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For those tired of swiping on apps, four artists in London have brought you another sensory option for finding a date: smelling your way to a match. The Scent of Connection is an artist collective founded by Jack Jessé, Niko Alonso, Porsha Thompson, and Jasmine Imren, focused on reimagining how people connect by exploring sensory experiences beyond sight — namely smell. We speak with Niko and Jasmine on this ep to talk about how to throw a successful scent-based matchmaking event.

[Today we smell like: Guerlain Black Perfecto by Le Petite Robe Noire, and 27 87 Sonar]