Perfume Room

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Hosted by comedian, dating expert, and perfume lover/advisor Emma Vernon, Perfume Room is a safe space for the Perfume-Obsessed to hang, learn, *live, laugh, and love.* Each episode delves into the mysterious world of fragrance through a lens that is equal parts entertaining and informative. You can expect perfume reviews, 101s, hot takes, funny tangents, dating stories, and juicy conversations with top experts, innovators, and personalities in and outside of the fragrance world. Perfume Room is a pod about life and love as experienced through the fifth sense. IG: @perfumeroompod @emmavern TikTok: @emma_vern Music by Max Vernon Art by Israel Rodriguez

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  • Missybeez71
    Loving this podcast!
    This podcast is delightful if you’re a fragrance lover/nerd! Emma is delightful and so thoughtful and smart. I love hearing her take on fragrances and I love the choice of guests she has on.
  • Amy M.S.
    The best
    Emma has inspired me to find olfactory joy in all aspects of my life. She leads this podcast with research, curiosity, humility, and a sharp sense of humor. Thank you Emma!
  • Snompi22
    The best
    I’ve learned so much from this show, can’t thank Emma enough for sharing her extensive knowledge with us in such an approachable way 🙌🏻
  • Beckyhalpern
    100/10
    One day I woke up and was suddenly a fragrance fanatic, having barely owned perfume in my life. I sought out content and thank god I found Emma, because I now can’t imagine my perfume journey without her. She has been my true first teacher. Informative, fun, delightful interviews, reviews, and information. Love you, Perfume Room!
  • StellaNerp
    An absolute joy
    I’ve been listening to Perfume Room for over 2 years and it is one of the podcasts from which I look forward to updates the most. Get ready to embark on an olfactive journey and learn about the stories, inspirations, and artistic visions behind the world of fragrance. Emma is an excellent host and attentive interviewer who knows how to ask the right questions and keep the conversation both technically interesting and broadly relatable. Plus, Emma runs an incredible Smell Club (it’s like book club but for fragrance!) which has expanded my palette and appreciation of several notes in perfumery in addition to being an all around fun time - highly recommend it!
  • Kat$39
    🩷👃
    Emma is fun, funny and intelligent and the interviews are an interesting exploration of a creative world that we don’t have nearly as much language for as we do for the other arts - which makes the show feel fresh, because as much as we’ve heard from visual and musical artists about their stories and process, most of us know almost nothing about the scent artists!
  • Gwyndolyn22
    Top 3 faves
    Must listen every week. Emma is so intelligent and funny and has the most interesting and wonderful guests 🤩
  • Eliza Felice
    effervescence in a bottle
    This podcast literally saved me from sinking into a deep dark depression. As soon as I hear the “Seinfeld on Ecstasy” music intro I almost giggle with anticipation to “sniff” up the latest perfume game Emma & her guest is about to drop. I have loved rediscovering fragrance so much through Emma’s perspective. Her pods go deep & personal but are hilarious & informative. I would drink her voice if it came in a bottle! She is sweet, genuine, edgy, bubbly, sweet & uplifting, I never get tired of listening to her. My commutes have become magical & transformative rather than repetitive, mindless & dull. It is by far my favorite podcast.
  • FronieLee
    The Incredible World Of Scent
    Thank you, Emma, for the incredible interviews with perfumers and historians and scientists and all the other fascinating people involved in the world of scent. A world that attracts the greatest cross-section of humans I have ever encountered in my life. I just finished listening to the interview you had with Hilde Soliani. I am obsessed with her work but am a little angry with her because I can’t get Bambolina anymore. OK, I’m not really angry with her. She is the queen. Glad I got that off my mind. Seriously, Thank you.
  • kRICHARDb
    One of my favorite podcasts!
    This is a great podcast for fragrance lovers! Regardless of whether you’ve been into fragrance for a while or just dipping your toes in, Emma has great episodes and features really interesting guests. The conversations are so insightful, informative, and entertaining.
  • mobec
    Simply the best!
    I love everything about this podcast…it is funny, silly, informative. Whether or not you are well versed on perfumery, it does not matter - Emma presents really interesting people, topics and insights to the world of scent. I especially love when she has the “historians” my word, not hers, and they reveal such enlightening pieces of the fragrance world and it is obvious from their stories that history does often repeat itself. @mauricelaurentscent
  • Aramatam
    10 10 10
    Perfect—no notes. This podcast is everything a perfume freak could ask for—amazing guests, deep dives, laughs. Along with being fun and playful, it’s also focused. Episodes don’t meander like a few other perfume pods I follow. (No shade, Just a different style!) What’s also special is how Emma creates opportunities for her listeners to connect out in the world via smell club and scent swaps. Merci!
  • Sallyksks
    My favorite pod!
    Even if you’re not already perfume obsessed, give this one a try! Emma is a dazzling podcast host, she interviews the most renowned perfumers in the world in such a smart and graceful way. Seriously, her skills as an interviewer bring out the most insightful and charming stories from all her guests. Come for the light-hearted gab and leave with a newfound appreciation of the perfume industry and scent as a part of daily life <3
  • bdeanskibinski
    Fabulous Fragrance Podcast
    This is such a wonderful podcast for anyone who is interested in or passionate about the world of fragrance and perfumes. Emma brings an obvious passion and expansive knowledge to her interviews with perfume artists, and her questions always lead to engaging, enveloping storytelling from her guests. Really can’t recommend this podcast more enthusiastically to anyone who is even remotely passionate about fragrance and the world of perfume artistry.
  • Goody Cloyse
    The dress is both, baby
    Raspy, dark, intriguing. But also girlish, squeaky, helium. How does she do it? Five stars for perfume's preeminent woman of mystery.
  • InsidiousFlair
    Best Everday Fragrance Podcast for Everyone!
    I LOVE this podcast. I listen to it while I work to get through the day without becoming too distracted (although I do sometimes have to write down a perfume to try!). She gives great interviews with so many genuinely interesting individuals, and I love her solo episodes too because she is both funny and really informational! I am a newbie in the fragrance community and learning so much from this podcast and other online content. I have tried listening to other perfume podcasts and they aren’t the same, this is my favorite! I hope to buy one of her fragrance consults someday when I have a need for a special perfume!
  • HeatherGoody
    I'm learning so much
    I'm pretty new to the world of perfume. I love this podcast. I have gotten such an education and appreciation for different notes that I wouldn't normally think to try. Highly recommend listening.
  • Tokki’s Mom
    Fantastic Podcast
    I’ve always loved perfume but recently wanted to learn more about creators and the industry. Emma’s interviews strike the perfect balance for the casual perfume lover and for the fragheads with humor, insight and fun anecdotes!
  • Princess ga
    Welcome to the wonderful weird world of fragrance
    I have been an avid lover of all things scented for my entire life. I have been perfume collecting for 20+ years and I absolutely love this podcast. An amazing conversational tone makes it fun to listen to as well as being very informative. I also appreciate the lack of “snobbery” on the part of the host , who gives her opinions but not judgement. As a perfume nerd (I refuse to use the term f-head) I am always impressed with the caliber of guests. Please bring on my perfumer crush Jerome Epinette who has crafted so many of my beloved and favorite fragrances. As a fellow lover of Atelier Cologne I appreciate the update you provided on their current status. Thank you Emma…you truly are a pleasure to listen to. I am binging all your old shows, as I only discovered this pod fairly recently.
  • cshward
    I feel pretty!
    I don’t know why but this podcast makes me feel so pretty. Like I’m the best smelling gal in the room. I love listening to Emma’s descriptions of fragrances. If she taught a college course I’d maybe finally go to college.
  • TheGeneralTso
    Quite good!
    I used to be what I’d call just a casual fan of scents but I feel like listening to this podcast has made me like an expert! Emma is so engaging, so funny, and such a professional. Every episode is so informed and such a joy to listen to
  • Vampsandtramps
    Hit or miss
    This used to be a 5-star podcast, but not it is mostly brand founder schilling their scents, highly repetitive. It still has it moments when Emma features regular perfume lovers for conversions. The Margaret Cho episode is the absolute best.
  • Jen K1978
    Inspired to Sniff
    I’ve learned so much about perfume listening to Perfume Room. Emma has impeccable taste in fragrance and every episode leaves me inspired to sniff!
  • The Fragrant Vintner
    Top Notch
    Love this pod - awesome coverage on fragrances.
  • tracybrooke
    A wonderful pod!!!
    I love listening to shows where people are so interested and knowledgeable about their niche and THIS IS IT. If you love perfume or just love people really being excited and interested about things they love, this is the show for you. Emma is the perfect host for this. Charming! Funny! Asks the right questions! And the guests are great. Check this one out!
  • An irritated app user
    Excellent
    I love this podcast. Emma is engaging and knowledgeable and pulls you into a fascinating discussion about fragrance. I enjoy thé interviews but I think I like the solo episodes more - Emma clearly has both a creative and intellectual angle on the world of scent. So glad I found this gem!
  • Yotabunny
    Lovely Pod
    Good job Emma! You ask all the right questions and get the answers I’m waiting for. I enjoy learning about fragrance and think your podcast is both informative and super fun, thank you! (Pshht Pshhht!)
  • ORuser97215
    For Fragrance Lovers!
    Emma hosts such a fun, easygoing podcast with amazing guests from all over the fragrance spectrum- classically-trained perfumers with dozens of classics to their names, independent & iconoclastic perfumers, beauty bloggers/fragrance influencers, you name it. I love that the show notes include every fragrance mentioned, so I can prowl online and learn more after I listen! Emma has introduced me to so many scents that have become favorites. I suspect that, like me, many fragrance-obsessed folks don’t have a large number of people in their lives that share the same degree of interest in the topic, which makes Emma’s podcasts that much better. She gets it, and is excited to share her love of the scented realm!
  • 10/10 will listen again
    Top fragrance pod
    This is the absolute best podcast around perfume and fragrance. We are lucky to have Emma bring together these guests and topics.
  • tcatanio
    Just Wow!
    The interview with Christopher Chong was so much fun to listen to. He is magical and a pure joy to listen to. Great work on your informative and delightful podcast, Emma. Teri from NJ
  • buttonpusher
    A great teacher of a sometimes intimidating topic
    I LOVE Perfume Room. I wish this had existed when I was first exploring perfume. Emma Vernon approaches the subject in such an easygoing, yet expansive way. She gets into details which grab the attention of both deep fragheads and newbies, and manages to create this atmosphere that is compelling and never condescending. Her guests are top tier. There’s always info about newer scents on the market and older favorites, and products run the gamut from drugstore to niche. It’s quickly become one of my favorite podcasts.
  • ekhchicago
    Bingeworthy
    I’m so happy that I found this podcast after there were already 80 episodes so that I can binge it to my heart’s content. Emma is hilarious and insightful. Cannot stop listening. I have learned so much already. she’s in the tub with me. She goes on walks with me. She does dishes with me. It’s the best.
  • Designfan82
    Calming and fun
    Emma is thoughtful and funny and has such a wide array of guests who speak about perfume and fragrance passionately. Her interview style is warm and intelligent but I love her solo episodes. Emma has a gift for describing scent with vivid imagery. I love that the podcast focuses on the fragrance art and industry, I feel inspired to love and appreciate the fragrances I have vs consuming and hoarding more. Love this podcast!
  • Bodacia the Exalted
    A lovely room to step into
    Emma brings a sparkle and friendly warmth to every episode. It is a joy to listen to her voice as a mini vacation from an ordinary day. I have always loved smelling fragrances, but am new to perfume appreciation and have learned so much from listening to her podcast. Her recommendations are on point, and guests are as diverse and remarkable as their work. This is a thoughtful and lighthearted program for anyone curious about the deep broad world of smells. Also highly recommend participating in Smell Club, so fun to come together to experience scents. Thanks for sharing your perfume love with us!
  • aqpauly
    My go-to fragrance podcast
    There are quite a few perfume content creators out there, but Emma’s podcast (and TikTok) stands out for its consistently informative, thoughtful, and humorous approach. LOVE!
  • jessi!!
    Most amazing podcast!
    I’m a person who loves and indulges in as many art forms as I possibly can, and I owe Emma the hugest thank you for making the art of fragrance accessible to me too! This podcast has inspired me and pushed me to scent in an entirely new way, and in doing so has opened up my creative world. So excited and so grateful to have these new tools at my finger tips! Can’t wait for my sample packs to arrive :). Thanks to all who make it happen!! XOXO
  • Deweystew
    I found a new hobby.
    I’m new to fragrances, so I’ve been listening to a lot of different people on YouTube. Emma’s show is the most interesting and informative.
  • MysteriousSkinn
    Emma is scentsational! 💖✨
    Let me start off by saying that I just recently really got into fragrances…and what a treat it was to find Perfume Room. Emma is full of knowledge regarding fragrances (and a ton of other things). She makes her podcast easy to understand, and teaches me new things every time I listen! Not having many friends, it’s nice to hear someone discuss the fragrances I’m interested in (with the coolest guests), in such a conversational manner. If I lived in New York, I could totally see Emma and me vibing! Keep up the great work…look forward to tuning in to the next episode!!! 💖✨
  • MegO'C
    Insightful, educational, and funny
    Emma is a delight to listen to! I love learning about all aspects of the perfume industry—everything from different notes to behind-the-scene insights into how perfumes are created. This podcast inspired me to do a deep dive into the world of fragrance. I love it and listen every week!
  • EAU de YOSH
    Obsessed
    The Perfume Room hosted by Emma is one of the best places to discover and deep dive into the world of perfumery and the super talented noses and creators behind the hottest brands on the scene. She gives us VIP access without the hassle of having to bribe the doorman. You feel like you’re part of the conversation because she manages to ask all the questions in your own mind. She’s knowledgeable about fragrance and pop-culture without being pretentious and lighthearted while asking intimate questions. She is an amazing talk show host!
  • @myscentshelf
    A GEM ❤️💎
    Emma is an absolute gem and I freaking loveeeee listening to the podcast. Really happy I found it especially as a fragrance lover. She knows what she’s doing & I seriously look forward to listening to the episodes. She’s great at directing the conversation and you can feel her love of fragrance. #truefragheads
  • pinkpoge
    Love it!
    This podcast is great if you’re nosey like me and want to know what perfume people wear. Emma is so knowledgeable and an awesome host. I really enjoy learning about the perfume industry, it’s so much more intricate (yet small?) than I imagined.
  • MabelandMe
    Obsessed
    A friend suggested this podcast and I got obsessed right off the bat!! I’ve always loved fragrance but never been super knowledge. I have learned so much from Emma and her guests. And I’ve bought so many yummy samples that I share with friends from Emma’s suggested sites. 10 out of 10!!!
  • treytylor
    Phenomenal and informative for fragheads!
    Emma feels like that kind friend who wants to share her knowledge of scent and fragrance in a way that is warm and curious, the opposite of condescending. The way she interviews her subjects is so thoughtful and she always asks the best questions that I’m wanting to know, both as a fragrance lover and a wannabe amateur perfumer. Highly recommend listening!
  • Chrismk90
    Love love love!
    Love love love this podcast! Emma is so whimsical and humorous, providing an amazing look into perfume world: the scents, the industry, and it’s champions— interviewing anyone from perfumers to enthusiasts. She explains the rather complex world of fragrance to a layperson, with so much ease, and it’s so delightful!
  • Sd010193
    The best for the inside scoop on fragrancesN
    Perfumeroom pod is extremely knowledgeable and with Emma’s energy and VIP guests you can really get a true taste (or shall I smell?) of the fragrance world. Highly rec!!
  • Makona1232
    Perfect Podcast
    This podcast is ran by a highly knowledgeable yet approachable host! I wanted to get into fragrance but it’s very intimidating and I have learned so much is such a short period of time. This podcast is perfect for both a novice or an expert in fragrance.
  • Horseman 12345
    Fragrance lovers unite!
    If fragrance is your love language, Emma is your poet! Only listen if you like to hear interesting people talk about interesting things and also only if you like positive energy and a little fun & humor because that’s what you’ll get!
  • kittyandakat
    A treasure trove of knowledge
    I feel like I’ve learned SO much since listening to this podcast. Emma’s unique teaching style and podcast guests have opened my eyes to different sides of the perfume world. Thank you Emma for everything!
  • lifeisboss
    Perfume Room is Pure Serotonin!
    Perfume Room Pod is my ULTIMATE comfort show:) It makes me so happy hearing all of the guests’ passions and getting inspired by Emma’s immersive scent commentary! I have puchased several of her perfume recs and have not regretted a single one! She is amazing at describing scent via storytelling and I love all of the nitty gritty about the perfume industry that herself and the guests share on the show!
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