What happens when the romance of perfume meets the reality of child labor? In this episode, Tanya speaks with BBC producer Natasha Cox, director of Perfume’s Dark Secret — a documentary uncovering the supply chain behind Egyptian jasmine and the hidden cost of luxury fragrance. We cover: • What 3 weeks in the jasmine fields revealed • Why audits and “tick-box” ethics don’t protect workers • How perfumer Christophe Laudamiel helped break the silence • And why stories like this matter — even w...
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What happens when the romance of perfume meets the reality of child labor? In this episode, Tanya speaks with BBC producer Natasha Cox, director of Perfume’s Dark Secret — a documentary uncovering the supply chain behind Egyptian jasmine and the hidden cost of luxury fragrance. We cover: • What 3 weeks in the jasmine fields revealed • Why audits and “tick-box” ethics don’t protect workers • How perfumer Christophe Laudamiel helped break the silence • And why stories like this matter — even w...
№ 23 – From Synthetic to Natural: Caroline Leclerc on Relearning Perfumery
How I Became a Perfumer Podcast
43 minutes
7 months ago
№ 23 – From Synthetic to Natural: Caroline Leclerc on Relearning Perfumery
Learning a new skill is challenging, but relearning—especially in the art of perfumery—presents its own unique hurdles. Caroline Leclerc transitioned from classical perfumery to embracing a naturals-only palette. In this episode, we not only explore how she recreates scents like oceanic breezes without traditional synthetics such as Calone, but also talk about continuous self-challenge and growth in the evolving world of natural perfumery. Links: LinkedIn: Caroline LeclercWebsite: Viti...
How I Became a Perfumer Podcast
What happens when the romance of perfume meets the reality of child labor? In this episode, Tanya speaks with BBC producer Natasha Cox, director of Perfume’s Dark Secret — a documentary uncovering the supply chain behind Egyptian jasmine and the hidden cost of luxury fragrance. We cover: • What 3 weeks in the jasmine fields revealed • Why audits and “tick-box” ethics don’t protect workers • How perfumer Christophe Laudamiel helped break the silence • And why stories like this matter — even w...
