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• Sumptous Summer Home Fragrances and a Live Sniffalong with Raconteur

  We’re back from the inaugural @marieclaireuk Fragrance Awards, where the room sparkled with excitement and the scent of creativity. As judges, we celebrated the winners across niche, luxury, designer and high street houses, and the ever-growing world of fragrant body care.This week’s episode is a journey through summer’s most evocative home scents, from the ultra-luxe to the beautifully affordable, including a spinning disco-ball aromatic mister!!@meadowfarmlifestyle Smoked Orange & Honey candle: Imagine golden honey drizzled over sun-warmed orange blossoms, with bergamot and ylang ylang weaving through gentle amber smoke. Bright yet intricate, a candle that glows all year.@tothefairestlondon Cécile candle: Bergamot and mandarin shimmer, melting into rose absolute, amber and clove bud. A candle of modern sensuality - seductive, layered, and utterly beguiling.@neomwellbeing Squeeze the Day reed diffuser: The scent of ripe citrus, sharp grapefruit, juicy mandarin, and a cool breeze of eucalyptus. Instantly uplifting, a burst of pure sunshine for your space.@ormondejayne Ambre Royale diffuser: A golden aura of amber, regal and enveloping, adored by Nicola (and her florist). For those who crave warmth and elegance.@ormondejayne Rosae diffuser: Damascene rose sparkles with pear, blackcurrant, and musk, touched by gourmand fruits. Fresh, shimmering, and temptingly effervescent—perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms.@baobabcollection FETY MILALAO: Mint and vetiver entwine with ylang-ylang, echoing the playful spirit of Malagasy craftsmanship. The striped raffia recalls Côte d’Azur deckchairs, the scent a sunlit celebration.@lordsfragrancehouse Monteverde mini room spray: Rain-soaked canopies, orchid and tuberose bloom in the mist, patchouli and woods grounding you in Costa Rica’s lush cloud forest.Big Sur candle: Green herbs and cracked coriander ride the Pacific breeze, mingling with cedarwood and citrus peels. A breathless journey along sunlit coastline and towering redwoods.Pengelli Forest reed diffuser: Bluebells, hyacinth, lily of the valley, and orange blossom conjure springtime woods in Wales - mossy, violet, and alive with memory.#ad Sniff-along as we explore the last two scents in the @the_rac_on_teur Discovery Set II. Use code onthescent10 for an exclusive discount on Discovery Sets and full-size bottles at @bloomperfumery (code extended as sets sold out).Pavlova Kasanova: Bittersweet distance, a heart of cream and passionfruit, lime and meringue, musk and sandalwood. Sugar kisses and midnight guitars - impossible to forget, a hot summer dream.Lord Lamington: Rich layers of bergamot, strawberry, clary sage and coconut, cocoa and amber cream. Born for the crown, dipped in sweetness, a cologne for the ambitious - have your cake and eat it.Which scent calls to you? Tell us below, and look out for our poll on @onthescentpodcast soon.

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• Strength, Charisma and Our Second Incredible Raconteur Sniffalong

  Our latest #OnTheScent episode finds us prescribing scents for strength and charisma, AND diving into part two of our Sniff-along with @the_rac_on_teur!Lore asked for a fragrance to project quietly determined authority and charismatic leadership – not sweet florals or heavy ambers, loves tea notes, budget £120. Here’s what we chose and why:@olfactiveo Skin and Citrus: We recommend layering these from the Discovery Set. Skin is intimate and quietly confident – soft ambrette, beeswax, and sandalwood for ‘your best self’ aura. Citrus adds sparkling bergamot, grapefruit & champagne for sunlit brightness. Together, they radiate understated strength and [email protected] Ghost of Tom: A lightly smoked protective veil of black tea, bergamot, violet leaf & papyrus. Mysterious, tea-laced depth – perfect for making a memorable impression.@millerharris Tea Tonique: Like dawn mist over a tea plantation – crisp green tea, zesty bergamot, and a wisp of birch tar. Uplifting and clear-minded (confidence in a bottle).@ormondejayne Xian: Coolly refined – tea, citrus, & subtle woods for an elegant, versatile signature. Always poised, never overpowering.#ad Part two of our Sniff-along – We’re exploring the new Discovery Set II from The Raconteur (@the_rac_on_teur). Get ten percent off at @bloomperfumery with code onthescent10 until 9 July 2025.@the_rac_on_teur Killr Vanillr – Throaty vanilla with vetiver, orris, and hint of white chocolate – think 3am in a club (decadent, unforgettable).@the_rac_on_teur Ms Macadamia: Bold, nutty macadamia, mimosa, and peach, grounded by vetiver and sandalwood (independent, adventurous, utterly unique).Teagan asked – What perfumes give you strength and bravery for protest?@chanel Le Lion: Joyfully empowering – amber, patchouli, vanilla, and citrus remind you of beauty & hope.@bdkparfums Gris Charnel: Urban elegance – smoky black tea, fig, and sandalwood. Addictively powerful, like armour for the soul.@beaufortlondon Vie et Armis: Intense, provocative, and ready to protect via lapsang, whisky, tobacco, and incense.@marcantoinebarrois Ganymede Extrait: Luminous, mineral, and planet-sized intensity – immortelle and incense for celestial focus.@gritti Rebellion: Sparkling mint and bergamot over earthy patchouli and oakmoss = audacity and freedom.@mauboussin (by Christine Nagel, & so affordable): HUGEly assertive plum serves spicy [email protected] Sultan Vetiver: Grounded and unshakeable – multiple vetivers, woods, and spices for true inner strength.Which scent makes YOU feel unstoppable…?

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• Strength, Charisma and Our Second Incredible Raconteur Sniffalong

  Our latest #OnTheScent episode finds us prescribing scents for strength and charisma, AND diving into part two of our Sniff-along with @the_rac_on_teur!Lore asked for a fragrance to project quietly determined authority and charismatic leadership – not sweet florals or heavy ambers, loves tea notes, budget £120. Here’s what we chose and why:@olfactiveo Skin and Citrus: We recommend layering these from the Discovery Set. Skin is intimate and quietly confident – soft ambrette, beeswax, and sandalwood for ‘your best self’ aura. Citrus adds sparkling bergamot, grapefruit & champagne for sunlit brightness. Together, they radiate understated strength and [email protected] Ghost of Tom: A lightly smoked protective veil of black tea, bergamot, violet leaf & papyrus. Mysterious, tea-laced depth – perfect for making a memorable impression.@millerharris Tea Tonique: Like dawn mist over a tea plantation – crisp green tea, zesty bergamot, and a wisp of birch tar. Uplifting and clear-minded (confidence in a bottle).@ormondejayne Xian: Coolly refined – tea, citrus, & subtle woods for an elegant, versatile signature. Always poised, never overpowering.#ad Part two of our Sniff-along – We’re exploring the new Discovery Set II from The Raconteur (@the_rac_on_teur). Get ten percent off at @bloomperfumery with code onthescent10 until 9 July 2025.@the_rac_on_teur Killr Vanillr – Throaty vanilla with vetiver, orris, and hint of white chocolate – think 3am in a club (decadent, unforgettable).@the_rac_on_teur Ms Macadamia: Bold, nutty macadamia, mimosa, and peach, grounded by vetiver and sandalwood (independent, adventurous, utterly unique).Teagan asked – What perfumes give you strength and bravery for protest?@chanel Le Lion: Joyfully empowering – amber, patchouli, vanilla, and citrus remind you of beauty & hope.@bdkparfums Gris Charnel: Urban elegance – smoky black tea, fig, and sandalwood. Addictively powerful, like armour for the soul.@beaufortlondon Vie et Armis: Intense, provocative, and ready to protect via lapsang, whisky, tobacco, and incense.@marcantoinebarrois Ganymede Extrait: Luminous, mineral, and planet-sized intensity – immortelle and incense for celestial focus.@gritti Rebellion: Sparkling mint and bergamot over earthy patchouli and oakmoss = audacity and freedom.@mauboussin (by Christine Nagel, & so affordable): HUGEly assertive plum serves spicy [email protected] Sultan Vetiver: Grounded and unshakeable – multiple vetivers, woods, and spices for true inner strength.Which scent makes YOU feel unstoppable…?

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• Perfumed Postbag Special

  This week, we’re sharing heartfelt listener messages and scent stories that remind us why fragrance is so powerful – it’s a balm for the soul, a memory trigger, and a way to connect.We answered your burning questions:Incense lovers – searching for that nag champa glow? Try @aromafume Nag Champa roll-on, @lush Breath of God (mystic desert incense), @lush Karma (hippy shop bliss), and @amouageofficial Decision (frankincense, myrrh, vanilla – a warm embrace of acceptance).Wannabe Perfumers – ready to create your own scent? @experimentalperfumeclub, @maya.njie.perfumes, and @4160tuesdays offer brilliant courses and workshops for every level.Fruit & floral fans (no musk, please!): @jeroboamperfumes Hauto (pineapple, tuberose, white musk – but not as you know it), @themerchantofvenice Accordi Profumo Bergamotto Italia (juicy bergamot, woody sparkle), @vallensefragrance Sun (tropical fruits, frangipani, amber – sun-kissed serenity).Travellers to Japan – want to battle humidity & bottle the magic? @isseymiyakeparfums A Drop d’Issey Eau Fraîche (raindrops, lilac, sandalwood), @kenzoparfums Flower Ikebana Indigo (inky iris, blue vanilla – new for 2025!), @kenzoparfums Homme Indigo (marine iris, leather, sandalwood – inspired by indigo dyeing).#adDuring this episode, join our scented sniff-along! We’re diving deep into @the_rac_on_teur Discovery Set II – starting with Daintree Rain Tea (steamy rainforest, cool tea leaves, a whisper of green mystery) and No Tell Motel (olives, intrigue, midnight secrets, a lingering embrace).Grab your set @bloomperfumery and use code onthescent10 at checkout or in-store for 10% off The Raconteur Discovery Sets & full sizes.https://bloomperfume.co.uk/products/discovery-set-ii?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLBOpFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHk3kHtkPW7pPjt6QWyvk7s_6l8FKDdh9fy9hM02wJwLRdrYVyW5-poEsS77p_aem_q2sEe1iolzOiRoqvwk1F6QSets are flying out, but more are coming in – so keep trying! We will be discussing the reasoning four new ‘Australiscious’ collection scents as part of the next two episodes… (Code valid until 9th July 2025.)

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• Craig Andrade and The Utterly Australiscious Raconteur Story

  This episode is in partnership with RaconteurIn this episode we get to know the incredible Craig Andrade at one of our favourite fragrance stores @bloomperfumery . Craig is the founder of niche fragrance brand @the_rac_on_teur and his story is both emotional and inspiring.During the episode we learn about the moment in his life that changed everything and took him from being a lawyer in a high-stress environment to being totally immersed in the world of fragrance to the point that he enrolled himself into the Grasse Institute and started his journey as a perfumer and brand founder.Craig's brand is astonishing in a number of ways. Not only does he bring little known Australian botanicals to the fore and give them a beautiful spotlight, but there is a wonderful sense of humour and irreverence. (Craig injects so much of his amazing personality into the brand).Craig is the most passionate and supportive man as you'll hear. He champions everyone in the industry and we feel so lucky that he has also chosen to support our podcast not only for this episode for the next few weeks.During the episode we have our first encounter with his mind-blowingly brilliant collection. Join us as we sniff six gourmands, each with a uniquely Australian twist and some world-first notes that define his frontier perfumery practice: Killr Vanillr — Australians have a bit of a reputation for knowing how to have a good time. This is a scent for 3am — for lovers of late nights and legendary Australian dancefloors. Deep, dark, rich and smokey — a vanilla slice mirror ball. No-Tell Motel — Date night scent — If a dirty martini and spicy margarita hooked up, this would be their motel lock-in. Boozy, flirty, unapologetically fun. Two “world firsts” in fine fragrance: an “olive fruit absolute” extract and a CO2 extract of Tasmanian Mountain Pepper — which introduces a new earthy green facet to the spice family. I pioneered this new spice for the signature scent I designed for Australian pop star, Troye Sivan, and No-Tell Motel continues the story of this rare Tasmanian spice. Pavlova Kasanova — A bittersweet ode to long-distance love, built around Australia’s most iconic dessert: the pavlova. Ms. Macadamia — Bold and free-spirited, a scent I designed as a tribute to all the women in my life: Australia’s native macadamia nut, native golden wattle, precious orris root and sultry smokey peach. Lord Lamington — A classic cologne, laced with ambition and a slice of Australia’s cocoa-dipped nostalgic cake. For those who want to have their cake and eat it. Daintree Rain Tea — A meditative scent inspired by Australia’s ancient Daintree Rainforest. Rain, tea and rare blue lotus in quiet communion.AND THIS IS WHERE IT GETS EVEN MORE EXCITINGFor the three episodes that follow this one, Suzy and I will be delving even deeper into these fragrances and we'd love for you to join us.Head to the Bloom Covent Garden website (Or go in store) and purchase one of the amazing Raconteur Discovery Kits via this link . Craig is giving you 10% off with the code onthescent10 . Then join us for an On The Scent sniffalong in each episode, where we can all experience these amazing scents together. The code will work from 19th June 2025 for four weeks.We can't wait to go on this journey with you xx

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