With 1.4 million followers, Paul Fino (@paulreactss) is one of the best-known content creators on #PerfumeTok. He has a keen eye for finding hidden gems and helping his audience discover affordable scents that don’t compromise on quality. In 2023, he fulfilled one of his lifelong dreams: creating his own fragrance, Miss Girl, in partnership with Oakcha.
In this episode, Paul sits down with Marianne Mychaskiw, who runs communications at Scentbird. He talks about Nicki Minaj sparking his love for perfume, building a collection of 600+ fragrances on a budget, and layering as a door to a new dimension. Together he and Marianne explore 18 affordable fragrances including classic, artisan, and even viral KFC and Winnie the Pooh scents.
Highlights:
• Highlights from Paul’s TikTok
• Fragrances don’t have to break the bank
• An unexpected Hawaii-inspired pick
• How layering gives you a new dimension in fragrance
• Why Discovery Kits are worth it
• Scent is like art
• How Paul built a fragrance collection on a budget
• Budget perfume hacks: resale & bottle swaps
• Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj, the first fragrance Paul ever bought
• Pink Friday 2, a businesswoman on her way to a multimillion-dollar deal
• Cé Noir by Beyoncé: is it worth the high price?
• Honeypot by Winnie the Pooh
• Eau D’uardo by KFC: will you smell like fried chicken?
• Paul reacts to his old viral videos
• Video Reaction: A trip to Bath & Body Works
• Video Reaction: On Jimmy Kimmel with Miley Cyrus
• Video Reaction: Massive deals at T.J.Maxx
• Paul reflects on his journey
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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.