19. The Master Perfumer: Talking With Oliver Cresp

22. Report from the Runway: A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg

22. Report from the Runway - A Conversation with Merle Ginsberg In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with writer, fashion icon and one of the original judges of Ru Paul's Drag Race, the legendary Merle Ginsberg. From a young age, Merle expressed her identity through clothes and words, always keeping her senses, including scent, keenly attuned. Steve and Merle have talked perfume for many years at Scent Bar and have selected her signature scents together. They take a deep dive into her perfume history, stop by Scent Bar to discover a new scent and end the episode by pairing fragrances with outfits.  Perfumes mentioned in this episode 06:53:15 Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake Eau d'Hadrien by Annick Goutal Filles en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens 21:54:00 Black Amber by Agonist 23:35:03 Coffee White Flowers by Bohoboco 28:39:19 Grev by Slumberhouse 33:50:09 Bo by Liis 40:00:02 Nuit Elastique by Premiere Peau 41:52:19 Vanille Camouflage by Dries Van Noten 42:36:02 Mantes La Jolie by Astier de Villatte 43:09:05 Dandelion Butter by Clue 44:07:10 Tokyo Bloom by The Different Company 44:55:24 Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret 46:34:24 Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs 47:03:00 Vanille Riviera by Maison Rebatchi 53:02:04 Carine by Carine Roitfeld 56:02:25 Crimson Rocks by Amouage Be sure to keep up with Merle's fashion news on Loose Threads, a regular newsletter in The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywoodreporter.com Host: Steven Gontarski ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

21. The Award-Winning Songwriter: A Conversation with Steph Jones

In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume' Steve sits down with songwriter Steph Jones. Having written hits for artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Blackpink, Selena Gomez and Jade she's one of the most in-demand talents in the music industry. Perfecting her impromptu songwriting skills at church, Steph naturally develops melodies and lyrics for people as she discovers their personal stories and soaks in their vibes. Along with her passion for tunes Steph has been fascinated by perfumes from an early age and tells Steve about her Hall of Fame fragrances and what they mean to her.  Perfumes discussed in this episode: Aromatics Elixir by Clinique Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli / Available on Luckyscent Towédé by Notes de Bas de Paje Gris Charnel by BDK / Available on Luckyscent Gris Charnel by BDK / Available on Luckyscent Lait Concentré by Chabaud / Available on Luckyscent Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden CKin2U by Calvin Klein Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules / Available on Luckyscent II (Deux) by Trudon / Available on Luckyscent Tihota by Indult / Available on Luckyscent B683 by Marc Antoine Barrois / Available on Luckyscent Quentin Bisch Poivre Samarcande by Hermes Pacific Park by Simone Andreoli / Available on Luckyscent Jardins de Misfah Extrait by Une Nuit Nomade / Available on Luckyscent Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo / Available on Luckyscent Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle Cool Water for Women by Davidoff Black Tie by Celine Molecule 01 + Iris by Escentric Molecules / Available on Luckyscent Supernova by Andrea Maack / Available on Luckyscent Carine by Carine Roitfeld / Available on Luckyscent ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

20. Best of 2025: Luckyscent’s Most Notable Fragrances of the Year

On this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve and Dana bask in the holiday glow and talk about their favorite warm, spicy, cozy scents to wear at festive parties or for quiet times at home. They discuss the biggest note trends of the year and smell through their favorite scents of 2025. It's been a great year for perfume releases - what were some of your favorites in 2025? Perfumes mentioned in this episode: Bowmakers by DS and Durga Ambre Liquide by Astier de Villatte Hammersmith Tea & Biscuits by 4160 Tuesdays Unknown Pleasures by Kerosene Empire des Indes by Oriza Legrand Myrrh Shadow by Bon Parfumeur Molecule 01 + Cistus by Escentric Molecules Ouarzazate by Comme des Garcons Tobacco Memories by Chambre52 Encore Une Fois by Infiniment Coty Japanese Whiskey by D'Annam Monoscent G by What We Do Is Secret Carine by Carine Roitfeld Venice Rococo by Arquiste Green Vanille by Regime des Fleurs Blood Spider Orchid by Regime des Fleurs Apricot Innocence by Simone Andreoli Cedrat Ceruse by L'Artisan Parfumeur Witchery by Sorce In Dreams & Fairytales by Sorce Vampire Husband by Sorce Joyeux by Sultan Pasha Perfumes Nightchild by Epichron Taipei by One Day White Rice by d'Annam Dirty Rice by Borntostandout Rice Makgeolli by Villa Erbatium Delicious Rice Milk by Federico Cantelli The LIttle Mermaid by The Mischief Academy Kyoto by Le Gout de Peau African Rooibos by Chris Collins Savant by Chris Collins Milk & Matcha by Obvious London Fog by Brandt Jasmine Freak by Room 1015 Bianco Latte by Giardini di Toscana R & B by Zernell Gillie Cafe des Delices by Maison Mataha Hosted by Steven Gontarski and Dana Buchanan Produced by Emi Brown and Claire Jelinek ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

19. The Master Perfumer: Talking With Oliver Cresp

In this episode of It's Just Perfume, Steve sits down with legendary master perfumer Olivier Cresp. They talk about his distinctive style, which Cresp refers to as minimalist and figurative, valuing simplicity with key ingredients.  They touch on Olivier's generational roots in the perfume industry and his upbringing in Grasse. He discusses the various steps of the creation of Thierry Mugler's Angel - an iconic perfume that forever changed the landscape of perfumery - and the various ideas that went into the formation of Akro, a brand Olivier started with his daughter Anais, celebrating life's guilty pleasures. Perfumes mentioned in this episode: Bake by Akro Crush by Akro Angel by Thierry Mugler Juniper Sling by Penhaligon's LIght Blue by Dolce & Gabbana My Devotion by Dolce & Gabbana Rise by Akro Smoke by Akro Hosted by Steven Gontarski ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

18. Hall of Fame Pt. 5: Ronny's All-Time Favorite Fragrances

In this episode of 'It's Just Perfume', Steve talks with actor, musician and member of the Scent Bar family, Ronald Prokeš. They talk about the scents Ronny wore as a teen in the Czech Republic and his more recent fascination with chypres, fougeres and vintage perfumes. He describes how he sometimes uses scent to disassociate from social settings and how "an empty bottle is a happy bottle." Fragrances mentioned in this episode: Fierce by Abercrombie and Fitch Fahrenheit by Dior Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant by Kenzo Maai by Bogue Profumo Cocoa Kimiya by Atelier des Ors Eau Noire by Dior Varuek by PRIN Grand Chalet by Astier de Villatte Memoir Man by Amouage Nuit de Bakelite by Naomi Goodsir Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens Rauque by Roberto Greco Oeilleres by Roberto Greco Opium by Yves Saint Laurent Hosted by Steven Gontarski Produced by Emi Foster and Claire Jelinek ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.