Perfume is a luxury product worn by people all around the world, but fragrances are not without health risks. Perfumes use a mix of chemicals, some are natural, such as essential oils from plants, but many of them are synthetic, meaning they are created in a laboratory. The problem is that the perfume industry is not very transparent about what goes into the ... Show More
Today
Why do we hook up with our exes so often?
You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that.
Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for se ... Show More
5m 22s
Today
Why does smiling increase life expectancy?
An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times, even for the happiest of us. For most adults, it’s more like 20 times.
Now of course most of the time we smile involuntarily in ... Show More
4m 37s
Aug 2022
Making scents: The story of perfume
Throughout history, fragrance has been used to scent both the body and our surroundings. With just one drop, perfume has the potential to stir memories, awaken the senses and even influence how we feel about ourselves. But what’s the story behind this liquid luxury in a bottle, n ... Show More
39m 33s
Aug 2017
Making Scents: The story of perfume
Throughout history, fragrance has been used to scent both the body and our surroundings. With just one drop, perfume has the potential to stir memories, awaken the senses and even influence how we feel about ourselves. But what’s the story behind this liquid luxury in a bottle, n ... Show More
39m 52s
Mar 2023
Changing the world of perfumery with Jessica Tate and Jade McAndrew of Lore Perfumery
<p>Lore Perfumery is a beautiful and inclusive perfume brand that aims to make the perfume shopping experience fun and engaging for everyone. In this episode, Fiona interviews Jess and Jade, founders of Lore Perfumery. They share their journey from coworkers to business partners, ... Show More
57m 34s