#244 - Dan (@Fragrance_Weirdo) Gives Us Some Whiffs of Wisdom

The Cologne Podcast

What if you could immerse yourself in the intoxicating world of fragrances, guided by no less than a renowned expert? That's exactly what you're in for, as we chat with the insightful and unapologetically passionate, Dan the Fragrance Weirdo. We journey through his aromatic life, from his first foray into fragrances as a teenager to becoming the man behind Soma Parfums and Insider Parfums. Get ready to experience a captivating conversation that takes you behind the scenes of his hit podcast, Les Oderants, and uncovers the profound impact a certain Chanel perfume had on his adolescent self.
Prepare to have your senses stirred, as we navigate the complex world of fragrance clones and discontinued scents. Dan and we unmask the allure of Club De Nuit, a cost-effective challenger to Creed's Aventus, and reveal our encounters with various clone scents, including the elusive Club De Nuit Special Edition Parfum. We also share an amusing tale of an unexpected surplus of the Forbidden Plum perfume and a special gift for one lucky Patreon subscriber. Prepare to uncover the secret world of fragrance cloning and the wonders it can do to resurrect forgotten scents.
As we near the end of our scent-laden journey, we gaze critically at the fragrance community and influencers. Blind buying, a practice that's been monetizing the industry, gets under our radar as we share personal experiences and discuss the importance of mindful spending. We also discuss the art and science behind creating original fragrances or resurrecting extinct ones, and the intriguing concept of a 'super team' of top fragrances. So, sit back, relax, and let the fragrance notes of our conversation fill your senses.

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Chapters

1. Fragrance Discussion With Dan (00:00:00)

2. Fragrance Clones and Discontinued Scents Discussion (00:11:00)

3. Cynicism Towards Fragrance Community and Influencers (00:17:35)

4. Creating Perfumes, Cynicism, and Individuality (00:26:22)

5. Perfume Reviewers and Financial Dependence (00:36:15)

6. Honesty and Fragrance Weirdo Connection (00:44:26)