Audrey Robinovitz is a fragrance writer, critic, Diptyque shop girl, and honestly, a perfume obsessive who matches my freak.

Today we chat about everything from the difference between Olivier Pescheux's Diptyque and Olivia Giacobetti's, to the role scent plays in various religions, to our collective breaking point with fantasy accords (and so much more)! ENJOY.

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FRAGS MENTIONED:

Maison Margiela Lipstick On, Guerlain Insolence, L’Artisan Passage D’Enfer, Rundholtz Feb 14 1912, Parfum Prissana Ma Nishtana, Dior Poison, Le Labo Santal 33, Glossier You, Diptyque Fleur de Peau, Essential Faith, Nemat Amber, Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, Mugler Angel, Diptyque: Orpheon EDP, Benjoin Boheme, Fleur de Peau, Vetyverio, Tempo, Philosykos; Frederic Malle En Passant, L’Artisan: Tea for Two, Premier Figuier; Dior Diorissimo, PHLUR Father Figure, Clue Perfumery Dandelion Butter, D.S. & Durga Debaser, Diptyque: Orpheon EDT, Kyoto, Philosykos EDT, Volutes, Chergui, L’Eau Trois; Clue Perfumery With a Candlestick, Comme des Garcons 2011, Penhaligon’s Endymion, Le Labo Santal 33, Jorum Studio: Firewater, Pony Boy, Gorseland; IUNX Talc

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Launched in 2024, BRUME ORPIN is a niche fragrance brand putting sustainability at the forefront of EVERYTHING they create. Every aspect of the perfume, from the outermost packaging down the juice has been painstakingly designed to be biodegradable—to the point that the BRUME ORPIN has restricted its palette to just 50 materials. Yes, only 50.

It's a perfect example of of creativity born from boundary. Today, Founder Tiphaine Cogez-Cousseau shares the her story.

FRAGS MENTIONED:

BRUME ORPIN: Odenui Extrait, Odenui, Orotoa, Dara, Theor, Leau; Balmain Ambre Gris, Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle; BRUME ORPIN Odosman, Villa Odosman, Orotoa

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HAPPY 200 TO US! Almost one whole year later, enjoy this truncated live recording of the magic that is: SMELLS LIKE LOVE ~ the only dating show where the nose does the picking!

With special presentation by dsm-firmenich's Justin Welch.

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V-DAY 9:30P @ CAVEAT - SEE U THERE!

MY TOP 20 FAVE LAUNCHES/DISCOVERIES OF 2025!!!

with highly requested/repeat award show co-host: my mom, Karen!

(Most of these shouldn't surprise you because I have been talking about them all year.)

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FRAGS MENTIONED:

Courreges Hyper Musc, EM Molecule 01 + Iris, Nobile 1942 Il Colore del Vento, Roja Isola Blu, Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L’Elixir, La Vie Est Belle; Giardini di Toscano Celeste, Hilde Soliani Fraaagola Saalaaata, Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere, Ibrahim Fuhaid Orrisilla, Cartier La Panthere (Les Gouttes de Parfum), Param Sara The Mandala, Anti: Rosa Antiqua, Duke’s Carpet;Thom Browne Vetyver & Brut, Vyrao Georgette, Voyager Flashbulb, Villa Erbatium Mossy Glen, Harlem Candle Co. Eartha, Le Pere, Fzotic Deixis, Spoturno 1921

(NOTE - there were many other frags I loved that for interest of time and/or sourcing issues, didn't make this episode! As in years prior, if could do a top 50, I absolutely would!)

In 2018, Sy Truong began studying (and teaching himself) perfumery. Six years later, he's the recipient of an Art & Olfaction Award, the founder and perfumer behind the internationally-celebrated brand Sylhouette Parfums, the perfumer of record for TOOUCH perfumes, and is shaping the emerging landscape of Vietnamese niche perfumery.

Today, we chat about the perfume book that changed his entire life, his quest to embody his art, his self-image and how it shapes his style and aesthetic, and Sy shares the driving force behind all he does (in my words, not his) that we could all do a bit more of in 2026: ~LET UR HATERS BE UR MOTIVATORS!~

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FRAGS MENTIONED:

Amouage Jubilation 40 (SOTD), Stora Skuggan Azalai, Sylhouette: Poème Noire, Molotov Cocktail; Mugler Alien, Coco Chanel, Toouch: Smoky Graze, Heritage Nuzzle; Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, ONE DAY

MARLOU perfumes smell like LIFE—aromas of existence shared across human, fauna, and flora. They’re Dirty. They’re Clean. They’re tender. They’re coarse. And it’s this very proximity to reality that draws its critics and fans alike.

Founder Briac Frocrain welcomes all reactions and through his perfumes, invites and challenges us to reflect—what do we [humans] smell like? Is that dirty? Is ‘dirty’ bad? What is the function of perfume? What do we consider beautiful? And WHY. WHY. WHY.

SOTD: El Morocco Highball for Lucius B.

FRAGS MENTIONED:

Marlou: Carnicure, Ambilux, Heliodose, Doliphor, Poudrextase

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36 PIPIN' HOT TAKES FROM 36 PEOPLE. RECORDED @ STÉLE in NOLITA.

Featuring:

• CHRISTINA LOFF • ISABEL FINSTON • LOLA GUSMAN • JUSTINA SPARLING • KATE KHARASOZHENKO • MICHAEL NORDSTRAND • ARABELLE SICARDI • EMILY JENSEN • BILLIE MCGHEE • MICHELLE DELORENZO • ALISON RINI • LAURA HOPKINS • LIZ DYER • LIZ GERSHMAN • AMY SEIDEL • NOAH VIRGILE • EMILY BRUNSTEN • J.K. ROBBINS • JOEY ROSIN • BENJAMIN ESPOSITO • RYAN CAPOGRECO • CHRIS UNDI • JUSTIN CHARLES • ARIELLE SHOSHANA • AMANDA EISENBERG • CAIT GIUSTRA • DAISY BOW • MARGAUX LE PAIH GUERIN • SOPHIA COSTABAL • MICHAEL RYAN KARPINSKI• TEDDY HAUGEN • UGO CHARRON • AMEERAH MUKAYED • SUSANA MATALLANA • ANECHKAFRAGRANCES • MELISSA GANDARINHO •

♥ closing remarks from Jake Levy ♥

(format inspo ~ Las Culturistas I Don't Think So Honey! <3)

A look back on 2025 and a look ahead at 2026.

Which of my 2025 predictions came true ;) ;) ;) and what's coming in the new year? My thoughts with RECEIPTS, PROOF, TIMELINE, SCREENSHOTS [notes, accords, categories, concepts.]

FRAGS MENTIONED:

Param Sara The Mandala, Biche, Artemis, lil luv dog, Beastie, Welltayl, Odette Parfums Pas de Chat, Redoux Silver Lining, Nostos Calico, Demeter Kitten Fur, Papillon Bengale Rouge, D'Annam Mooncake, The Maker Dream, DedCool Mochi Milk, Clue Dandelion Butter, The Nue Co. First Milk, Melanie Martinez Portals Womb, Villa Erbatium Bambini Soap, Shalimar L’Essence, Coty Ambre Antique, Spoturno 1921, Chanel: No. 5, No 5 L'Eau, No. 5 Eau Premiere; Jouissance Le Bague D’O, Arquiste, Jorum Studios, Strangers Parfumerie

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Join the IG Live Holiday Pack smell-along this Friday Dec 19, at 4p EST on IG (@perfumeroompod) or Substack (perfumeroom.substack.com)