The root of the word “perfume," Ancient Egyptian perfume rituals, and the use of galbanum in the 13th century, with Sue Phillips, who carved her space in the industry as a "scentrepreneur.” It’s a term she coined to describe her work developing fragrances for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., Lancome, and Burberry, and celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes.
In this “Summer School” special bonus episode, Sue sits down with Brittney Jackson Moseley, who runs integrated marketing at Scentbird. She shares the early history of perfume as a ritual, the story of bringing Tiffany’s first fragrance to life, and how men can break free old-time scent preferences.
Highlights:
- The root of the word “perfume”
- Ancient Egyptian perfume rituals
- The use of galbanum in the 13th century
- Why Grasse became fertile ground for perfumery
- How Sue’s love of fragrance began
- The accident that led to an “aha!” moment
- Ambient scenting and why it works
- The story behind Tiffany’s anniversary fragrance
- Working with perfumer Jacques Polge
- Finding a fragrance that suits you
- Understanding fragrance families
- Keeping a pulse on what’s new in fragrance
- Ever been invited to an immersive scent dinner?
- Training your nose and uncovering your scent preferences
- “Not all roses are the same”
- Scent Spotlight: Fresh, Floral, Woodsy, Spicy, and Fruity
- Men can love florals, too
- Why so many people love vanilla
- Sue’s book: “The Power of Perfume”
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What is Scent World?
Indulge in a world of fragrance with Scent World, a show that explores the power of expressing yourself through scent. Presented by Scentbird, each episode is a multisensory experience rooted in unfiltered conversations with perfumers, visionaries, and fragrance lovers. They’ll share everything they know, take you behind the scenes, and transport you to their most intimate memories. Whether you’re a beginner or a fragrance aficionado, Scent World will inspire you to experience scents (and life) more deeply.