Episodes
Episode Name: Cygnet Perfumery - A Conversation with Sondrine Kehoe & Patrick Beggs
Episode No: 001
Release Date: 28th March 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Sondrine Kehoe, founder of Cygnet Perfumery, to explore the delicate craft of natural botanical fragrances. Sondrine shares her journey into perfumery, her inspirations, and the philosophy behind Cygnet’s small-batch, handcrafted scents. We discuss the unique challenges and rewards of working exclusively with natural ingredients, the creative process behind her compositions, and how scent can evoke deep emotional connections.
Join us as we uncover the beauty of slow, intentional perfumery and experience the artistry behind Cygnet’s stunning collection.
Watch or listen now and immerse yourself in the world of natural fragrance.
Episode Name: Criminal Elements - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Corey Newcombe
Episode No: 002
Release Date: 11th April 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Corey Newcombe, the creator of Criminal Elements, a fragrance house that dares to challenge convention. Corey takes us on a journey into the rebellious and unconventional world of perfumery, where each scent tells a story of danger, desire, and defiance.
Join us as we explore the inspiration behind his bold compositions, the interplay of light and dark in scent creation, and the alchemy of crafting fragrances that push boundaries. From the raw materials to the final bottle, Corey shares his process and vision for a brand that refuses to conform.
Watch or listen now as we uncover the provocative side of fragrance and the artistry behind Criminal Elements.
Episode Name: Ficifolia Fragrances - A Conversation with Founder and Owner Sophie Marcoux
Episode No: 003
Release Date: 25th April 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Sophie Marcoux, the founder and creative force behind Ficifolia Fragrances—a boutique fragrance house inspired by the textures, colours, and rhythms of Australian cityscapes.
Sophie shares her journey from a background in brand and product development to launching a line of perfumes that are both grounded in nature and elevated by modern storytelling. We explore her approach to sourcing native botanicals, the influence of place on scent, and the slow, intentional process behind her perfume compositions.
Join us for a note-by-note masterclass as we experience one of her signature fragrances in real time, and gain insight into the philosophy and craft behind Ficifolia’s beautifully balanced creations.
Watch or listen now as we will uncover the quiet power of modern perfumery and the elegance of scent shaped by a sense of place.
Episode Name: Anka Kuş Parfüm. - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Ali Erkekli
Episode No: 004
Release Date: 11th May 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Ali Erkekli, the founder and perfumer behind Anka Kuş Parfüm—a bold and eclectic fragrance house known for crafting olfactory journeys inspired by history, travel, faith, and art.
Ali shares his personal and creative evolution, offering insight into how memory, emotion, and cultural storytelling shape his perfumes. Each scent is designed as a portal to a moment in time or place in the world—rich in texture, meaning, and mood. We also explore his hands-on, artisanal approach to blending, bottling, and narrating through scent.
Join us for a note-by-note masterclass as Ali guides us through one of his signature creations, unveiling the inspiration, materials, and layered storytelling that define the Anka Kuş collection.
Watch or listen now as we will uncover the quiet power of modern perfumery and the elegance of scent shaped by a sense of place.
Episode Name: Perdrisât - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Callum Rory Mitchel
Episode No: 005
Release Date: 23rd May 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Callum Mitchel, the founder and perfumer behind Perdrisât Perfume—a provocative and deeply personal fragrance house that defies convention with scents that are unique, vulnerable, and unapologetically bold.
Callum shares the emotional and artistic impulses that drive his work, revealing how identity, memory, and intimacy are translated into scent. Each fragrance in the Perdrisât range carries a story—sometimes raw, sometimes tender, always arresting. His work challenges norms and invites us into a world where perfume becomes a form of self-expression and resistance.
Join us for a note-by-note masterclass as Callum walks us through “Daddy,” one of the brand’s standout creations. We explore the materials, inspiration, and taboo-breaking ethos that make Perdrisât an unforgettable force in modern perfumery.
Watch or listen now as we dive into the world of fragrance shaped by feeling, subtext, and fearless storytelling.
Episode Name: Siuno - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Amanda Thompson
Episode No: 006
Release Date: 6th June 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Amanda Thompson, the founder and perfumer behind Siuno—an intimate and contemplative Australian perfume house known for its poetic compositions and evocative storytelling.
Amanda shares the emotional and sensory influences that shape her work, revealing how memory, nature, and quiet strength are transformed into scent. Each fragrance in the Siuno collection is a study in restraint and resonance—designed to evoke not just a place or feeling, but a deeper internal shift.
Join us for a note-by-note masterclass as Amanda walks us through “Ulysses,” a signature scent that captures the heart of the Siuno ethos. We explore the raw materials, emotional narrative, and refined craftsmanship that define her approach to modern natural perfumery.
Watch or listen now as we enter a world of fragrance shaped by introspection, atmosphere, and the still power of scent.
Episode Name: Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Aysha Hansen
Episode No: 007
Release Date: 20th June 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Aysha Hansen, the founder and perfumer behind Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances—a boutique Australian perfume house rooted in memory, personal storytelling, and the quiet magic of scent.
Aysha shares the inspirations behind her debut collection, drawing on her childhood in Torquay, her travels through Europe, and her passion for natural materials. Her fragrances are deeply personal and thoughtfully composed—designed to reflect not just a mood or a moment, but the emotional threads that tie us to place and self.
Join us for a note-by-note masterclass as Aysha walks us through “Golden Thread,” a signature scent capturing the warmth of summer florals, childhood memories, and sun-drenched skin. We explore the raw ingredients, the intimate narrative behind the composition, and the craft of modern perfumery through Aysha’s lens.
Watch or listen now as we step into a world of fragrance shaped by memory, femininity, and the golden light of lived experience.
Episode Name: Eden of Yore - A Conversation with Founder and Perfumer Eden Meilland
Episode No: 008
Release Date: 4th July 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Eden, the founder and perfumer behind Eden of Yore—a delicate and evocative perfume house inspired by antiquity, heirloom florals, and the timeless beauty of nature.
Eden invites us into her world of scent-making, where every fragrance is a love letter to memory, craftsmanship, and botanical elegance. Rooted in a reverence for the past and a deep connection to the present, her perfumes are hand-blended in small batches using rare naturals and artisan techniques.
In this note-by-note masterclass, Eden guides us through Raizelle—a luminous fragrance anchored in neroli, rose of a hundred petals, and Jesuit balsam. Together, we trace the lineage of her materials, the inspirations behind her compositions, and the poetic philosophy that underpins her work.
Watch or listen now as we wander through a perfumed garden of the old world—where each scent whispers of longing, legacy, and the romance of the handmade.
Episode Name: Tulita - A Conversation with Founder Lucy Bradshaw
Episode No: 009
Release Date: 18th July 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Lucy Bradshaw, the founder and perfumer behind Tulita—a deeply meditative and transformative perfume house rooted in ritual, botanical artistry, and the Sanskrit philosophy of renewal.
Lucy invites us into her contemplative world of scent, where every fragrance is an intentional act of connection—between self, nature, and spirit. Drawing on whole botanicals, tinctures, and artisan techniques, Tulita’s compositions are hand-blended in small batches with reverence for tradition and an eye toward the sacred.
In this note-by-note masterclass, Lucy guides us through Agati—a grounding yet luminous creation that opens with Italian bergamot, Egyptian basil, and violet leaf before revealing a heart of Indian cardamom, French cypress, and American cedarwood. Anchored in a rich base of Australian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, and Indonesian patchouli, Agati is a scent journey designed to bring the wearer back to centre.
Watch or listen now as we explore the power of perfumery as ritual—with every note an offering, and every bottle a reminder to return to the stillness within.
Episode Name: Mid-Season Recap - A Reflection of the Journey So Far
Episode No: 010
Release Date: 1st August 2025
In this special mid-season episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we pause to reflect on the incredible journey so far—celebrating the perfumers, founders, and creative directors who have shared their artistry, passion, and stories with us.
From intimate note-by-note masterclasses to explorations of brand identity, craftsmanship, and the power of scent to connect us to memory, culture, and place—each conversation this season has offered something unique and unforgettable. We revisit standout moments, key technical insights, and the fragrances that have left the deepest impressions on our olfactory journey.
Watch or listen now as we look back on the first half of the season, celebrating the creativity and vision shaping Australia’s perfume landscape, and setting the stage for the inspiring conversations still to come.
Episode Name: Cosmic Witch Society - A Conversation with Perfumer Rhiannon Mapstone
Episode No: 011
Release Date: 15th August 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Rhiannon Mapstone—the founder and perfumer behind Cosmic Witch Society, a fragrance house where scent becomes spellwork and each creation is infused with celestial mysticism, botanical alchemy, and personal storytelling.
Guided by the ethos of the witch and the rhythms of nature, Rhiannon crafts each perfume with intention, foraging select materials and weaving them into compositions that honour both the sacred and the sensory. All fragrances are cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and made in-house in small batches, with activated sigils embedded into their creation to carry an energetic signature.
In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Midnight Grove—a shadowy yet luminous fragrance that opens with pine, galbanum, and black pepper before revealing a heart of musk, frankincense, earthy vetiver, woody incense, and delicate touches of rose and jasmine. It settles into a lingering base of musk, warm amber, and powdery patchouli—designed to evoke the stillness, mystery, and magic of wandering through an enchanted forest under moonlight.
Watch or listen now as we journey into a world where every bottle is a ritual, every note an intention, and every wear a reminder of the magic that connects us to ourselves and the cosmos.
Episode Name: AAWED – A Conversation with Founder Yassin Ahmed
Episode No: 012
Release Date: 29th August 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Yassin Ahmed—the founder and creative force behind AAWED, an Australian luxury perfume house where scent becomes a vessel for memory, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling.
Rooted in the Arabic word “Aawed”, meaning “Come Back,” the brand is a heartfelt homage to the defining moments, places, and feelings that shape our essence. From the wild coasts of Lorne to the lush tranquility of Melbourne’s botanical gardens, AAWED fragrances invite you to revisit the landscapes and emotions etched into your soul.
In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Great Ocean Road—a breathtaking olfactory portrait of Australia’s rugged southern coastline. It opens with lush fig, golden honey, rose, cardamom, pimento, and cananga, evoking verdant ridges cradling the sea. The heart unfurls with violet, caramel, cypriol, geranium, and a briny seaweed accord—melding wild botanical beauty with untamed pelagic allure. It settles into a powerful base of oud, musk, ambergris, oakmoss, and civet, grounding the fragrance in sensual warmth and earthy mystery.
Watch or listen now as we trace the coastline through scent and memory, discovering how fragrance can return us to ourselves—and the places we never truly left.
Episode Name: Veigel Perfumes – A Conversation with Founder Corey Veigel
Episode No: 013
Release Date: 12th September 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we’re joined by Corey Veigel—founder, perfumer, and the creative heart behind Veigel Perfumes, a boutique Australian fragrance house crafting olfactory stories with soul.
Veigel Perfumes is rooted in nostalgia and personal connection, weaving memory, music, and family legacy into each composition. From humble beginnings as a fragrance collector to launching his own line, Corey’s journey is one of curiosity turned craftsmanship—where every bottle reflects a facet of his lived experience. Inspired by the people closest to him—his wife Natasha, son Leo, and the quiet moments of beauty in everyday life—Corey approaches perfumery as both art and artifact.
In this episode’s masterclass, we explore Amore Del Fico, a fig-forward fragrance inspired by Corey’s wife’s nonno and his beloved backyard garden. Bursting with ripe fruit and layered with green, lactonic, and woody textures, it captures the warmth of memory and the intimacy of place. As we walk through the top, heart, and base notes, Corey reveals the emotional architecture behind the scent, and why this fragrance—complex and deeply personal—felt like the perfect ambassador for his brand.
We also explore the broader Veigel collection, including The Gambler, a tribute to his father steeped in whiskey, leather, and smoke; Natasha, an amber-fruity-floral named after his wife; and the radiant minimalism of Crystalline.
Watch or listen now as we uncover the layers of memory, emotion, and storytelling that define Corey’s creative ethos—and why for Veigel Perfumes, scent is never just scent. It’s biography in a bottle.
Episode Name: Anomalous Parfum – A Conversation with Founder Zackariya Ibn Hossain
Episode No: 014
Release Date: 26th September 2025
In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we’re joined by Zackariya Ibn Hossain—founder, perfumer, and the conceptual force behind Anomalous Parfums, a provocative Australian fragrance house crafting deeply emotional olfactory works that defy convention.
Anomalous Parfums is rooted in introspection and intensity, weaving memory, grief, love, and transformation into each fragrance. From his beginnings as a collector and obsessive researcher, Zackariya’s journey into perfumery has been anything but formulaic. His compositions are layered with symbolism, emotional honesty, and a reverence for rare and precious materials—each scent a vessel for unspoken truths.
In this episode’s masterclass, we explore Marble’s Tear, a fragrance that begins in love and ends in sorrow. Structured like a narrative arc, it opens with notes of cocoa, chocolate, and amber, blossoms into vintage rose and bourbon vanilla, and settles into a base of sacred agarwood, musks, and animalic resins. As we trace the top, heart, and base, Zackariya reveals the personal architecture of this scent—and how it encapsulates the Anomalous ethos.
We also explore the broader Anomalous collection, including the incense-soaked marine depth of Belly of the Whale, the animalic seduction of Devil’s Deceit, the lush and floral Blood of River Nile, and the sun-soaked fruit-and-earth nostalgia of Standing in a Mango Field. Limited editions like The Last Light in Thebes reveal Zackariya’s devotion to legacy and ritual, drawing on ancient funerary rites and sacred symbolism to build scents that read more like ceremonies than perfumes.
Watch or listen now as we uncover the layered emotions, sacred ingredients, and daring philosophies that define Zackariya’s creative process—and why for Anomalous Parfums, perfumery is not simply about scent. It’s about transformation, memory, and truth.
Episode Name: Olfactive Traveller – A Conversation with Founders Kevin Truong & Marcelo Oillataguerre
Episode No: 015
Release Date: 10th October 2025
IIn this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Kevin Truong and Marcelo Oillataguerre—the creative duo behind Olfactive Traveller, a niche fragrance house inspired by journeys, landscapes, and the emotional imprint of place.
Born from a shared love of scent and travel, Olfactive Traveller captures the stories, textures, and moods of destinations around the world—beginning with their debut Italy Collection, an olfactory homage to the country’s vibrant cities, rich history, and sensory traditions.
In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Roma 271, a fragrance that evokes a journey through a day in Rome, with its bold dark coffee, bright lemon zest, spiced pink pepper, elegant orris, incense, and a warm base of amber, patchouly, and vanilla.
We then journey through the rest of the Italian chapter: Dolce Milano, a festive gourmand recalling panettone with Italian bergamot, candied orange zest, caramelized almond, dried fruits, and creamy sandalwood; and Pelle Viola, a floral-leathery scent woven with ginger, cardamom, Italian iris butter, smoky leather, saffron, and oud—each fragrance offering a unique facet of Italy’s culture and atmosphere.
Watch or listen as we trace the heart of Italy through scent and storytelling, discovering how travel-inspired fragrances can carry us back to the memories, flavours, and emotions of a place—wherever we are in the world.
Episode Name: Archer Farrar – A Conversation with Founders and Perfumer Katrina Cochrane
Episode No: 016
Release Date: 24th October 2025
IIn this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Katrina Cochrane, the founder and perfumer behind Archer Farrar Perfume Atelier, a botanical fragrance house that celebrates the raw beauty, complexity, and craftsmanship of natural perfumery.
Working exclusively with plant-derived materials, Katrina’s creations explore the intersection of art, chemistry, and the natural world—each composition a study in patience, precision, and place. Her process is deeply rooted in the French method of perfumery, where every botanical is carefully diluted, documented, and evaluated to reveal its full nuance.
In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Mona Farm, a fragrance inspired by the autumn gardens of Mona Farm in Braidwood, New South Wales. Built around jonquil in full bloom and layered with agrestic, earthy tones, Mona Farm captures the delicate balance between floral refinement and pastoral warmth—where rose leaf, chamomile, hay, and amber evoke misty mornings, cool sunshine, and the richness of the land itself.
We then journey through the wider Archer Farrar collection: from Dark Cedar, a rose-spiked martini in a whisky bar of wood, leather, and smoke; to Green Vetiver Oil, an award-winning study in vetiver as raw and storm-charged as summer rain on dry earth; and Embrace Oil, a narcotic floral-spice blend that wraps the wearer in coffee, tuberose, and sandalwood. Each fragrance reveals a new dimension of natural perfumery—where emotion, material, and method intertwine.
Watch or listen as we delve into the alchemy of nature and the artistry of a perfumer whose devotion to botanicals transforms scent into story, and story into scent.