It's Just Perfume

01. Trends: Are Gourmands Over?

It's Just Perfume

Show Notes

In this episode Steven and Dana talk about recent trends in perfume and the dominance of gourmand fragrances. Pistachio, milk, tea and rice - we can't get enough of the smells we want to eat. Will these scents continue to dominate?

Perfumes discussed in this episode:

Pistachio by D.S. and Durga Pistachio Latte by Theodoros Kalotinis Frangipane al Pistacchio by Kyse Ciao Bello PIstachio by Jousset Red Keela Split by Fomowa Matcha Soft Serve by d'Annam Roasted Green Tea by J Scent Wulong Cha by NIshane London Fog by Brandt African Rooibos by Chris Collins Molecule 01 + Black Tea by Escentric Molecules White Rice by d'Annam Taipei by One Day L'Eau Papier by Diptyque Dirty Rice by Borntostandout Mossy Glen by Villa Erbatium Compliment by Maison Violet Thai Soda by One Day Odeur du Theatre du Chatelet Acte 1 by Comme des Garcons

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