131: The Third Maybe Annual Smell Ya Later Awards
It's 2023 and three years after launching this podcast, we have yet another maybe annual awards that acknowledge the year's triumphs and the year's flops, with minimal pivoting to scent trends, brand follies, and however else we were confused and flabbergasted by fragrance this past year. Episode Rundown: ~ 10:17 Tynan smells like Hermés Twilly Tutti ~ 15:30 Sable smells like Ex Nihilo Musk ...
54m Sep 12, 2023
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130: From Checkmate To Soulmate with Mind Games
What do chess and perfume have in common? Mostly one thing that we know of: Mind Games, the fragrance brand that revolves around the moves and spirit of chess. In this episode we interview brand co-founder Alex Shalbaf about chess, fragrance, and soulmates. Episode rundown: ~ 0:11 A listener Hotline message regarding baby scents ~ 0:17 Sable smells like Kilian Pearl Oud ~ 0:21 Tynan smells ...
1hr 3m Sep 05, 2023
1hr 3m
129: Scent Is A Self-Love Thing (✿♥‿♥✿) feat. Steph Stone
FOTP (friend of the pod), the lovely and endearing Steph Stone — nail artist to the stars and our personal friend — comes on SYL. We have a fun friend hang, chatting about the smell of being on set, growing up in Hawaii, the scent of the many landscapes of LA, and wearing perfume to announce yourself to the world. [What we smell like today: The Harmonist Sun Force, Victoria's Secret Tease Coco...
1hr 16m Aug 29, 2023
1hr 16m
128: Lessons In Romance With Régime Des Fleurs
In this episode, we interview Alia Raza, founder of Régime Des Fleur, the coolest luxury fragrance brand in NYC.
1hr 11m Aug 22, 2023
1hr 11m
127: Getting The MEMO
We have John Molloy, co-founder of MEMO Paris, Floraiku, and Hermetica, to regale us with the joys of creative partnership, the intricacies of creating three unique luxury fragrance brands, and the art of shadowing with fragrance.
1hr 13m Aug 15, 2023
1hr 13m
126: Flop-onomics Report 2023
After a little break, we're back with a catch-up and a data snapshot of what fragrance trends (and which trends from our previous forecasts) are indexing now.
51m Aug 08, 2023
51m
125: What Are Your Fragrance Beige Flags?
There are red flags, there are green flags, and now there are beige flags — all of which we've somehow made about fragrance and scent in this episode. We answer a listener hotline memo about cultivating one's sense of smell, we discuss that "perfume girl" scent and what its commonalities are, and other nonsense. [What we smell like today: L'Objet Rose Noire, Kayali Velvet Santal & Silk Santal]...
1hr 4m Jul 11, 2023
1hr 4m
124: Perfume For Yearning feat. Universal Flowering
We have Courtney Rafuse, perfumer and founder of Universal Flowering on to talk about perfume for yearning and the romance of perfumery. [What we smell like today: Korres Saffron Orris,  Universal Flowering Purple Afternoon] Find us at Smellyalater.live (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef917d/shows/643affe1-f13e-4659-91cd-5c0854e29609/episodes/cb196eda-...
54m Jul 04, 2023
54m
123: The Fragrance Brand With A History Lesson In Every Bottle, Feat. Arquiste
We have Carlos Huber of Arquiste on this episode to chat about the historical lore of his scent creations, making hotels smell so expensive, and being the collab king of the scent world. [ What we smell like today: Narciso Rodriguez Neroli Ambrée, Ellis Brooklyn Sunfruit] Find us at Smellyalater.live (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef917d/shows/643af...
1hr 12m Jun 27, 2023
1hr 12m
122: What Perfume Would You Get Tattooed On Yourself?
No* wrong answers *Some
54m Jun 13, 2023
54m
121: The Best Non-Visual Compliments
Wears perfume (manipulatively)...
1hr 4m May 30, 2023
1hr 4m
120: If You're Gonna Do One Thing This Summer, It's Smell Me
Let's get loud (smelling).
1hr 4m May 23, 2023
1hr 4m
119: Fragrance Has Always been Quiet Luxury
In which your hosts expound upon how fragrance has always been "quiet luxury."
59m May 09, 2023
59m
118: The Santal Elephant In The Room feat. Perfumer Frank Voelkl
We have the perfumer of the moment, Frank Voelkl on for this benchmark episode of Smell Ya Later. We talk scent trends, signature perfume styles, how one fragrance he created is solely responsible for Big Sandalwood's rise, why everyone is obsessed with scents that smell like nothing, and his favorite scent that he's made. [What we smell like today: Fzotic Vetiverissimo, Kayali Deja Vu White F...
59m May 02, 2023
59m
117: Make Everyone Around You Suffer
What is the perfume spray threshold? How many sprays do you spray? We asked, we researched (went on Reddit), and we sprayed, all in the interest of Sprayology™ (not to be confused with anything remotely involving science). [What we smell like today: Snif Crumb Couture, Diptyque Eau Nabati] Find us at Smellyalater.live (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef...
55m Apr 25, 2023
55m
116: What's The Value Of Viral?
OK, look, we haven't seen each other in over a week so this is a lot of catching up in all areas: beauty, personal, taxes, fragrance, professional, fragrance... This episode has everything (but a concrete agenda): Power Couple swag swaps Sable went to some influencer party at The Met Tynan did his taxes. Do not pay for Raya Manifesting Sable has to finish her dumb book The pistachio scent sup...
57m Apr 11, 2023
57m
115: How Do You Trademark A Scent?
We finally lawyered up... to find out how and why scents are trademarked. We'll smell you in court! [What we smell like today: Universal Flowering There Is Bliss Then There Is You] Find us at Smellyalater.live (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef917d/shows/643affe1-f13e-4659-91cd-5c0854e29609/episodes/cb196eda-6c70-4dcc-9d51-cabe4bb6ed38/www.Smellyalat...
1hr 6m Mar 28, 2023
1hr 6m
114: Nothing But Nette
We talk to Carol Han Pyle, founder and poet of our favorite candle brand Nette about what "clean" means when it comes to candles and scent, the poetry of describing scent, and the importance of a good cup. Also in this episode: we finally went to Carbone (it was OK), Pistachio Munchausen Syndrome, and why you should never give candles to boys.
1hr 6m Mar 21, 2023
1hr 6m
113: My Way Or The Privé With Armani Fragrance
A nice little convo with Armani Fragrances
54m Mar 14, 2023
54m
112: Live From NY, It's Smell Ya Later
A recording of our live show for On Air Fest 2023 at the Wythe Hotel, Feb 24th. Find us at Smellyalater.live (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef917d/shows/643affe1-f13e-4659-91cd-5c0854e29609/episodes/cb196eda-6c70-4dcc-9d51-cabe4bb6ed38/www.Smellyalater.live) (where the merch is) Leave us a message on the SYL Hotline at Speakpipe.com/smellyalater (ht...
52m Mar 07, 2023
52m
111: Storytelling Through Scent With Imaginary Authors
In which we speak with Imaginary Authors founder Josh Meyers to discuss storytelling through and with scent, being a self-taught perfumer, and what blood actually smells like.
1hr 5m Feb 28, 2023
1hr 5m
110: The SYL Fragrance Etiquette Guide
Rule #1: Take this with a big ol' grain of salt.
1hr 2m Feb 21, 2023
1hr 2m
109: I should text him...
What smells repel and attract us? What does Love™ smell like vs what love actually smells like to us? Why are so many for men fragrances so bad? Why does cum smell like bleach? These questions and more are presented and circumvented on our third annual Valentine's Day episode. [What we smell like today: Margiela Replica On A Date, Imaginary Authors A whiff of Wafflecone] Find us at Smellyalat...
1hr 5m Feb 14, 2023
1hr 5m
108: No Punk-Ass Perfumes at Joya Studios
We have Frederick Bouchardy of Joya Studios on this episode to talk about all things scent & design, the chaos of building your own studio, and all those quirky candle collabs.
1hr 19m Feb 07, 2023
1hr 19m
107: The Celebrity Fragrance Of It All
We go through a broad catalog of the celebrity fragrances we grew up with, and the evolution of the modern celeb fragrance format. Also: A lil catch up with what's new from some  of our fave brands Is butter a gourmand Being romantically chaotic But not professionally chaotic New York City smell destinations Aluminum is bad for your brain apparently But saunas are good Who do we want to make a...
1hr 8m Jan 31, 2023
1hr 8m
106: The Gateway To Gourmand: It's The VANILLA-SSANCE
Our conspiracy (correct) theories about the renaissance of VANILLA™ this year.
1hr 2m Jan 24, 2023
1hr 2m
105: What Scents Trends Can We Expect For 2023?
What's in, what's out for your 2023 smelling experiences?
59m Jan 10, 2023
59m
104: Living La Vida LUSH
This episode, we speak with LUSH about all how a handmade brand creates such potently memorable and earth-friendly fragrances as they do.
1hr 4m Dec 27, 2022
1hr 4m
103: KILIAN Is Writing The Script On Perfume
We have the one, the only Kilian Hennessy as a guest on this tres iconique episode!
59m Dec 20, 2022
59m
102: Our Favorite Perfumes From 2022
As 2022 Decembers itself away, we reflect upon our favorite fragrances that were launched this year. There were so many! But we have but two noses between us and have only smelled a handful. These are our favorites of that bunch. (Also if anybody knows where to get perfume factices -- those giant fake perfume bottles -- let us know. Because we want them.)
1hr 8m Dec 13, 2022
1hr 8m
101: Imposter Syndrome Is Over & Other Answers
Every December since the start of this pod, (so the last two) we wind down in December with a bi-annual Q&A AMA for our loyal and nosy listeners. This is the 2022 edition of that. Enjoy. [What we smell like today: Byredo Black Saffron, Abel Pink Iris] Leave us a message on the SYL Hotline at Speakpipe.com/smellyalater (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef...
1hr 8m Dec 06, 2022
1hr 8m
100: The Top 100 Best Smells of All Time: Part 2
Continuing our previous episode (because it's so damn long), here is the second half of our TOP 100 Smells Of All Time (100SOAT) 100th-episode episode.
1hr 29m Nov 29, 2022
1hr 29m
99: The Top 100 Best Smells Of All Time: Part 1
For our 100th episode, we're covering 100 of the best smells of all time, in no particular order.  This is part 1. [What we smell like today: StrangeLoveNYC DeadofNight, Kayali Vanilla Royale Sugared Patchouli 64] Leave us a message on the SYL Hotline at Speakpipe.com/smellyalater (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/8b7973f0-fdbe-4555-91cd-1417b8ef917d/shows/643affe1-f13e-4659-91cd-5...
1hr 28m Nov 22, 2022
1hr 28m
98: Your (Holiday) Scent Siri Is Here
We asked you to ask, and you asked! This is a concierge episode service for listener gift-guide inquiries.
52m Nov 15, 2022
52m
97: How About All These Tiny Perfumes?
In which we list off fragrance discovery sets we like/are good/worth it for you to explore a brand and collect as many tiny smells for your personal collection and enjoyment. But not before a half-hour cold open featuring our thoughts about our writing careers, Sable being (problematically) sprung, Tynan's conflicted feelings about personal essays, and other bullshit you either love or hate. [...
1hr 17m Nov 08, 2022
1hr 17m
96: Eau De Thotumn™
As we are in the thicc of Thotumn™, we present you a robust list of our favorite scents to wear for cuffing, for fluffing, or just for courting attention :)
1hr 11m Nov 01, 2022
1hr 11m
95: The Bath & Body Works Holiday Fancy Football Candle-Off
It's giving... ranking the 12 best-selling Bath & Body Works holiday candle scents for your entertainment.
1hr 1m Oct 25, 2022
1hr 1m
94: So you want to smell like a salad?
As this episode title suggests, this is another classic chat, featuring listener voice memo guidance, new smells, October vibes (?), seasonal scents not being a thing except for fall (and maybe summer), scents we want to smell but haven't yet, etc. Surprisingly! With very minimal spiraling! They said it couldn't be done!  Enjoy :) [What we smell like today: Matiere Premiere Crystal Saffron, Ea...
1hr Oct 04, 2022
1hr
93: The Smell Of Vacation™
A vacation by the beach has a tell-tale scent: salty ocean, pool chlorine, and of course, sunscreen. Meet the company that distilled the vacation vibe into a nostalgic eau de toilette (and many sunscreen products as well).
1hr 2m Sep 27, 2022
1hr 2m
92: Do you like the smell of LUXURY?
[Will Ferrel voice] Do you like LUXURY? Well, we have a guest on this episode that is redefining what luxury can mean, starting with fragrance made with extractionless molecular technology.
1hr 8m Sep 20, 2022
1hr 8m
91: The Second Maybe Annual Smell Ya Later Awards
It's been two years of smelling y'all later, so we once again must do our little awards (and demerits) ceremony.
1hr 12m Sep 13, 2022
1hr 12m
90: How It Started, How It's Going
How did we ever get into fragrance in this way? So glad you didn't directly not ask...
1hr Aug 30, 2022
1hr
89: A MidSummer Scent Catch-up
A little catch-up convo with the hosts, inventorying our recent scent faves, fave-nots, and what our scents of summer are doing the most (and the least). Plus: Sable learned that Martha's Vineyard is not affiliated with Martha Stewart Tynan remains in his Vanilla Era Why doesn't anyone respect vanilla? Sable bought big pants A new cherry bombshell enters the villa Trying so hard to understand ...
1hr 5m Aug 16, 2022
1hr 5m
88: Everyone's Fave Fragrance Auntie, Funmi Monet
This episode, we're joined by Funmi Monet, TikTok's "fave fragrance auntie" and one of the funniest and most comprehensive fragrance content creators on web3.
1hr 13m Aug 09, 2022
1hr 13m
87: Flankers Forever! The Marc Jacobs Daisy Effect w/ Erwan LeBerrigaud
It's the flankers episode, with Marc Jacobs Fragrance — and an entire Daisy garden.
1hr 6m Aug 02, 2022
1hr 6m
86: What Are These Sneaky Scents In Skincare Products?
How do you make something smell like nothing? With more smells, it turns out.
1hr 5m Jul 26, 2022
1hr 5m
85: One Frag, Two Frag, Red Flag, Green Flag
It's about time for a mid-2022 Q&A AMA from your hosts.
1hr 17m Jul 19, 2022
1hr 17m
84: Absolutely VABulous
Perhaps you've heard of this trend of anointing oneself with one's own vaginal secretions as a means of attraction...
1hr 8m Jul 12, 2022
1hr 8m
83: Ice Cream Doesn't Have A Scent... Until Now
We have been alerted to the existence of edible fragrance to spray on your ice cream before you eat it, so naturally, we are doing a spray-and-tell episode for you.
59m Jul 05, 2022
59m
82: When Woo Girls Waft By
What IS a party girl scent? Well, you know it when you smell it...
1hr 2m Jun 21, 2022
1hr 2m