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Perfume Room

Emma Vernon
Fragrance
Perfume
Fragrance Industry
Celebrity Fragrances
Scent Memories
Niche Fragrances
Perfume Creation
Flavor
Nomad Noé
Perfume Industry
Gourmand Fragrances
Perfume Creation Process
Future Society
Holiday Gifts
Jackie Aina
Britney Spears
Niche Perfume Houses
Niche Perfumery
American Legends
Scent Memory

Hosted by perfumehead & comedian Emma Vernon, Perfume Room is your #1 safe space to obsess over all things scent. Enjoy intimate, never-before-told stories from the fragrance legends you’re most curious about—master perfumers, industry titans, secret celeb fragheads, indie perfumers you should know, and lots of friends with good taste & hot takes along the way. CRITICS CALL IT 'hilarious,' 'engagi... more

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In search of the next great aromachemical (think of predecessors like ISO E Super, Cashmeran, Galaxolide, etc...), Patina Co-Founders Sean Raspet and Laura Sisson spend their days in the lab testing and developing new molecules. What does that mean? ... more

Logos, slogans, jingle--they all matter, but Beauty Exec-turned-Founder Caroline Fabrigas knows that the next (and most impactful) frontier in branding is scent.

Through her company Scent Marketing Inc., she's developed everything from iconic hotel... more

Within hours of launch, Influxious sold out of all inventory on Sephora.com. The next day it sold out again on the Influxious site. The visionary behind this booming and blooming brand? It's the one, the only, Queen-of-PerfumeTok-turned-Founder, Funm... more

Julien Rasquinet, Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas, had an incredibly fortuitous path to perfumery, and it began with a chance meeting at an airport.

Today, he is one of the most prolific and successful perfumers of all time, and when you hear his sto... more

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Recent Guests

Funmi Monet
Founder of Influxious; former creator/influencer; guest on the show
Influxious
Episode: 218. FUNMI MONET [Influxious] ~ Selling out Sephora...in 6 hours.
Julien Rasquinet
Renowned perfumer, senior perfumer at CPL Aromas
CPL Aromas
Episode: 217. JULIEN RASQUINET ~ the perfumer trained to be a champion.
Narciso Rodriguez
American fashion designer and fragrance creator
Narciso Rodriguez brand
Episode: 216. NARCISO RODRIGUEZ(!!!) ~ The Man Who Modernized Musk.
Lauren Shyman
MANE Senior Director of Fine Fragrance Development (Head of Evaluation)
MANE
Episode: 214. MATHILDE BIJAOUI + LAUREN SHYMAN ~ A Conversation Between Perfumer and Evaluator.
Mathilde Bijaoui
MANE Senior Perfumer
MANE
Episode: 214. MATHILDE BIJAOUI + LAUREN SHYMAN ~ A Conversation Between Perfumer and Evaluator.
Sebastian Jara
Fragrance content creator and founder of Scentfest SF
Scentfest SF
Episode: 213. SEBASTIAN JARA ~ A NICHE PERFUME CONVENTION IS COMING TO SF!?
Dominique Ropion
IFF Master Perfumer
IFF
Episode: 212. DOMINIQUE ROPION ~ The Master of Flowers!
Dr. Rachel Herz
Neuroscientist and smell expert; Brown University faculty; author and public speaker
Brown University; International Society of Neurogasconomy (involvement noted)
Episode: 211. DR. RACHEL HERZ (Neuroscientist & Smell Expert) ~ Single? Let your nose pick your partner.
Sonia Constant
Givaudan perfumer, founder of Ella K
Givaudan; Ella K
Episode: 210. SONIA CONSTANT [Givaudan Sr. Perfumer + Ella K Founder] ~ The Real Life Ella K.

Host

Emma Vernon
Host of the show, introduced as the fragrance-focused host with a knack for curious, storytelling interviews

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Perfect podcast

    Emma is so charming and knowledgeable and has such interesting and candid discussions with guests. The structure and length of each episode is perfect, imo. My favourite podcast. Thanks, Emma!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LR Australia
    Australia2 months ago
  • Godtier

    🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanokail6
    France3 months ago
  • Amazing Show !

    Best perfumery pod !! She had Olivier Cresp having a great time with ChatGPT and just so authentic, informative and impressive with all the amazing fragrance icons and new perfumers 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aduantas08
    United States3 months ago
  • One of my favorite smell-centric podcasts

    Perfume Room is accesible, informative and always entertaining. With time it has become one of my go-to sources for all things smell-related. Emma's passion for perfume is the real thread that pulls together an incredible mix of interviews from perfume legends, experimental creators and unexpected enthusiasts, creating a diverse and never boring birds-eye view of perfume present, past and future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reinmx
    Mexico3 months ago
  • Fave perfume podcast

    This podcast is both pure pleasure and serious education about the industry. I could, and do, listen to Emma for hours a day while I work through the back catalogue (highly recommend). Emma is so authentically curious and also deeply knowledgable, funny, and just a sparkly delight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ma294102tbs
    United States4 months ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable and engaging, with conversations that feel both educational and entertaining.
The format blends technical insights with accessible storytelling, appealing to both insiders and enthusiasts.
Guests bring deep expertise across perfumery, branding, and fragrance culture.

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218. FUNMI MONET [Influxious] ~ Selling out Sephora...in 6 hours.
Q: What are you wearing today, fragrance-wise?
Funmi explains she's wearing Gold Standard for a boost during content shoots, highlighting how it works as a 'Friday fragrance' and how it complements her work cadence. Emma notes it's a favorite in the current lineup and discusses the ginger-amber profile and its unique balance.
217. JULIEN RASQUINET ~ the perfumer trained to be a champion.
Q: What is your take on AI in perfumery?
He acknowledges AI's hype but argues it won't replace creative intention; he even created an AI fragrance for comparison to test how AI might perform against a human brief.
217. JULIEN RASQUINET ~ the perfumer trained to be a champion.
Q: What did training under Pierre Bourdon look like, and how many years did it take?
It was a three-year intensive program focusing on learning thousands of ingredients, recognizing their facets, and training to model materials by pushing facets, with Bourdon aiming to train him as a champion.
217. JULIEN RASQUINET ~ the perfumer trained to be a champion.
Q: You had a really interesting path into becoming a perfumer. Maybe you can tell us more about how that happened.
He explains that he fell into perfumery almost by accident after a business-school pathway; a mentorship with Pierre Bourdon years later transformed his trajectory, turning a shy newcomer into a dedicated apprentice who aspired to become a champion under Bourdon's tutelage.
216. NARCISO RODRIGUEZ(!!!) ~ The Man Who Modernized Musk.
Q: What does that smell of New York City today, and how does it differ from the nineties?
Narciso describes the current city as more metallic and machine-like, with arts and culture being more dispersed, contrasting with the grittier, more subway-steam ambiance of the nineties.

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This show centers on the world of fragrance, blending deep technical discussions with personal stories from master perfumers, brand founders, educators, and fragrance enthusiasts. Listeners can expect behind-the-scenes insight into perfumery craft, product development, branding, and the culture surrounding scent—from historical inspirations to modern market dynamics—delivered with curiosity, humor, and accessible storytelling. A standout is the host's ability to bridge high-level industry detail with relatable, narrative-driven conversations, making it appealing to both professionals and scent-obsessed newcomers seeking context, education, and entertainment.

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Perfume Room launched 5 years ago and published 225 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Perfume Room include:

1. Funmi Monet
2. Julien Rasquinet
3. Narciso Rodriguez
4. Lauren Shyman
5. Mathilde Bijaoui
6. Sebastian Jara
7. Dominique Ropion
8. Dr. Rachel Herz

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