Olfactive Melbourne

• #013 Veigel Perfumes A Conversation with Corey Veigel

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we’re joined by Corey Veigel — founder, perfumer, and the creative heart behind Veigel Perfumes, a boutique Australian fragrance house crafting olfactory stories with soul.  Veigel Perfumes is rooted in nostalgia and personal connection, weaving memory, music, and family legacy into each composition. From humble beginnings as a fragrance collector to launching his own line, Corey’s journey is one of curiosity turned craftsmanship — where every bottle reflects a facet of his lived experience. Inspired by the people closest to him — his wife Natasha, son Leo, and the quiet moments of beauty in everyday life — Corey approaches perfumery as both art and artifact.  In this episode’s masterclass, we explore Amore Del Fico, a fig‑forward fragrance inspired by Corey’s wife’s nonno and his beloved backyard garden. Bursting with ripe fruit and layered with green, lactonic, and woody textures, it captures the warmth of memory and the intimacy of place.  We also explore the broader Veigel collection, including The Gambler, a tribute to his father steeped in whiskey, leather, and smoke; Natasha, an amber‑fruity‑floral named after his wife; and the radiant minimalism of Crystalline.  Watch or listen now as we uncover the layers of memory, emotion, and storytelling that define Corey’s creative ethos — and why for Veigel Perfumes, scent is never just scent. It’s biography in a bottle.  www.veigelperfume.com

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• #012 AAWED Perfumes A Conversation with Yassin Ahmed

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Yassin Ahmed—the founder and creative force behind AAWED, an Australian luxury perfume house where scent becomes a vessel for memory, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling.Rooted in the Arabic word “Aawed”, meaning “Come Back,” the brand is a heartfelt homage to the defining moments, places, and feelings that shape our essence. From the wild coasts of Lorne to the lush tranquility of Melbourne’s botanical gardens, AAWED fragrances invite you to revisit the landscapes and emotions etched into your soul.In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Great Ocean Road—a breathtaking olfactory portrait of Australia’s rugged southern coastline. It opens with lush fig, golden honey, rose, cardamom, pimento, and cananga, evoking verdant ridges cradling the sea. The heart unfurls with violet, caramel, cypriol, geranium, and a briny seaweed accord—melding wild botanical beauty with untamed pelagic allure. It settles into a powerful base of oud, musk, ambergris, oakmoss, and civet, grounding the fragrance in sensual warmth and earthy mystery.https://aawed.com

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• #011 Cosmic Witch Society - A Conversation with Rhiannon Mapstone

  In this spellbinding episode of Olfactive Melbourne, Rhiannon Mapstone, the artisan behind Cosmic Witch Society, guides us through an intimate exploration of a fragrance that embodies the archetypal witch.We learn Midnight Grove is more than a scent—it’s an invocation. Conjured within Rhiannon’s Melbourne apothecary, each “Parfum Potion” is handcrafted using absolutes, wild-foraged tinctures, natural isolates, and essential oils—each infused with an activated sigil designed to amplify intention and connection. Discover the artistry behind each botanical note with us in this beautiful perfume masterclass, and learn more about CWS. https://www.cosmicwitchsociety.com

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• #010 Olfactive Melbourne Mid Season Recap

   We’re officially halfway through Season One—and what a journey it’s been! In this special mid-season recap, we pause to reflect on the unforgettable moments, insights, and masterclasses that have defined our olfactory adventure so far. It’s been a privilege (and a whole lot of fun) to sit down with some of Australia’s most inspiring perfumers, founders, and creative minds. From thought-provoking conversations to scent discoveries that stopped us in our tracks, each episode has deepened our understanding and appreciation of the art of perfumery.  Join us as we revisit standout lessons, memorable quotes, and the fragrances that have shaped our journey to date. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just tuning in, this episode is the perfect way to catch up on everything we’ve explored so far. 

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• #009 Tulita A Conversation with Lucy Bradshaw

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Lucy Bradshaw, the founder behind Tulita—a deeply meditative and transformative perfume house rooted in ritual, botanical artistry, and the Sanskrit philosophy of renewal.Lucy invites us into her contemplative world of scent, where every fragrance is an intentional act of connection—between self, nature, and spirit. Drawing on whole botanicals, tinctures, and artisan techniques, Tulita’s compositions are hand-blended in small batches with reverence for tradition and an eye toward the sacred.In this note-by-note masterclass, Lucy guides us through Agati—a grounding yet luminous creation that opens with Italian bergamot, Egyptian basil, and violet leaf before revealing a heart of Indian cardamom, French cypress, and American cedarwood. Anchored in a rich base of Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, and Indonesian patchouli, Agati is a scent journey designed to bring the wearer back to centre.https://www.tulita.co

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