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Perfume Room

Perfume Room

Written by: Emma Vernon
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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,' 'engaging,' 'educational,' 'just earnest enough,' & 'really bad for my wallet.’ Wherever you are on your perfume journey, you are welcome in the Perfume Room. FOLLOW ALONG ON IG: @perfumeroompodEmma Vernon Art
Episodes
  • 212. THE MASTER OF FLOWERS: Dominique Ropion!
    May 27 2026

    Stop. what. you're. doing. DOMINIQUE ROPION IS IN THE PERFUME ROOM TODAY.

    FRAGS MENTIONED:

    Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower, Portrait of a Lady, Geranium Pour Monsieur; Mugler Alien, Lancome La Vie Est Belle, Givenchy L’Interdit, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady, Givenchy Ysatis, Aphorismes Innocent Tuberose, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, Aphorismes A Rose is a Rose, Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

    ⁠linktr.ee/emmavern⁠

    WEST COAST TOUR OF LOVE:

    LA: Smells Like Love (6/20)

    Monterey: World Perfumery Congress (6/22-25)

    SF: ScentFEST (6/26-28)

    SINGLE? APPLY TO BE A DATER!

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    52 mins
  • 211. DR. RACHEL HERZ (Neuroscientist & Smell Expert) ~ Single? Let your nose pick your partner.
    May 12 2026

    World-renowned expert on the psychological science of smell, neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz is in the Perfume Room this week!

    Bookmark this episode; you'll want to come back to it!

    Why are you attracted to the way certain people smell and what role does scent really play in attraction? Is your partner's perfume hiding potential red flags?! What can you to improve your sense of smell (especially after smell loss), and how can you use smell to make healthier food choices? Plus, is climate change messing up our noses? AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!

    www.rachelherz.com

    DR. HERZ'S BOOKS:

    Why You Eat What You Eat

    The Scent of Desire

    That's Disgusting

    FRAGS MENTIONED:

    Lise Watier Neiges, Cacharel Anais Anais, F. Millot Crêpe de Chine, Chanel No. 5

    !!!ROSE SMELL CLUB!!! rosesmellclub.eventbrite.com

    MY SOTD: D'ORSAY⁠ Vouloir Etre Ailleurs CG⁠ ('perfumeroom' for 10% off)

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 210. SONIA CONSTANT [Givaudan Sr. Perfumer + Ella K Founder] ~ The Real Life Ella K.
    May 5 2026

    What do Tom Ford Ombre Leather, Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc, Valentino Donna, Jimmy Choo I Want Choo, and Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle all have in common? All were created by multi-award-winning Givaudan Senior Perfumer Sonia Constant.

    In addition to her illustrious client repertoire, Sonia is the creator of her own brand, Ella K—a brand that inspired by bold women that chronicles Sonia's personal adventures and travels.

    FRAGS MENTIONED:

    Ella K Myrrhe K, Tom Ford Ombre Leather, Narciso Rodriguez: Musc Noir, Pure Musc; Ella K Musc K, Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc Blanc, Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa, Ella K: Ambre K, Orchid K; Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild, Guerlain Agua Allegoria Tiare Mimosa, Ella K: Ghibli, Reflet Sur L'Okavagno; Daisy Wild, Jimmy Choo I want Choo, Ella K Memoire de Daisen In, Allons Voir, Van Cleef First Premier Bouquet, Valentino Donna, Dom Rosa, Mugler Angel Nova, Ella K: Ghibli, Camelia K; Ombre Leather, Pure Musc, Dom Rosa, Myrrhe K

    FOLLOW SONIA: @constantsoniaperfumer @ellakparfumsparis

    SHOP: luckyscent.com (code: perfumeroom for 10% off)

    SCENT STYLING @ STELE: stele.shop/emma

    FOLLOW perfumeroom.substack.com FOR SMELL CLUB UPDATES!

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    55 mins
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