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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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Latest Episodes

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

Fragrance and fashion legend Narciso Rodriguez joins me in the Perfume Room this week!!!! (REQUIRED LISTENING.)

Two-time recipient of the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award AND recipient of 2003 TFA Best N... more

Husband-and-wife duo Isaac Lekach and Lillian Shalom have spent the past few years developing fragrances for other brands. With El Morocco Perfumery, it's finally their turn.

In an attempt to recreate the magic of cafe society (and the legendary clu... more

Decorated MANE Senior Perfume Mathilde Bijaoui, and veteran evaluation exec Lauren Shyman are in the Perfume Room this week!

How do perfumers and evaluators work together behind the scenes to create the juice we smell in our most cherished perfume b... more

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Recent Guests

Narciso Rodriguez
American fashion designer and fragrance creator
Narciso Rodriguez brand
Episode: 216. NARCISO RODRIGUEZ(!!!) ~ The Man Who Modernized Musk.
Lillian Shalom
Co-founder, formerly Flower Shop, now of El Morocco
El Morocco
Episode: 215. EL MOROCCO PERFUMERY ~ A Cafe Society-Fueled Fantasy
Isaac Lekach
Co-founder, formerly Flower Shop, now of El Morocco
El Morocco
Episode: 215. EL MOROCCO PERFUMERY ~ A Cafe Society-Fueled Fantasy
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 and central curator of conversations on scent culture, interviews with perfumers and fragrance professionals, and community-focused episodes.

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
    Australia14 days ago
  • Godtier

    🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanokail6
    Francea month 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 States2 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
    Mexico2 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 States3 months ago

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Audience finds episodes accessible yet deeply informative for aspiring perfumers.
Listeners praise host's curiosity, depth of fragrance knowledge, and engaging interview style.
Show is described as entertaining, educational, and a strong entry point for fragrance learners and veterans alike.

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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.
212. DOMINIQUE ROPION ~ The Master of Flowers!
Q: What would you say is your signature?
He candidly says he has no idea about a personal signature, explaining that his approach is to develop a coherent accord system rather than chase a fixed personal motif.
212. DOMINIQUE ROPION ~ The Master of Flowers!
Q: What do you smell like today?
He notes he didn't test but mentions a light wood note on the skin, illustrating how ongoing perfumery experiments often involve subtle scent explorations rather than bold personal declarations.
213. SEBASTIAN JARA ~ A NICHE PERFUME CONVENTION IS COMING TO SF!?
Q: What made you create Scentfest, and what is Scentfest?
Scentfest is the first consumer-focused fragrance experience, a trade-show-like event where enthusiasts can sample, discover, and buy a wide range of fragrances from many brands in one place, with additional programming like panels and Scent Sessions.
211. DR. RACHEL HERZ (Neuroscientist & Smell Expert) ~ Single? Let your nose pick your partner.
Q: What is the science behind why we find certain scents appealing or not?
Differences in olfactory receptors between individuals, combined with personal memories and associations, create highly subjective scent preferences, so two people can smell the same fragrance very differently based on biology and life experiences.

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A deep dive into scent culture, history, and science through conversations with master perfumers, industry leaders, and indie creators. Episodes frequently explore how smell shapes memory, emotion, and daily life, alongside practical craft topics like perfumery education, sustainability, and the ethics of originality. The show blends rigorous insight with accessible storytelling and humor, making complex aspects of fragrance approachable for both newcomers and aficionados. A standout is the diverse roster of guests—from traditional houses to niche brands—giving listeners a broad view of the fragrance world and its evolving practices.

Noteworthy for its hands-on authenticity and hosts' curiosity, the show often surfaces behind-the-scenes st... more

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Recent guests on Perfume Room include:

1. Narciso Rodriguez
2. Lillian Shalom
3. Isaac Lekach
4. Lauren Shyman
5. Mathilde Bijaoui
6. Sebastian Jara
7. Dominique Ropion
8. Dr. Rachel Herz

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