The MaxChat Fragrance Podcast

In this episode let’s discover Blocki Perfumes - A niche brand that hails back to the 1800’s and was reinvented as a brand in 2014 which honors historic compositions with a contemporary flare! In today’s episode we’re chatting with brand founders, Tammy and Tyler Kraemer and joined by their marketing director LC James.

TOPICS OF THIS CHAT:
· America’s very first niche brand? Where did it all begin...

· John Blocki, from Chicago 1865 to the world!

· Founding the manufacturing of perfumery in the USA

· Rekindling the past with modern components.

· Delving into the Blocki’s Fragrance Portfolio.

· 2014 the rebirth of the legacy...

· New Release(s) and what’s to come.

· Creative process until achieving the final fragrance!

· The full circle of vintage resurgence...
· The passion that connects us to the circle of people we’re meant for.

Discover Blocki Perfumes here:
https://www.blocki.com/collections/fragrances
*Discovery sets will grant you the full-value towards a full bottle!

Say Hello to Blocki Perfumes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockiperfumes/
Be a part of ScenXplore - The World's First International Hybrid Niche Perfume convention – Register Here:
https://scentxplore.com/
Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send suggestions or ideas here:
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Stay tuned for more inspirational chats coming your way!

Today we have to pleasure to chat with Carlos Huber Arquiste Parfumeur’s brand founder. Carlos was drawn to Mexico's architecture and history, and is an avid passionate traveler since young, Carlos Huber first pursued the study of architecture and historic preservation at prestigious universities in his hometown of Mexico City, in Paris and New York, where he graduated with honors in Historic Preservation at Columbia University. His diverse experience includes meticulous residential and commercial projects as well as art installations concerned with the interpretation of historic sites.

Turning to his longtime love of perfume, Huber was mentored by master perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, studying perfume history, evaluation and fragrance development. Bridging the worlds of architectural and perfume history through the lens of restoration led him to collaborate with Rodrigo Flores-Roux and perfumer Yann Vasnier to create ARQUISTE®, developing scents that restore authentic historical experiences and cultures that are translated into inspiring and transportive fragrances.
TOPICS OF THIS CHAT:

· Influences of various cultures and places on the brand.

· How the brand got started!

· Comradery and affinity with perfumers.

· Rodrigo Flores-Roux’s pivotal impact on the brand’s birth.

· What’s next?! Up and coming release(s).

· The creative process.

· Delving into the portfolio...

· The NEW refined candle collection.

· The transitional state of the niche perfume industry!

· How has the market change over the years...

· Other passions and hobbies...
· Creating something special that brings people together!

Discover Arquiste Parfumeur here:
https://arquiste.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI87eZkfungAMV7URHAR1iVAUuEAAYASAAEgLayfD_BwE
Say Hello to Carlos on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arquistecarlos/
Be a part of ScenXplore - The World's First International Hybrid Niche Perfume convention – Register Here:
https://scentxplore.com/
Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send suggestions or ideas here:
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Stay tuned for more inspirational and exciting chats coming your way...

In this episode we have the pleasure to chat with one of today’s most influential noses of modern day perfumery.

Rodrigo Flores-Roux was born and raised in Mexico City.

He studied biology in Mexico before moving to France at the age of 20.

In 1989 to attend the ISIPCA perfumery school at Versailles. Although he started out designing scents for shampoos and cosmetic products, he broke through into the fragrance world with the renowned Clinique’s Happy for women.

He is currently with Givaudan a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients.

As of 2008, it is the world's largest company in the flavour and fragrance industries.

Rodrigo has worked with many major brands such as Dolce&Gabbana, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and John Varvatos to name a few.

‘’Disparate ingredients used in crazy amounts in order to create a beautiful emotional and aesthetic experience...’’ - Rodrigo Flores-Roux

TOPICS:

• His journey from the early days in Mexico to France and NYC
• His favorite perfumes throughout the decades which shaped his taste and direction
• Discussing some of his most proud creations
• Mexico's Cultural influence in the world (musically, historically and culinary)
• Upcoming projects and future releases!

Say hello to Rodrigo at:
https://www.instagram.com/rodrigofloresroux/?hl=en
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In this second episode of our fourth season, I had the pleasure to have an outstanding conversation with Blackcliff’s Parfums brand founder Tomlinson Bynoe and Perfumer Kyle Mott-Kannenberg.
Blackcliff is a Barbadian brand that offers exotic and bold fragrances that are both inspirational and powerful, outlining the breathtaking landscapes and elements of the Caribbean island...
I am also happy to report that Blackcliff Parfums will be gracing us with their incredible creations at ScentXplore 2023 – 5th Edition, featuring an exclusive release!

TOPICS OF THIS CHAT:
· Ethos of Blackcliff Parfums

· Barbadian roots

· Perfect Synergy between Perfumer and Creative Director

· The Current Collection (Brand's Portfolio)

· Last five releases (Introduced at ScentXplore 2022)

· Upcoming NEW Releases and beyond...

· Exclusive ScentXplore Blackcliff Parfums Release (the scoop)

· Curiosities about the brand and its creative processes

Discover Blackcliff Fragrances:
https://blackcliff.com/
Be a part of ScenXplore - The World's First International Hybrid Niche Perfume convention – In-Person or Virtual – Register Here:
https://scentxplore.com/
Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send suggestions or ideas to Max Forti at:
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Stay tuned for more chats coming your way... We’re just getting warmed-up!

Welcome to the Max Chat Season 4:
In this fourth season opener episode, I had the pleasure to chat with multi-talented perfumer and chemist Aaron Terence Hughes. He has disrupted the market with his long-lasting, intriguing and powerful fragrances some with their polarizing names such as: Slut, Boss Bastard, Boss Bitch...
However, the fragrances are much more than just a thought-provoking name – there’s so much more to these compositions than meets the eyes (or nose)...
I am also happy to report that Aaron have won the ScentXplore People’s Choice Award in the category: Rising Star Perfumer 2022
https://scentxplore.com/awards/

TOPICS OF THIS CHAT:
· How his passion got started... From UK to the world!

· Favorite notes and compounds

· What fragrances inspired Aaron at an early age...

· The Collection

· What’s to come - Other elements rather than just fragrances!

· Upcoming NEW Releases...

· A New Direction!

· Surprise Announcements... RAW!

· Be kind to the art and respect people’s individualities...
Discover Aaron Terence Hughes Fragrances:
https://aaronterencehughes.co.uk/
Be a part of ScenXplore - The World's First International Hybrid Niche Perfume convention:
https://scentxplore.com/
Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send suggestions or ideas to Max Forti at:
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Stay tuned for more chats coming your way... We’re just getting started!