Les Oderants

This week we're looking at a bunch of quotes from perfumers that make up the so called "ten rules of wearing fragrance." How many do we agree with, are we actually a bunch of mavericks and are rules for fools, anyway?You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

We are back (finally), this week with an episode all about leather perfumes. From the refined saddle leathers, to the rough cowboy jackets and on to the farmyard, we exam the spectrum and discus what it all means. We also talk about third base, what this means and discuss the boundaries and limits ad absolutely none of this has anything to do with perfumes. Third dates on the other hand... You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

We carry on with our picks of 2025, this week sniffing some of Bens most worn fragrances, including something which smells like a dried up zombie corpse (apparently). You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   

This week we're having a look at a few perfumes that James has enjoyed or found interesting from this year, all of which go down very well indeed. We're also doing the normal bit of nonsense chat, including having a look at the proposed EU ban on ethanol, debating the morals of creating perfumes based on serial killers, and the smellmaxxxxing disaster that may (or may not) have led to a whole new chain of high street shops. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   

This week we sit down to discuss the big trends we noticed in perfumery for the year, as well as what we think might be coming over teh horizon for next year. Naturally it's all as silly as you might expect, and there's nothing of any seriousness at all. We also have a brief chat about essential parfums, the eternal question of pour femme and pour homme and dans perfume erection.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all tim

Hallelujah! It's turning autumn, the skies are grey, the air is cold... So it's time for an autumn list right? WRONG! Contrary as always, we talk about our favourite rainy day frags, and also our favourite sunny day ones too a little bit becuase why stick to the brief?You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we're taking a look at naming conventions in perfumery, from some of the absolute worst to some that are actually interesting and some that are even poetic. Mostly they're all just heinous though.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we’re one Ode down and tearing into the history of fifty years of perfume without the arbiter. I know, unthinkable. We’re playing a fun game, picking two fragrances from each decade from the 1980s to the 2020s, and doing our best to utilise our meerkat-like attention spans to keep it original. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we're digging down into what does or does not equate to success in perfumery and just how much luck is involved with a commercial success and how exactly that is achieved. Of course, we have no idea.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we're looking into the house of Louis Vuitton, a bit of a frag fan favourite, and doing our best to give them the Les Odes treatment. James also assaults us all with a brisk full 21, whilst Fliss Dan and Ben prey for death to come swiftly.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

We're back for a new season, kicking off a bumper episode with all the things we've been seeing and smelling during our season break.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

Yes, you did reads that right, this week we are doing perhaps our most ridiculous episode, top 5 fragrances to take to prison. Initially we believed that it would be a shorter episode for a bit of fun, as James was away on his stag do in Amsterdam, but the world in 2025 is a funny old place...You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we're joined by Fliss to have a look at seven mystery perfumes and deciding whether or not we think they're expensive or cheap, good or bad, and then blowing our minds when we find out the truth behind the smells. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we’re digging deep into the world of flankers! Good ones, bad ones, some as big as your head. What are the flanker trends, where is it all going and are flankers always just rubbish? These questions and more await in the wonderful world of the Odes. We also take a little time to discuss the new website and Fragrantica contender FragPlace.com and it’s alright, y’know.You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:  Dan: fragrance_weirdoJames: houdini_sotd  Ben: talking_scents  Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

Welcome back to Les Oderants, it's been a long January, but we're finally back with a bit of a Christmas catch up and then a little bit of debate in the second half as to whether or not we believe there is too much perfume in teh world. Can there really be such a thing? You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

We're back with our final episode of the year, where we discuss new releases from Strangelove, Amouage and give a few wishes and predictions for 2025. We also discuss the shame of enjoying Roja and Henry Jacques, the joy of double entendre and you get to hear one of the more hideous examples of Silent Night. Merry Christmas, Happy New year, Happy Holidays and thanks for listening in 2024. Have a good one. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we are talking all about the circle of frag, does it exist, is it happening, why do we all smell like cake and why fragrances are all part of the boom bust cycle. Basically, we have all the answers. To everything. We're joined this week by Tom, AKA thescentiest of Instagram fame and The Scentiest Awards. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Tom: thescentiest    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we have a very special guest joining us in the form of The Duck, AKA Rich Mitch for a discussion on designer fragrances and whether or not they're dead. We also touch on Raleigh bikes we wanted when we were kids, influencers and whether or not you had a proper education judged by your knowledge of Look & Read. You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

Welcome back to everyone’s favourite movie podcast where we also talk about perfumes (sometimes). This week we’re having a little look at four different ROja Dove perfumes, talking about what to watch on Netflix and stalking Tony Bellew in the Ralph Lauren outlet.  You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.

This week we had the joy of sampling a whole selection of vintage Guerlain perfumes courtesy of The Duck, who was kind enough to send us a lovely snapshot of some of his collection. We also talked a little about the joys and pitfalls of collecting vintage perfumes, old socks and the vintage cloud. In other news, we also discussed the many uses of BluRoll.  You can contact us via email at lesoderants@gmail.com or via Instagram:   Dan: fragrance_weirdo James: houdini_sotd   Ben: talking_scents   Fliss: fliss_sniffs_stuff    During the show we may mention perfumes that were sent to us for review. We will, at all times, be completely transparent about this when it is the case and I hope you'll come to trust us enough to see that whatever the method of acquisition, we will always speak our own minds about said perfume and/or house.