Olfactive Melbourne

• #018 Grimoire Parfums - A Conversation with Trung Vu

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Trung Vu, the self-taught perfumer and creative force behind Grimoire Parfums—an independent house built entirely by hand and shaped by myth, memory, and the darker edges of beauty.Trung’s journey from dancer and makeup artist to perfumer reveals a life lived through movement, transformation, and expression. His work transcends genre and gender, blending classical perfume structure with an instinctive, emotive style that feels at once ancient and avant-garde. Each creation is an exploration of the unseen, the symbolic, and the psychological, inviting the wearer into a world both intimate and otherworldly.In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Nephilim (Volume I – Mesopotamia), a fragrance that opens Grimoire’s mythology with red wine, ivy, rose, and resins—a scent that bridges the sacred and the profane. Built around ritual, duality, and human nature, Nephilim sets the tone for the entire collection.We then journey through the broader Grimoire Parfums library, from the Balkan warmth of Todorac, to the forested chill of Nøkken, the tropical folklore of Penanggal, and the resinous mysticism of Catoblepas. Each Volume draws from a different mythology or geography, revealing the way scent can act as both story and spell.Rooted in freedom and resistance to convention, Trung’s practice reflects a reverence for perfumery’s golden age and a curiosity for its future. Every label, every blend, every formula passes through his hands—a modern artisan working in solitude, building a world steeped in ritual, tension, and quiet beauty.Watch as we unravel the process, philosophy, and patience behind one of Australia’s most distinctive and evocative fragrance houses. From materials and compliance to myth and meaning, this conversation opens the pages of a Grimoire that feels truly alive.https://www.grimoireparfums.com.auSocials: Instagram: @troyperfumes; @grimoireparfums1

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• #017 MALANO A Conversation with Masey and Maryka Malano

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we’re joined by Maryka and Masey, the passionate duo behind Malano, a Tasmanian perfume house crafting emotionally resonant fragrances that draw from memory, nature, and long-form creativity.From the original L’Scents collection to the bold and textured Cigar Spice line, Malano’s approach is rooted in story, material, and time. Each composition reflects their commitment to high quality Tasmania ingredients, innovative structure, and a deep emotional connection to the natural world.In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Cigar Whisky, a smoky, spiced composition chosen to anchor the episode, before turning to the heart of their original collection with L’Mase, a scent developed for co-founder Masey. We also preview their upcoming limited release L’Nero, an exciting launch set for late November, and discuss how the evolving Cigar range continues to unfold with creations like Cigar Vert and Cigar Fleur.We also learn how Maryka and Masey’s deep connection to Tasmania’s landscape and their long-view planning are shaping new fragrances through to 2028—while recent collaborations, like their interior scent for Hobart’s Economic Development Council, reveal how Malano is helping define the olfactory identity of place.https://shop.malano.au/

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• #016 Archer Farrrar Perfume Atelier - A Conversation with Katrina Cochrane

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Katrina Cochrane, the founder and perfumer behind Archer Farrar Perfume Atelier, a botanical fragrance house that celebrates the raw beauty, complexity, and craftsmanship of natural perfumery.Working exclusively with plant-derived materials, Katrina’s creations explore the intersection of art, chemistry, and the natural world—each composition a study in patience, precision, and place. Her process is deeply rooted in the French method of perfumery, where every botanical is carefully diluted, documented, and evaluated to reveal its full nuance.In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Mona Farm, a fragrance inspired by the autumn gardens of Mona Farm in Braidwood, New South Wales. Built around jonquil in full bloom and layered with agrestic, earthy tones, Mona Farm captures the delicate balance between floral refinement and pastoral warmth—where rose leaf, chamomile, hay, and amber evoke misty mornings, cool sunshine, and the richness of the land itself.We then journey through the wider Archer Farrar collection: from Dark Cedar, a rose-spiked martini in a whisky bar of wood, leather, and smoke; to Green Vetiver Oil, an award-winning study in vetiver as raw and storm-charged as summer rain on dry earth; and Embrace Oil, a narcotic floral-spice blend that wraps the wearer in coffee, tuberose, and sandalwood. Each fragrance reveals a new dimension of natural perfumery—where emotion, material, and method intertwine.https://archerfarrar.com.au/https://monafarm.com.au/

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• #015 Olfactive Traveller - A Conversation with Kevin Truong and Marcelo Oillataguerre

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Kevin Truong and Marcelo Oillataguerre—the creative duo behind Olfactive Traveller, a niche fragrance house inspired by journeys, landscapes, and the emotional imprint of place.Born from a shared love of scent and travel, Olfactive Traveller captures the stories, textures, and moods of destinations around the world—beginning with their debut Italy Collection, an olfactory homage to the country’s vibrant cities, rich history, and sensory traditions.In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Roma 271, a fragrance that evokes a  journey through a day in Rome, with its bold dark coffee, bright lemon zest, spiced pink pepper, elegant orris, incense, and a warm base of amber, patchouly, and vanilla. We then journey through the rest of the Italian chapter: Dolce Milano, a festive gourmand recalling panettone with Italian bergamot, candied orange zest, caramelized almond, dried fruits, and creamy sandalwood; and Pelle Viola, a floral-leathery scent woven with ginger, cardamom, Italian iris butter, smoky leather, saffron, and oud—each fragrance offering a unique facet of Italy’s culture and atmosphere.Watch or listen as we trace the heart of Italy through scent and storytelling, discovering how travel-inspired fragrances can carry us back to the memories, flavours, and emotions of a place—wherever we are in the world.https://www.olfactivetraveller.comMarcelo's You Tube Channel @thenichefragrancecollector

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• #014 Anomalous Parfums - A Conversation with Zachariya Ibn Hossain

  In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, Trent and Robyn are joined by Zackariya Ibn Hossain—founder, perfumer, and the creative force behind Anomalous Parfums, an Australian fragrance house known for its emotionally charged, unconventional olfactory narratives.Anomalous is rooted in introspection and intensity, weaving grief, love, memory, and transformation into each scent. Zackariya’s path—from collector and researcher to perfumer—is anything but traditional. His work embraces rare materials, emotional vulnerability, and symbolic layering to create fragrances that feel deeply personal.This episode’s masterclass explores Marble’s Tear, a scent that begins in love and ends in sorrow. Opening with cocoa, chocolate, and amber; unfolding into vintage rose and bourbon vanilla; and settling into agarwood, musks, and animalic resins—it’s a fragrance built like a narrative arc. As we trace its composition, Zackariya shares the intimate philosophy behind it and how it embodies the Anomalous ethos.We also journey through the broader collection, including the incense-drenched Belly of the Whale, the raw magnetism of Devil’s Deceit, the lush floral mysticism of Blood of River Nile, and the sunlit nostalgia of Standing in a Mango Field. Limited editions like The Last Light in Thebes highlight Zackariya’s reverence for legacy and ritual—crafting perfumes that feel more like sacred ceremonies than scented products.https://www.anomalousparfum.com

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