#003 - Ficifolia Fragrances - A Conversation with Sophie Marcoux
In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Marcoux, the visionary founder of Ficifolia Fragrances, an Australian perfume house that captures the essence of city life through scent.Sophie shares her journey from product development to creating a brand that “reverse-engineers” scent memories, crafting fragrances inspired by moments like vintage shopping in Fitzroy or after-work drinks by the Yarra. We dive into the fragrance Bistro Boy for this episodes masterclass.Explore Ficifolia’s unique scents at ficifolia.com.Tune in now to discover how Sophie is redefining the olfactory landscape of Australia.
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#002 - Criminal Elements - A conversation with Corey Newcombe
In Episode 2 of Olfactive Melbourne, we dive into the bold world of niche perfumery with Corey Newcombe - founder, perfumer and creative mind behind Criminal Elements. Corey opens up about his path into scent, the architecture of his fragrances, and why leather, oud and ambergris are more than just ingredients - they are tools for storytelling. This episode is a masterclass in building bold, character-driven compositions that challenge expectations and leave a lasting impression. Explore Criminal Elements at www.criminalelements.net
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#001 - Cygnet Perfumery - A Conversation with Sondrine Kehoe and Patrick Beggs
An immersive masterclass with Sondrine the founder and perfumer of Cygnet Perfumery, based in Victoria Australia. We dive into a fragrance that best represents Cygnet Perfumery and the creative process behind it. We also explore Sondrine's journey into perfumery, the creation of Cygnet and the broader Cygnet Perfumery range. Cygnet Perfumery can be found at www.cygnetperfumery.com.au
Olfactive Melbourne are a husband and wife team passionate about perfume and on a journey to better understand the art of perfumery. Join us for an immersive podcast series exploring artisinal perfumery. We explore the world of fragrance with the founders, perfumers and creatives of perfumery. Each episode is an educational masterclass uncovering the craft, creativity and passion behind unique fragrances.
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