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The Fragrance Files

Josh & Michy
Fragrance
Fragrance Industry
Memory
Nostalgia
Indie Fragrance Brands
Fragrance Community
Signature Scents
Gendered Marketing In Fragrance
Pearfat Parfum
Decluttering
Indie Perfumery
Signature Scent
Perfume Trends
Identity
Consumerism
Cult Of Kaori
Scent Memory
Fumed Indie Perfume Expo
Brooklyn
Chicago

The Fragrance Files is a long-form podcast about perfume as lived experience.

Through reflective conversations and thoughtful interviews, the show explores scent as identity, memory, culture, and personal ritual. Moving beyond notes and rankings, The Fragrance Files creates space for slower, more meaningful conversations about fragrance and the people who wear it.

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This week it's just the two of us talking about Michy's trip to Milan for Esxence and about things we're loving heading into the summer. Lots of recommendations and lots of PR this week. Thank you to the brands who are supporting our work!

This week we sit down with Paula Morales of The Pitaya Collective to discuss how spirituality, memory, death, and grief are tied to scent.

Fragrance functions as a bridge between the physical, psychological, and spiritual in a way other scents canno... more

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**Disclaimer at the time of filming this episode the Estee Lauder and Puig merger was still happening. It has since fallen apart. Dries Van Noten will not be part of Estee Lauder.**

This week is the first part of a highly anticipated conversation wi... more

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This week we sit down with Eddie and Bryson of The Alloy Studios to discuss the brand's foundation in black culture and queer culture before moving into fragrance as fashion, armor, and a way of life.

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Recent Guests

Paula Morales
Artist, maker, Mayan timekeeper, perfume enthusiast and perfumery student
The Pitaya Collective
Episode: Witnessing & Archiving with The Pitaya Collective
Michael Nordstrand
Perfumier and founder of Mythologist Studio
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Episode: Michael Nordstrand's Vehicles of Discovery Pt. 1
Ember Bennett
Owner and perfumer behind Hoshi Gato Perfumes
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Noah Virgil
Founder and perfumer behind M4 Parfum
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Episode: The Fumed Episode
Chris Undy
Perfumer/owner, Cult of Kaori
Cult of Kaori
Episode: The Fumed Episode
James Caroma
Owner, Caroma's Aromas
Caroma's Aromas
Episode: The Fumed Episode
Dave Kern
Co-founder, American Perfumer
American Perfumer
Episode: The Fumed Episode
JK Robbins
Perfumier, Closet Perfume
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Kelly Jones
Founder, Kelly Anne Jones, Spirited Fragrance
Kelly Anne Jones, Spirited Fragrance
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Hosts

Michi
Host of The Fragrance Files
Josh
Host of The Fragrance Files and Goth Fragrance Dialogues

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Auditory fragrance

    This podcast will transport you to the niche stage of wonder that perfumery can be. The two hosts are fun and knowledgeable bringing and bridging super important subjects forth. A must for anyone interested and immersed in niche fragrance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Pitaya Co
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative modern fragrance insights

    Josh and Michy are providing fragrnace enthusiasts and professionals the insights needed to best help capture the cultural moment of Fragrnace globally. Their backgrounds allow them to dissect the industry and trends that provide informative context from customers to executives alike. They know what the people want and they are serving it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cold frame perfumery
    France5 months ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable and bring nuanced industry insights.
Great for listeners who want context and culture around scent, not just notes.
A thoughtful, in-depth look at niche fragrance and community.

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The Compounding of The Alloy Studio
Q: How do you approach the blend of branding and fragrance in Alloy Studio?
Branding and fragrance arise from a shared concept center, starting with a character and a scene, then translating that into copy, visuals, and scent profiles; dual voices ensure two perspectives are baked into every collection, with meaning and evolution guiding each release.
The Compounding of The Alloy Studio
Q: What are some of the inspirations for the different fragrances in the collection?
The inspirations span real memories, landscapes, and cultural movements, like memories of summers by a lake for Idyllic, and a backseat cigarette moment transformed by a scent like Silver Haze; Afro-Ceruleanism and Blacksploitation shape a broader aesthetic and storytelling approach for Fluorescence, Hypnotic Nectar, and related releases.
Hoshi Gotta Be On Our Podcast w/ Hoshi Gato
Q: What resources would you point beginners to if they want to learn perfumery?
Ember lists her own free perfumery guide on hoshigato.com, Reddit communities like rslashDIYfragrance, Base Notes forums, and creators on TikTok, emphasizing learning from practicing perfumers rather than generic blogs.
Pacing Yourself with The Dry Down Diaries
Q: What motivates you as a guest to participate in interviews and collectors series?
To highlight diverse voices in the community, showcase the human stories behind fragrances, and give space to those who might not be the loudest voices but have meaningful perspectives.
Pacing Yourself with The Dry Down Diaries
Q: How has the fragrance community evolved over the last few years?
Readers have become more knowledgeable; there is more content and a larger, diverse community, though some of the dynamics can feel performative or driven by trends.

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Listeners likely follow a thoughtful, long-form exploration of fragrance as culture, memory, and daily ritual. Episodes emphasize indie perfumery, community-driven events, craft storytelling, and the social dynamics of the fragrance world, often featuring founders, artists, writers, and insiders who share personal journeys and industry insights. The show stands out for its emphasis on lived experience over notes and rankings, with a strong focus on community, education, and ethical considerations in marketing and sourcing. It's probably attractive to listeners who want depth, context, and human stories behind scents, rather than quick reviews or trend reports.

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Recent guests on The Fragrance Files include:

1. Paula Morales
2. Michael Nordstrand
3. Ember Bennett
4. Noah Virgil
5. Chris Undy
6. James Caroma
7. Dave Kern
8. JK Robbins

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