Perfume Room

In this episode, I am joined by fellow Perfume TikToker Emelia O'Toole (@ProfessorPerfume)! Emelia and I try to guess each other's big 3 astrological signs (we're both wrong, lol), and then get into a deep discussion of how much our scent tastes are correlated to our astrological signs & Myers Briggs types. We give each other some new recs, talk about the scents that changed our lives, discuss how our tastes have evolved over time, and overall, I listen in awe as Emelia tells me her life story (which may or may not have been written by Sally Rooney). FOLLOW: TT @professorperfume // IG @professor.perfume FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: TT @emma_vern // IG @ perfumeroompod // IG @emmavern FRAGS MENTIONED: MFK Amyris Femme, Montale Iris So Intense, Mugler Aura, Tocca Bianca, Dedcool Red Dakota, Etat Libre You or Someone Like You, Boy Smells Tantrum, MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, Ariana Grande Cloud, Le Labo Santal 33, Etat Libre Secretions Magnifiques, Immortal Perfumes Pemberley, Maison Matine, Initio Rehab, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, Atelier Trefle Pur, Caron Pour un Homme de Caron, Atelier Vanille Insensee, Atelier Cedre Atlas, Atelier Cedre Envirant, Immortal Perfumes Untamed Lady, Immortal Perfumes Lady Day, Le Labo Bergamote 22, Floraiku One Umbrella for Two, Floraiku I See the Clouds go By, Maison Margiela Springtime in the Park, Vagabond Enchanted Forest, Nest Indigo, White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor, Jessica McClintock, Calvin Klein Obsession, Eight & Bob Original, The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille, Glossier You

In this episode, I chat with Rosie Johnston (aka the Rosie behind by/ Rosie Jane)! We divulge our mutual love of white musk and chat about the inspiration behind each of the seven frags in her line, as well as some of her inspiration for future scents. We also discuss the smells of Rosie's childhood in Australia, what it really means to be a 'clean fragrance,' and of course, because I have zero self-control, I show Rosie my Aussie accent. SHOP: www.byrosiejane.com FOLLOW: @byrosiejane FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG @perfumeroompod FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern // TT @emma_vern

Aspen Apothecary is a brand new indie perfume line that combines fragrance and function. How? Because their scents are not only conscious, vegan, and sustainable; they are CBD-INFUSED. The founders say it won’t make you high, but I beg to differ ;) (jk, lol). But for real, their fragrances are not only amazing-smelling, but super calming, and thus, we love. In this episode, I chat with Co-Founder Keta Burke-Williams about her and her sister Kaja’s inspiration, motivation, the process behind creating Aspen Apothecary, the role of CBD in their fragrances, and their advice for anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. And you know we got Perfume Room listeners that exclusive discount code. SHOP: www.aspen-apothecary.com EXCLUSIVE 10% DISCOUNT: code 'perfumeroom10' FOLLOW: @aspen.apothecary FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: IG @perfumeroompod @emmavern // TT @emma_vern

In this episode, we are joined by Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli (!!!). In addition to being an Iron Chef, a judge on Chopped, the host of Supermarket Stakeout, and the Executive Chef of Butter, Alex is also an avid perfume lover. Alex reveals the fragrance she buys in bulk, the one she can't stand, her favorite smells, strongest scent memories, her philosophy of ‘smell THEN tell’, and how her experience as a chef has influenced how she experiences fragrance. Alex's scent descriptions are the ASMR you didn't know you needed. I also give my top 10 scents of the month, and for the Perfume 101, I explain what animalic scents are. FOLLOW ALEX: @guarnaschelli FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern @perfumeroompod // TikTok @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED: Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache, Stella McCartney Stella, Chanel Egoiste, Dior Feve Delicieuse, Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum, Kilian Angels’ Share JUNE TOP 10 ROUND-UP: Atelier Cafe Tuberosa, Masque Milano Lost Alice, Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, BDK Parfurms Gris Charnel, Altaia Yu Son, Atelier Silver Iris, Atelier Iris Rebelle, Montale So Intense Iris, Aesop Marrakech, MFK Amyris Femme

In this episode, I chat with Fur Co-Founders and lifelong BFFs Laura Schubert and Lillian Tung. Fur is a hair grooming company that caters to every part of the body, for every body (& every haircare routine). We chat about stigmas and media narratives surrounding how private parts should look and smell, our own trials and tribulations surrounding pubic hair grooming and aftercare, and how Fur is challenging the status quo. We also discuss Fur’s origins and evolution, the very intentional scents of Fur products, and Laura and Lillian’s dynamic as best friend co-founders. FOLLOW FUR/LILLIAN & LAURA: @fur_you //@_lauraschubert @lilliantung FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: TikTok @emma_vern // IG @emmavern & @perfumeroompod GET A PERSONAL PERFUME CONSULT W/ EMMA: heyhero.com/influencer/Emma-vernon

In this episode, I help comedian, actor, and TikTok superstar Jake Cornell find his new signature scent. Jake was Perfume Room’s first-ever IRL guest(!), so we had the pleasure of testing out 15 different contenders (and giving our unfiltered thoughts about each of them) IRL. If you enjoy how I describe fragrance, wait till you hear Jake. In Perfume 101, I explain the difference between 'clean' versus 'natural' fragrances. And duh, at the end of the episode, Jake walks away with a new signature scent! FOLLOW JAKE: @jakewcornell on all platforms FOLLOW EMMA: IG @emmavern @perfumeroompod // TikTok @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED (IN ORDER OF SMELLING): Boy Smells Violet Ends, Boy Smells Rose Load, Boy Smells Suede Pony, Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule, Creed Aventus Cologne, Diptyque Tempo, Oil Perfumery’s Black Afgano impression, Serge Lutens L’eau D’armoire, Le Labo The Noir 29, Commodity Book (the one we describe as dill), Byredo Oud Immortal, Diptyque Orpheon, Thin Wild Mercury Laurel Canyon, Vilhelm Parfumerie 125th & Bloom, Atelier Gold Leather, Boy Smells Tantrum

In this episode, I chat with one of my best friends — astrology and beauty expert, and also my COUSIN(!), Lauren Rubin! Lauren discusses losing and gaining back her smell due to Covid and how it’s impacted her perfume taste, what she currently wears, and her identity crisis with only liking fragrances she doesn’t feel match her outward identity. I give Lauren some new scent reccos, and we talk about, um, feet. IG: @emmavern @perfumeroompod TikTok: @emma_vern KORRES 20% discount code: PERFUMEROOM20 FRAGS MENTIONED: Montale Intense Cafe, Mancera Roses Vanille, Fragrance Du Bois NY 5th Ave, Hanae Mori Hanae Mori, Chanel Allure, Pink Sugar Aquolina, Myth Brooklyn Ellis, Pirette, Hermes, YSL Mon Paris, Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy, Vilhelm Mango Skin, Oakcha Sorcery, Axe, Hermes Eau D’Orange Verte

In this episode, I talk to musician & fragrance content creator Justin Copeland of the popular fragrance YouTube channel, 'Stay Fresh Productions.' Justin gives his top 5 colognes for life and for date night, assesses and advises which colognes my boyfriend should add to his collection, talks about his experience as a synesthete and which colors he can smell, & I tell him his aura (because, you know, I think I'm psychic or whatever). We talk weird DMs, the fragrance creator community, working with brands, his favorite perfumes for women, and *cue airhorns,* the fragrance that Justin just launched in collaboration with Zaharoff!!! FOLLOW JUSTIN: @stayfreshproductions BUY HIS COLOGNE: www.worldofzaharoff.com (Brass & Soul) FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod @emmavern (IG) // @emma_vern (TikTok) FRAGS MENTIONED: Parfum de Marly Percival, Dolce & Gabbana The One EDP, Penhaligon's Halfeti Cedar, Cartier Declaration D'Un Soir, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EDP, Prada Luna Rossa Carbon, Roja Parfums Danger Pour Homme, Amouage Reflection Man, Guerlain L'Homme Ideal L'Intense, Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme, Le Labo Rose 31, Roja 51 Essence de Parfum

In this episode, I talk to 27-year-old DedCool founder and perfumer Carina Chaz. We discuss her favorite fragrances (DedCool and *gasp* non-DedCool), the DedCool scent that Miley Cyrus wears, how Carina got her line into Barney’s (pour one out), Millennials vs. Gen Z, her perfume-wearing habits, and her process and motivation for creating honestly, one of the coolest perfume companies in the game! USE CODE 'COOL15' TO GET 15% OFF ANY DEDCOOL PURCHASE FOLLOW DEDCOOL/CARINA: @dedcool on all platforms//@carinachaz on IG FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @emma_vern on TikTok // @emmavern // @perfumeroompod on IG GET A PERSONAL PERFUME CONSULT W/ EMMA: heyhero.com/influencer/Emma-vernon

In this episode, I chat with Thin Wild Mercury perfumer and founder Cathleen Cardinali! Cathleen is a self-taught, indie perfumer whose first collection, titled, “The Los Angeles Collection” has had incredible success, and includes unique unisex fragrances evocative of different iconic LA neighborhoods and spots. And surprise: we get a bonus cameo from TWM’s co-founder, creative director, and Cathleen’s fiance (!), Anthony Polcino. We talk about how they source inspiration for their fragrances and packaging, their backgrounds prior to perfume, what it’s like being in business with your SO, some juicy reveals on the upcoming New York collection, and how they transitioned Thin Wild Mercury into a full-time business. And you best believe, we got Perfume Room listeners that sweet, sweet discount code. Also, today's Perfume 101 is all about skin scents! DISCOUNT CODE: Use code "perfumeroom" at checkout for free shipping on all orders! (Limit one per customer; US shipping only) WEBSITE: www.shopthinwildmercury.com TIKTOK & IG: @thinwildmercury FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM/EMMA: IG: @perfumeroompod @emmavern TikTok: @emma_vern Get a custom perfume consultation with Emma: https://heyhero.com/influencer/Emma-vernon PERFUMES MENTIONED: Emma's Scent of the Day: Precious Liquid Neroli Musk x Montale Intense Cafe TikTik Q: Clean Skin Ambre Blends Ambre Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudree Lake and Skye 11 11 Tiffany & Co. Sheer Interview: Aesop Hwyl MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 Thin Wild Mercury Laurel Canyon 1966, Zuma 1975, Chateau 1970, Whisky 1969, 34 Bohemian Cafes