Episode Details

We cannot tell you how much we LOVE receiving your questions and requests for

‘perfume prescriptions’ (something we’ve always specialised in at On the Scent

Podcast – it brings us such joy being able to match people to perfumes they’d

perhaps never tried or even heard of). And we get a LOT of DMs

@onthescentpodcast on Instagram, and messages on our On the Scent private

Facebook group, so here we are dedicating an episode to do a deep dive on two

fascinating fragrant conundrums...

Sometimes the prescription requests we get are to help find a ‘replacement’ for a

beloved signature scent that’s since been discontinued – to which we say, there’s

probably never going to be an exact match, but we can definitely guide you toward

trying some scents that match the vibe, the feeling that fragrance gave you when

you wore it, and the way it slotted into your life like a puzzle piece. We also get a

lot of requests for very specific scenarios, sometimes quite abstract themes or

intimate moments our listeners are seeking to scent! But when we think about

them more broadly, there’s ways of applying these scenarios (and the things the

listener needs to take from them: strength, motivation, comfort, energy...) to

aspects of our own lives.

In this correspondence special, we begin with some lovely feedback from a listener

who made a new discovery via a previous prescription suggestion, then we dive into

the two new requests, which are equally intriguing, and really showcase the kinds

of questions we get so many of and adore researching (often for hours!) to find the

perfect perfumes for.

Let’s begin!

Joanna said:

‘Dear Suzy and Nicola,

I can’t thank you enough for your amazing affordable iris prescriptions! Both sound

incredible and I will be definitely be hunting them down, especially Fragonard Belle

de Paris!

I especially want to thank you for your reviews of the new M&S perfumes. That

episode came out shortly before my trip to England from the States, and I

immediately added M&S to the itinerary! And WOW…Sheer Musk and Darkest

Vanilla are incredible! M&S perfumes are unavailable in America, so had my trip

been just a couple of weeks earlier I would have been completely out of luck, as I

would never have considered exploring M&S as a perfume haven without your

expert recommendation. I humbly beg you to do full reviews of the rest of the

Studio lineup! I feel that the interests of promoting truly exquisite super-affordable,

unique fragrances warrant such a podcast focus. Thank you for all you do for the

fragrance community!!’

Listener prescriptions:

Netta asks:

‘Hi! I recently discovered your podcast and I’m absolutely loving it. I’ve been binge

listening and enjoying every episode!!

I’ve always been obsessed with fragrance and smelling good, so it feels like I’ve

finally found my people.

I was wondering if you could recommend a perfume that’s similar to the

discontinued Armani Privé Pierre de Lune. I absolutely loved it and have never

managed to find anything that captures the same feeling. It had such a clean, soft,

almost soapy quality while still feeling fresh and elegant. I’d be so grateful for any

recommendations! Many thanks in advance, Netta.’

Daniela Andrier (well known for her love of iris) created Pierre de Lune, featuring

violet, iris, cassia & woody notes.

Suzy suggests:

Prada Infusion d’Iris

‘This modern and elegant fragrance opens with notes of mandarin, galbanum,

orange and orange blossom which lead to the heart composed of iris, cedar and

vetiver. The base is composed of incense and benzoin.’

Fragonard Belle de Paris

Another stunning iris scent by Daniela Andrier. And only £42 for 100