Olfactive Melbourne

• #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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• #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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