Once radiant icons of vintage perfumery, yellow florals have all but vanished from the spotlight. In this video, we decode the forgotten magic of these solar , honeyed , and pungent notes—mimosa, narcissus, champaca, broom—and why they resist neat categorization. Are they powdery? Sweet? Green? Bitter? Yes—sometimes all at once. You’ll learn why the term yellow floral is both overused and underexplained, and why this nearly extinct family is ripe for revival. If you’ve ever been baffled by “yell...
Jun 11, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Fragrance Layering 101: Smell Incredible, Not ChaoticWhether you’re new to layering perfumes or already consider yourself a scent-styling pro, these 7 rules will unlock the next phase of your olfactory exploration. It’s all too easy to smell chaotic when layering—so lean in, get inspired, and drop your own tips in the comments. Rescue forgotten blind buys. Revive dusty bottles. Embark on creative rebellion.Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopThank you for your trust and suppor...
May 29, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Behind the floral sparkle of neroli lies a story of royal seduction, stolen symbolism, and shifting cultural perception. In this video, we uncover neroli’s untold history, explore how its meaning was warped over time, and rank the best fragrances that still capture its true essence.Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopNeroli Nasimba Maison Crivelli https://bit.ly/3Z3qXXU Gentlewoman Juliette Has A Gun https://bit.ly/3EX3CjU Neroli a la Cardamome du Guatemala Chopard https://bit...
May 07, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Floral, woody, fougère, chypre, aldehydic, gourmand…Perfume has its own secret language—but who made it up, and why does it make so little sense? In this video, we unravel the strange history of perfume classification, from the early taxonomies and abstract “fragrance families” to the broken genre labels we still argue over today.Whether you’re trying to figure out what you like or wondering why your favorite scent is technically a chypre—but doesn’t smell like one—this episode will give you a w...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Let’s dive into the AI-powered future of fragrance—where machines are learning to predict, design, and even manipulate scent in ways we never imagined. Can artificial intelligence outsmart human perfumers? Why do some perfumes last for hours while others vanish in minutes? How are brands using captive molecules and trade secrets to lock out competitors and control the industry? Maria Meliora asks Rich Whitcomb from Osmo to reveal how neural networks and molecular data are mapping chemistry to sc...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋 Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115 Blushing gunmetal sweater: https://aerialgoth.com/shop/p/gunmetal-drip-knitted-crew-neck-sweater-unisex Contact Info: Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.maria Official Website: https://melioraparfums.com Fashion + Aerial Arts: www.aeri...
Jan 06, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop PerfumeNation Sweater: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop/p/perfume-nation-knitted-crew-neck-sweater-unisex Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋 Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115 Contact Info: Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.maria Official Website: https://melioraparfums.com Fashion + Aerial Arts: www...
Jan 03, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this conversation, Maria Meliora and Amitay Eshel discuss the relationship between skin and fragrance. They explore topics such as the role of genetics, hormones, and microbiome in how we perceive smells on our skin. They also address the safety of essential oils and the debate between natural and synthetic ingredients in skincare and perfumery. We break down the effectiveness of oil-based versus alcohol-based perfumes and the use of occlusives to enhance scent longevity. In this exclusive co...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop Welcome to the Perfume Nation Podcast! This week, we dive into a topic that sparks countless comments—our addiction to collecting, sampling, and identifying with our hobbies and cherished objects, often beyond what a balanced, healthy lifestyle would suggest. We explore the true nature of how we experience the world, whether minimalism and quitting cold turkey are the only effective solutions, and why certain diets and rules can make things...
Sep 04, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋 Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115 Contact Info: Social media: @pefume.nation.podcast, @meliora.maria Official Website: https://melioraparfums.com Fashion + Aerial Arts: www.aerialgoth.com ✍ Channel's Address: Maria Meliora P.O. Box 28279 Kenneth City, FL 33709 ✍ Email: info@melior...
Jul 13, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shopIn this episode of Perfume Nation we gather to answer the internet’s most burning questions about smell, share tips for smelling good, debate the right and wrong way to classify fragrances, elucidate what makes the most long lasting and (pleasantly) memorable scented space, human or memory. Join the magic circle - become a member of our Global Perfume Nation!00:00 Introduction: Exploring the World of Smell00:39 Smells like Teen Spirit?02:40 ...
Jun 30, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to the new episode of the Perfume Nation Podcast! Today, we will casually cover a vast array of news from the fragrance and flavors industry, as well as the perfume community! That includes: Fragrance Foundation Awards 2024: Discover who graced the stage and the notable winners. Are these awards just industry picnics, or do they hold significant value? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! New Releases and Trends: We explore the latest releases from Cartier and Fendi. From lil...
Jun 17, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sam Macer Perfume Making YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuMNqYEJvy2fVuniBzvF7uw Sam Macer's Perfumery Academy: https://www.perfumerystudent.com/ Lilac Bats Unisex Hoodie: https://aerialgoth.com/shop/p/lilac-bats-unisex-hoodie Sniff for yourself: https://www.melioraparfums.com/shop Thank you for your trust and support, see you soon in the next video 💋 Contribute to keep our community going: https://www.melioraparfums.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=643dc3d558b7446e3e36b115 https://www.pa...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Perfume Nation, let's go straight to the heart of the problem. Are we collectors or hoarders? Is this a creative expression or a shopping addiction? Does Fragrance addiction as a medical problem? This video explores the thin line between passion and addiction in fragrance collecting. We'll also think deeply on specific practical tips on how to enjoy fragrances without overspending or feeling overwhelmed. How do you find balance in your fragrance practice? Do you use any of these tactics to comba...
Apr 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Warning: This may ruin the fragrance youtube for you. You might never want to watch another “Panty Dropper”, “Men go crazy” perfume video with the same child-like excitement or wonder. Perfume Nation, we are in for a wild ride! In this episode, we decode attraction, and discover shocking, and rather uncomfortable data-backed facts about our most watched perfume videos of all time: Panty Dropping Fragrances, Most complimented Perfumes, Sexy, and Alluring Scents. Good News: It turns out it is true...
Mar 27, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4
#PerfumeNation is back with a "Show, Don't Tell"! Episode! Some science-backed tips, Well forgotten Common Sense wisdom, and applied tutorial - all in one! Unlock the art of olfaction with our expert tips on how we smell. Elevate your scent detection skills with our expert guide on nose training, olfactory science, and blind testing techniques. This episode is a deep dive into identifying and appreciating fragrance notes, perfect for fragrance enthusiasts aspiring to become sharp and professiona...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Who is a perfumer? It's not as simple a question as we might think. The role of a perfumer, along with their rights, visibility, autonomy, and authorship, has been evolving over centuries, with little progress in protecting the most prolific, creative, and influential contributors from IP slavery, forced anonymity, and many other issues. Social media, in this case, emerged as a hero (for once!), and with the help of the fragrance community and beauty industry-affiliated enthusiasts, we began to ...
Mar 19, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this enlightening episode of "Perfume Nation," we dive into the heart of the fragrance world at the renowned international fragrance expo, Esxence, held annually in early March in Milan, Italy. It is known for gathering distinguished guests and offering insightful lectures on the latest trends in perfume sales and production. While the world seems fixated on the booming Chinese market, we ponder the overlooked potential of Latin America in the fragrance sector. What makes one market more appe...
Mar 12, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
