Joplin and create a fragrance with a sweet, peach-and-liquor character, a funky edge, incense, and a sense of Joplin's sensuality and powerful voice.
Season 8, Episode 19: Dr Kate Lister – Favourite Fragrances and Scented Scandals
Q: Where did your interest in history start?
Lister recalls being fascinated by history as a child, especially the everyday details of how people lived, what they ate and wore, and what it was like to be ill.
Season 7, Episode 41: On The Scent Revisits Alice du Parcq Part 2
Q: What are some of the fragrances that most shape Alice's current list?
Alice highlights Corosse by Yves Saint Laurent, Cuir Beluga, Bois d'Armenie, Colonia Essenza, and Terre de Lumière as favorites, explaining how each fits different moods, whether bold and nostalgic or crisp and summery.
Season 7 Ep 40 - On The Scent Revisits Alice du Parcq (Part 1)
Q: What fragrances became your 'armor' in professional settings and how did they affect your presence?
She describes Helmut Lang Eau de Parfum as a turning-point scent that made her feel grown and confident in a tough work environment, acting as a personal signal that she deserved to be there.
Season 7 Ep 40 - On The Scent Revisits Alice du Parcq (Part 1)
Q: How did you first break into fragrance media and what were the pivotal moments that shaped your career?
Alice traces her start from being a beauty journalist and working at Brides, The Telegraph, and Easy Living, emphasizing how early launches and hands-on experience with perfumers taught her the craft and opened doors to deeper industry understanding.

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Weekly conversations about fragrance, from accessible high-street favourites and classics to niche launches and independent perfumers. Beauty broadcaster Nicola Bonn and fragrance journalist Suzy Nightingale combine detailed, evocative scent descriptions with practical recommendations, personalized perfume prescriptions, listener questions, and interviews with writers, historians, perfumers, and other public figures. Topics range from fragrance notes, shopping and layering to scent's links with memory, history, food, and emotion.

The tone is informal, humorous, and personal, with the hosts' contrasting perspectives and friendship central to the format. Their coverage spans a wide range of styles and price points, making it useful both for ... more

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8. Jo Fairley

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