12. The Woman Behind all the Smells of Your Childhood (w/ Ann Gottlieb)

Listen to me fangirl for an hour straight with the nose behind every major fragrance from your childhood: Ann Gottlieb. Ann is as much of a pioneer as she is an institution in the fragrance industry. She is the nose behind fragrance canons like Axe, J’Adore Dior, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Carolina Herrera 212, all of the Calvin Klein fragrances, and honestly, I’m just scratching the surface. Her fragrances range from everything from fine fragrance to body care to home fragrance and more. If you can smell it, she can scent it.

In this episode, we discuss the rise of edible fragrances, the vision behind Axe, why J’Adore Dior wouldn’t be created today, the difference in style between French fragrances versus American ones, Ann’s relationship with and tutelage under Estée Lauder, how I need to stop trying to make Giorgio happen, new innovations and trends in fragrance, how Ann got started in this industry and what her advice is to those looking to follow in her footsteps.

Trust me: this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

FRAGS MENTIONED:

(INTRO) Robert Piguet Petit Fracas, Guerlain Angelique Noire, MFK Gentle Fluidity Gold, Maison Margiela By the Fireplace, Commodity Velvet, Lancome La Vie Est Belle Intensement, Christian Dior Bois D'Argent.

(INTERVIEW) Atelier Vanille Insensée, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Mugler Angel, Glossier You, Bath and Body Works Kaleidoscope, The Body Shop White Musk, Axe, J’Adore Dior, Guerlain Shalimar, Calvin Klein Obsession, Marc Jacobs Lola, Giorgio, Givenchy Amarige, Estée Lauder Beautiful, Bleu de Chanel, CK One, Chloe Innocence, Prada Carbon.

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