Fragraphilia - The Podcast
Fragraphilia is a passion project hosted by Jeff and Jane Dashley, who explore and celebrate the world of perfume and fragrance with a focus on luxury and niche scents. In each episode the couple shares what they have been wearing that week and discusses news, trends, and upcoming releases that have caught their attention. The show closes with a blind-testing segment in which each host picks three fragrances from their sample collection for the other to try and critique before the reveal. Jane is a painter and artist with a background in fashion blogging, while Jeff works as a freelance web developer and designer. They live in the Dallas, Texas area with their son and three dogs.
Episodes
You Sound Like A Man That Wants A Babysitter
There has been a gourmand awakening in our lives that involves Jelly Belly jellybeans, perfumes, and even a body butter. We're not sure what's going on but we're leaning into it. We also discuss a couple of perfumes we used to think were quite similar but realize we were way off. All that, a few movie references, and of course, The Game.References:Laundry Sauce x Arquiste MisfitJane's Bod
Private Equity Luxury Scent Profile
Back from a little break with lots to discuss. We go through some of the perfumes we've received recently from both brands and friends while bringing up some thoughts and theories on aroma-chemicals and potential trends. Thank goodness for Christina from Dry Down Diaries, this episode's benefactor, for spoiling us with such great samples. We also share a new line of room sprays that eleva
I Was Not An Athletic Child
Changing up our habits this week by recording during the day as we adjust to a new schedule. In other words, we had to trade in our Manhattans for tea. In this episode, Jeff finally finds his magnolia scent, and we go through the discover set from Le PÈRE. Spoiler alert: We love it! We also rattle off what we've been wearing as we deal with the 100 degree weather here in Texas. Oh, and th
Fragraphilia & Friends - Rachel Green of L'Epoque Parfums
We've kept it a bit closer to home in this installment of Fragraphilia & Friends with Dallas based Rachel Green, founder and CEO of the popular new brand L'Epoque Parfums. Find out about Rachel's remarkably fast pace from conception to launch, her desire to have fun with it along the way, and for the fans of her line, plenty of hints for what's in the works in the months to come. Oh y
Black Eyeliner and Leather Skirts
From start to finish, perfume to perfume, this may be our most satisfying episode we've ever recorded. It's also longer than usual but every perfume we tried was a hit and our favorite was probably the last. Or, maybe it was the first because we finally added a bottle we've been talking about for months. Regardless, every one was a winner, even during The GameSpecial Request - What are yo
It Took 10 Business Years To Get Here
In this episode we discuss the new summer release of L'Epoque, the most recent from Serge Lutens, and a walk-through of Carine Roitfeld's discovery set. Which are the keepers and which are not. All that and a few winners from The Game.Shout-outs to Chelsea from @thebeastof_gevaudan and Tracy of @invisiblestoriesScents Mentioned In This Episode:Serotonin Spritz by L'Epoque / Baccarat Rouge
Changing The View of My Himbo Scent
Are there perfumes you'd want backup bottles of should they ever become discontinued or limited? Thank you, Listener Lisa, for the great question. We discuss a few we'd select and whether or not it's best to just let the past be the passed. We also ordered a few vintage classics that definitely didn't disappoint. Finally, Paraphrase has a new vanilla perfume being release in early July na
I Looked It Up, Everyone Survived
It's been a wonderful couple of weeks with new and new-to-us releases from smaller niche houses. From the incredible packaging and nightlife nostalgia of El Morocco to the otherworldly influences of Rite of Way and Sorce, we've been really impressed with a number of perfumes we've been blessed to receive lately. Plus a little rant (again) about AI marketing in the perfume space and some s
No Thoughts, Just Vibes
Recorded after a whirlwind scent tour at Neiman Marcus and Maison Martin Margiela, we discuss the many perfumes we sampled and spritzed throughout that day before we highlight a few favorites from our cabinet and the fragrances we've worn most from the past week. All that and The Game, and oh, a special cocktail recipe that really needs a proper name.**CORRECTION NOTES: Jeff mentioned tha
The Athleisure of Perfume
Coming at you from a stormy Sunday evening that also happens to be Mother's Day, we discuss our fun meet up with Rachel from L'Epoque, shopping a new store in Dallas, and how much we're enjoying the perfumes we already own. Oh, plus The Game too.Scents Mentioned In This Episode:Dreams and Nightmares and Delusions of Grandeur by L'Epoque / Side Effect by Initio / Silphium by Stora Skuggan
Don't Be Fake French In My Face
An easy, breezy episode where we discuss the barn-burning piece on Glossier's You and the dreamless state of the flanker economy from Fumes on Substack. We also spend a little time sharing our excitement for the upcoming launch of El Morocco's perfume line and a little longer going through some newer houses and releases that we received hours before we recorded.All that, and of course, Th
Teach Yourself HTML of Perfumery
In this episode we discuss a few newer releases from some of our favorite houses such as Arquiste and Eris Parfums as well as what's happening with all of this news regarding investments and buyouts of some bigger brands in beauty and fragrance. Plus, a few thoughts from Jane on how perfume has become more about being experts on notes and accords rather than creating mystique and mood. Al
It's Really Hard To Be Mad At White Florals
We are alive and we can smell. After a long hiatus battling illnesses that left us without two of our favorite senses, we return with a renewed love for all things perfume, and well, podcasting about it. Listen to us babble about our blind buy challenges, updated want list, and what we've been wearing. Oh, and a couple of new favorites from the game. One of which Jeff bought immediately a
Yes, It's an Edging Fragrance
Hey look it's a new year and we're finally far enough along in January to release our first episode. Now that we're here, let's talk about our latest pickups, what we've been wearing, and where we see things going with trends and collecting in 2026. We even manage to find a little time to get doomerist and a bit blasphemous.Oh, and a very strong round of The Game.Article Reference - Why d
The Winds Are Coming In From Barn Country Today
Just popping in for an extra episode that we decided to record on the fly. Luckily we were sent a wonderful package from our good friend Caitlin**, who spoiled Jane with a bottle from her want list and several samples for us to discuss on air. Oh yeah, and The Game too, where Jane decided bomb out her nose with one of her own entries. Luckily we picked out a few good surprises as well.**F
Here We Are Talking About Death Bed Perfumes
Hard charging towards the end of the year, we dive into our most worn perfumes of 2025 and then steer right into the macabre as we discuss our death bed fragrances. Like the memories that will pass before our eyes, we travel that journey through scents and perfumes. Also, as we still live and breathe, we talk about the scents we've been wearing lately and a candle that has really burned i
You're Not A Bust Man?
After almost a month break, government shutdowns, Halloween, and whole mess of other things, we're back and ready to talk perfumes (and apparently candles). We discuss the new release from Maison d'ETTO and they're wonderfully milky collaboration with Rodrigo Flores-Roux. We continue to Stan for Perfumer H, both perfumes and candles, and discuss a new line of candles from Sam of My World
I See We're Heavy On The Not Naming Names Part
After taking an extra week off, we're energized and back with plenty of perfume reviews, laundry recommendations, tips on wearing natural deodorant in Texas, AI rants, and a lot of white floral talk. All that and some real winners in The Game. Scents Mentioned In This Episode:Flower No 1, Smoke, Rain Wood, and Heliotrope by Perfumer H / Bois Obscur and Baudelaire by Byredo / Vanilla Powd
I Can't Make Sense of What I'm Experiencing Here
We're back to our normal programming and talking points with Jane celebrating the successful launch of her latest collection of paintings with a new perfume the best symolizes it. We also discuss some of the new Balenciaga collection, the magical releases from Sage and Salt, and Jeff decides that maybe you can't wear just any perfume to the bakery. Put on your boots and lets get riding 'c
Fragraphilia & Friends - Tracy Wan
In our first installment of Fragraphilia & Friends, we decide to bring in some high level sophistication, grace, and the ability the properly pronounce French words. We proudly welcome the wonderful Tracy Wan to the podcast.Throughout the episode we discuss Tracy's backstory, her upbringing, perfume-y fruits and stinky food. We also bond over her affinity for gauzy lens cinema and our
Just Thinkin' About Dupes and Dudes
We've been so excited to discuss the newest release from Paraphrase Perfumes, Fruit Thieves, which was totally worth all the customs delays. Thanks to Josh who kindly sent it to us as a gift. We also dip our toes in the water of the ever-present topic of dupes and how they play into the manosphere and Reddit sales. As fun as that seems, most of this episode is heavy on Parfum d'Empire as
Wait, I'm Getting Word From My Subconscious
Are we doing damage to our noses with some of these powerful aroma-chemicals? We don't know for sure, but maybe, and we discuss it a bit in this episode. We also talk about a few milk perfumes, the perfumes we're looking forward to wearing once the heat breaks, and some ways to layer Oudh Infini. And for those keeping score, you can bet on Jane mentioning L'Astre.Oh, and a pretty solid ro
Smells Like the Mating Call of A Tropical Bird
After a short break from our normal recording routine, we are back and ready to ramble about the perfumes we just can't wear in this god forsaken heat, but some that we do, and others we look forward to wearing in the fall and winter. Also, Jane reveals the big winner from her perfume search from the last episode and let's just say there were some significant changes in heart.All that and
The Sensation of My Nervous System Being On Guard
This is an episode about a girl who has been on a quest to find her next full bottle purchase. This is also an episode about the paralysis of choice. Luckily, we have a little time, some microphones, and a few people out there willing to hear her story. Also, The Game this week doesn't help shorten the list, that's for sure, but I think we make it out with her selections (kinda).Movie Ref
It Smells LIke the Scariest Night of Your Life
We speak a bit more about brands and perfumes in general rather than specific releases this episode but we wanted to discuss design, bottles, and what piques our interest when we are shopping new houses and fragrances. Preferences that go beyond just the note list. We also discuss dabbers and our best approach at maximizing their wear in response to a listener message. Spoiler Alert - We'
Haters That Are Formed And Haters That Are Born
In this episode we discuss a few new to us perfumes from the houses of Aedes de Venustas and Reservation, the latter being a new brand that keeps popping up on our social feeds, and we are very impressed by both. A couple even rocketed up our respective want lists. Also, Jeff is looking for some magnolia perfumes and Jane discusses a new favorite from Trudon composed by Lyn Harris back in
Fragra-Files 003: Régime des Fleurs
We are so excited to feature one of our most favorite houses in our third edition of Fragra-Files, Régime des Fleurs. After launching in 2014, the line has expanded and evolved year over year into one of the most consistently high level luxury perfume brands on the market today. With watery roses, dewy green white florals, and sharp earthy woods, Régime des Fleurs and Alia Raza bring some
This Is A Black Pepper and Warm Meat Fragrance
We're a little bit late this week despite recording earlier than usual, but hey, we're here and ready to talk want list dreams fulfilled, the new perfume from Orto Parisi, and round of The Game that goes from ice cream to peppery meat. Cocktail Recipe - Jasmine & Cherry(00:00) - - Intro and Le Galion
(05:21) - - Quick Want List Thoughts
(09:00) - - Talking About Chanel Exclusifs
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Any Other Divas Out There?
I'm not going to sugarcoat it, this episode takes a bit of a somber turn again, this time around the 30 minute mark but we do manage to spend most of it talking about the fragrances we've tested, worn, and even a few we regret. The highlight, though, is a fun grab-bag version of The Game thanks to a couple of our dear friends and fellow perfume enthusiasts who were so kind to send us samp
Hug Your Dogs
An episode recorded with a heavy heart as we had to say goodbye to Jane's chihuahua, Jimmy Wilkins, who lived life with gusto for 17 years, most of which were in Jane's lap, arms, or bedside. We are absolutely heartbroken but extremely grateful for the years he blessed us with his giant personality and even bigger smile. Rest in power, Jimmy (2008 - 2025).To get us through the evening, we
Suddenly You're Mr Big Bottle?
After a week off battling colds, allergies, and then a round of colds again, we are back going through the usual run-down of new releases, new critiques, and new disappointments featuring perfumes from Marlou, DS & Durga, MFK, and Strangelove NYC. We also spend time declaring our love for Le Galion's skanky Jasmin, VioVerde by Xinu, and the Collection Privee from Houbigant. Finally, w
Let Me Get That Before The Tariffs Hit
We haven't been testing a lot of new perfumes or releases lately but the ones we can't keep our noses off of are from Trey Taylor's newly launched Serviette line of perfumes. There are four in total and we can't be happier for our friend of the pod which you will clearly hear as we discuss each fragrance. We also talk a little about the Fumes substack channel and her well written and thor
They're All Extraits, Red Flag Number One
Hey, look at us, showing a little consistency with another episode at our regular interval. We've been smelling away, adding a few top-level wants and sentimental favorites to our collection, and lots to say about our first swap experience. We also discuss a few new releases, some exciting news from Italy, and a couple of trips down memory, sensory lane. Oh, and The Game, of course.Bakeli
Well, It’s A Good Time To Be Hysterical
Back for another round of scents we've tried, perfumes we want, and releases that were just meh. C'est la vie as they say (but we would probably butcher in a very Texas way).Join us as we run down the fragrances we've been wearing and a very successful round of The Game.------Join us in Dallas at the Be Our Valentine event at the Dallas ContemporaryWe'll be joining Tony from Spacy for a F
Less Releases, Longer Campaigns
Welcome to Fragraphilia, 2025. Let's talk "less is more" which is what we're hoping for this year. How about we sit back, slow down a bit, and talk longer about the perfumes we really love? We're all getting tired out here jumping from new to newer thing. Save your top 10 of this and that and give us what you're wearing today and why. Churn and burn has us concerned!Since we're sitting al
I Was Feeling Insane So I Put On Ma Bête
Happy holidays, everyone! We are finally back after a long hiatus, and with no dilly-dallying around, we get right to it in this episode. We discuss the latest release from Maison d'ETTO, our experience testing out some newer brands and releases her in Dallas at the Scent Room, and finally the usual rundown of our recent wears. Oh, yeah, and The Game too.Thank you all for sticking around
A Peacock Spreading Its Feathers for the Female to Attract Them
We’re a day late, and in the perfume collectors game, always a dollar short but here nonetheless. In this episode, we’re talking some of the latest new releases from Liis, Arquiste, Byredo, and Guerlain. We have some great listener emails where we try to give our thoughts on licked arms, first date perfumes, and the gray markets. Also, our featured collection this week comes from the new
Smells like Staying at a Haunted Beach House at Christmas
There are a lot of new releases launching right now and we're excited to discuss a few starting with a new one from Maison d'Etto as well as a tea inspired release from Aesop. We also answer a couple of listener messages and break down what we've been wearing lately. All that and The Game where Jeff finds a new favorite perfume while ruining Jane's night with another. Detergent referenced
This Perfume Has A Threatening Aura
We’re back again with our regular format. Listen along as we talk new releases, aquatics, thoughts on future releases, and some bonus French lessons from Jane. Jeff goes through a fruity oud phase while Jane brings back an old favorite for the scents we’ve been wearing lately. All that and The Game…(00:00) - - Intro and COVID talk
(03:15) - - Thoughts on Recent Releases
(18:45) - - Theo
Fragra-Files 002: The House of Celine
The long overdue second installment of Fragra-Files featuring the perfumes of Hedi Slimane's Celine. An incredible collection of extremely thoughtful and luxurious scents that are both as gorgeous as they are incredibly consistent with their through-line of orris, musk and soft woody notes. But who is the perfumer behind these compositions and why are they so focused on youthful (and slen
Warming Up Maple Syrup and Smoking A Cigarette
Lots of talk about tea, narcissus, and two brands we really like weaving in and out of this episode. The latter being St Rose, which continues to impress us, and a new-to-us brand, Pekji out of Turkey. We also share some thoughts on a handful of samples we tested out this past week including both Odile and Odette from Gumamina.(00:00) - - Intro & Tea plus Jane’s Scents of the Week
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Smells Like Old Pennies Found Under A Vintage Sofa in a Thrift Store
Through moving, shoddy HVAC systems that needed to be replaced, hurricane wind storms and power outages, we are back, baby! We're in our new home and so excited to finally have a moment to record again. Thank you all for your patience and the messages you have sent. We've missed you and we're happy to share our thoughts and perfume experiences with you again. So, let's get to it! We discu
They Do Something To Your Brain Like Drugs
We're back again to talk about Acne Studio's new perfume announcement, how much we really like Régime des Fleurs latest Fait Main release, Green Vanille, and then we stumble down the rabbit hole of Matiere Premiere in an almost Fragra-Files episode style rundown of each scent. Why? Because we've been noticing some mixed feelings on the brand both online and in our DMs. Naturally, we decid
This Is Who Trad Wife Really Wants to Be
We're back to business in 2024 (again) after a bit of downtime thanks to the daycare plague. Voices and senses all restored, or at least that's how we start, but Jeff inadvertently destroys Jane's olfactive abilities in round two of the game. Live and learn!In this episode we discuss new release news from Dusita, DS & Durga, Maison Crivelli, and Fragraphilia faves, Liis. We also talk
A Cornucopia of Pretty Girliness
We're back, baby! It's so good to finally have time to sit down and share a few thoughts on what we've been wearing, sampling, and receiving lately. It's also time we shared some pointless asides like a brief journey down the butt rock bands rabbit hole of the mid 2000s, how a bank robber stumbled through our backyard, and the ups and downs of placing your child in daycare. It's a fun tim
This Scent Smells Like Bjork’s Speaking Voice Sounds
We start this one a bit off the rails with talk on why you make an Old Fashioned with sugar cubes, a mysterious scent wafting about in our home, and an experience with a haunted dog. Now that's what we call perfume podcasting! Once we settle into the actual program, we discuss Hiram Green's new fragrance announcement, baby perfumes, and what we're in the mood for by way of scentwear right
Getting In A Car With A Pink Mustache
We're entering the new year in a somewhat easy-breezy and tired mood, but hey, no less chatty when it comes to fragrance. For the first episode of 2024, we discuss the attars from Amouage, a deeper dive into our recent wears, and continue our discussion on minimizing consumption and making each purchase counts. Movie Reference of the Week - The Andromeda Strain (1971)Scents Mentioned In T
Do I Want To Smell Like Crotch, A Troll, and Dinner?
Welp, we can check off 2023 in the books. We've delivered our last episode of the year and now we can take a beat and look back over the past 12 months fondly. In the spirit of such things, we discuss our favorite releases from this year, a few disappointments, and continued thoughts on Matiere Premiere's Vanilla Powder. Do you want trend predictions for 2024 and beyond? Great! You're get
Maybe What You Wear On A 3rd Or 4th Date
In the episode, we share a few gift ideas for discovery kits and candles, Jane talks Tragedy by Marissa Zappas, and we both gush over Les Abstraits’ amazing collection of perfumes. All that and the usual round-up of scents we've been wearing, our house being divided with Vanilla Powder, and an edition of The Game where we had to remove one selection from the room after spraying it.Happy H
My Dystopian Future Still Involves Perfume
We cover it all in this Black Friday episode (that doesn't really include anything for BF). We talk Dusita, Trudon, and whether or not Future Society is the Theranos of fragrance. We also deal with a crying baby, annoying smoke detectors, and share a couple of delicious dirty martinis. Finally, we try to answer a great listener question but mostly end up talking about buyers remorse from
I Need My Crayons, My Binders, and My Serge Lutens
Halloween may be over but those spooky sensations have followed us well into November as we throw up the devil horns and discuss a few perfumes inspired by the darker sides of life including De Profundis by Serge Lutens and Hexensalbe by Stora Skuggan. We also marvel over the big time bold move of Melanie Martinez's follow up to the wildly successful Cry Baby as well as a walk-through of
Fires and Tires and Tires on Fire
Back with a regular episode of random perfume thoughts and ramblings, a quick run-down on travel scents, and a handful of wishes for our holiday wishlists. Oh, and Jane tries to go lighter with her morning fragrances choices as opposed to her usual routine of bombing out the house with Amber Kiso and Oud Palao.All that and a lighter, friendly version of The Game...(00:00) - - Opening
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Fragra-Files 001: The Fragrances of Aesop
Welcome to our first installment of Fragra-Files, a new series in which we dedicate a full episode to focus on a specific house, note, guide, or anything else fragrance related that requires a bit more time, research, and discussion than available in our typical episodes. Our first subject is the house of Aesop and their wonderful collection of fragrances that live up perfectly to their i
If It Wasn’t So Sticky I Would Wear It
We are back with another episode and you better believe, true form, that we faced some sort of obstacle in the lead up. This time a rickety old air conditioner unit that forced us out of our home for several days. Thank goodness that have perfumes, will travel. We made great use of our time at Jane's parents testing out samples for you all. This week, Penahligon's Potions and Remedies! We
It Gives Me Early 2010s Burlesque Vibes, D’Ya Know What I Mean?
Fresh from our visit to New York, we discuss our experiences shopping for fragrances, the scents we encountered on the street, and the dank clouds of cannabis smoke that seem to be everywhere. Even the rats were stoned! Join us as we talk about the favorites we sampled, the few we brought home, and a couple perfumes we wish we would've purchased as well. That’s life in the big city, I sup
No, No... It's Not Junk, It's Creative.
Did we ramble on way too long in this episode? Absolutely! Is it jam-packed, filled minute to minute with informative and gripping content? Debatable... but we had fun recording it. One thing's for sure, and you know it's always a safe bet, is that we bring up fragrances from DS & Durga, Byredo, Arquiste, and of course, Ex Nihilo but in between talk about getting weird in the studio,
Is That A Fragrance or Have You Been Making Soup?
It's our longest episode yet, for better or worse, but things go deep when you start talking about disappointing new releases, the intoxicating and transformative sensations of testing Strangelove NYC all week, and how we benefit from each other's fondness of certain perfumes and scents.All that and a round of The Game featuring scents that conjure up witches brews, 80s sodas, and gym soc
I Guess That Depends On Your Dentist
We start this episode on a big high from the capital 'P' Perfume, El by Arquiste, and then share a real scent low after dealing with a dog that decided to square up to a rogue neighborhood skunk. Find out how those pair together with our other scents of the week including a quick run through some of our favorites from the Astrophil & Stella discovery kit.All that and The Game where bo
Is There Patchouli? No, But There Is A Poem.
After a quick one-week break from the pod, we stir up a couple of Manhattans, spray our hair with a little Elnett, and go through our scents of the (past two) weeks. We also discuss our love for Eris Parfums and our dislike of all the store exclusives we never get to try. Sigh! For the game this week... Jeff goes themeless while Jane embraces the ambers of now. Fragrances mentioned in thi
The Tableside Guacamole of Fragrance
Guidance by Amouage - is it good or is it just pink? We share our initial thoughts on their latest release, run through our favorites from the past week, and the question why it seems like Le Labo's brand philosophy comes off dated in the current wave of fragrance culture and enthusiasm. And finally, this week's round of The Game finds Jane going green and Jeff serving up gourmandise.Frag
The Want List War of the Roses
This past week, we finally confront our ever-daunting, always growing want list and it turns into a good old fashion war of the roses.Also, we sample Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums, answer a couple of questions from our wonderful listeners about perfume storage and branching out of your fragrance comfort zone, and Jane wonders why there are fragrances for falconers and horsemen but not fo
Yes, But Not In A Bad Way...
From Plasticine pink dream houses to the animalic twists of honey notes that can sometimes take urinous turns, we go through our scents of the week, share some thoughts on longevity and beast mode, and then Jane tricks Jeff into finally surrendering to one of her all time wants in another round of The Game. The devil is at work in this episode for sure.Fragrances mentioned in this episode
Does This Make You Hate Fragrance?
Maggie the Cat is alive and she's here! Putting our money where our mouths, we ordered the newest release from Marissa Zappas and it arrived just in time for recording. In this second episode, we offer or initial thoughts on Maggie the Cat is Alive! I'm Alive, go over our scents of the week, and add a few more fragrances to the full bottle want list during The Match (not really better tha
Welcome to Fragraphilia, the Podcast
In this first ever episode of Fragraphilia, the Podcast, we overcome a restless baby, powers outages and hail, and most of all, our complete lack of experience in recording and editing audio files for this podcast. Despite it all, we talk about our scents of the week, what it would take for us to blind buy something (with a nod to Les Oderants), and finally, our first attempt at "The Game
