Scent World

Latest Episodes:

Ashley Benson's Secret to Confidence at 35 Apr 24, 2025

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Ashley Benson rose to fame on Pretty Little Liars, but her latest role in the psychological thriller McVeigh pushes her into darker, more emotionally charged territory. Based on the story of Timothy McVeigh, the film explores the lead-up to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing through a fictional relationship at its center. Filming was an experience that demanded she stay grounded—both mentally and physically.

Now a new mom and the creator of Ash by Ashley Benson, her cult-favorite fragrance line, Ashley joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to talk scent, self-care, and showing up more fully for herself. She opens up about embracing slower nights, more intentional rituals, and beauty routines that actually feel like her.

Tune in for:

• The one scent that helped her recover from her darkest role
• Her non-negotiable nightly ritual (even at midnight)
• The perfume she puts on her baby every morning
• Why she’s undoing years of red carpet beauty habits
• The one makeup rule she now lives by

✨ Scent World is the podcast that explores the beauty and grooming rituals of today’s most exciting artists and entertainers. Every other week, they reveal the scents that shaped their lives—and the ones they can’t live without.

💬 What’s your favorite moment from the conversation? Let us know on Instagram: @scentbird.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

How Olympian Shawn Johnson East Balances It All Apr 10, 2025

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Shawn Johnson East is a 4x Olympic medalist in gymnastics and bestselling author whose journey has inspired millions. Now, she’s inviting us into something even more intimate: her world as a mom of three, as she launches Beam Kids, a pediatrician-formulated greens superpowder for kids ages 2 and up.

In this episode, Shawn joins Scent World host Brittney Jackson Moseley and opens up about the meaningful ways fragrance, motherhood, and self-care shape her daily life.

Tune in for:
• The small but mighty ritual she relied on before big Olympic moments
• The exact fragrance she’s obsessed with right now
• How she handles perfectionism and self-doubt
• Her favorite wellness practices for staying sane
• Rapid-fire advice on big goals, mom guilt, and how much fragrance is too much at spin class

💜 Shop Beam Kids: https://shopbeam.com/products/beam-kids-greens-superpowder?utm_source=press&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ShawnJohnson.

💬 What’s your favorite moment from the conversation? Let us know in the comments.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

Barbie Ferreira: Fragrance, Beauty & New Film Mar 27, 2025

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Barbie Ferreira is the breakout star you know and love from Euphoria, where her portrayal of Kat Hernandez left a lasting mark on pop culture. Now, she’s taking audiences by the heartstrings with her new feature film Bob Trevino Likes It, a moving comedy-drama about family and unexpected connections. The story is striking such a chord that the film is now expanding to over 90 cities across the U.S.

In this episode, Barbie joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw and shows us that on top of all her other talents, she’s also a total fragrance head. Her love of fragrance runs deep and she’s got some seriously good recommendations.

Tune in for:

• The under-the-radar scents that Barbie swears by

• Scent layering and simple beauty tricks

• Ways to feel bold, confident, and powerful

💬 What’s your favorite moment from the conversation? Let us know in the comments.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at ⁠https://podcast.scentbird.com⁠.

Tieghan Gerard: Half Baked Harvest, Scent & Cozy Food Mar 13, 2025

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Tieghan Gerard is the self-taught cook, food stylist, and bestselling author behind Half Baked Harvest, where her comforting and creative recipes have captivated millions. Her latest cookbook, Quick & Cozy, features over 120 recipes that embrace the way she cooks now—simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, and packed with big flavor. Now, she’s also bringing her love for warm, gourmand scents to fragrance with her Snif candle collaboration.

In this episode, Tieghan joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to explore the deep connection between food and scent—how aromas inspire her recipes, the role fragrance plays in her creative rituals, and what it was like crafting the perfect vanilla candle.

Tune in for:
• Her favorite cozy meal ideas from Quick & Cozy
• How food and fragrance come together
• The self-care rituals that keep her feeling her best

💬 What’s your favorite moment from the conversation? Let us know in the comments.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at https://podcast.scentbird.com

Tamera "Tee" Kissen: Fragrance, Style & Her New Single Feb 27, 2025

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Tamera “Tee” Kissen is the actress, comedian, and content creator known for her bold personality, viral comedy sketches, and magnetic presence. Now, she’s making waves in music with her new single Bad, streaming everywhere.

In this episode, Tee sits down with Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to talk all things fragrance—how scent fuels her creativity, sets the mood, and helps her step into any role.

Tune in for:
• The scents Tee wears on set to get into character
• How she uses fragrance to make the recording studio feel like home
• Why she wants to remind everyone that “bad girls” have feelings too

✨ Scent World is a podcast that explores the beauty and grooming rituals of today’s most exciting artists and entertainers. Every other week, they reveal the scents that shaped their lives—and the ones they can’t live without.

🔔 Follow Scent World for more!

▶️ Watch Scent World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scentbird.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

Tan France: Fragrance, Fashion & Queer Eye Feb 13, 2025

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Scent World is back for Season 2, featuring Tan France from Netflix's Queer Eye!

Tan is the fashion icon and TV personality best known for transforming lives through style on Queer Eye, now in its 9th season. Starting on February 19, you can catch him and his castmates on the Fab Five Live tour around the U.S.

In this episode, Tan sits down with Scentbird host Brittney Jackson Moseley to reveal the go-to scents that help him feel confident and empowered.

Tune in for:

• The fragrance brand Tan always wears

• The surprising way Tan likes to smell

• The scent that makes Tan feel like a teenager again

• What a South Asian upbringing smells like

• PSA: If you encounter a stinky person…

• Tan’s 300-sq ft candle closet

• Candles Tan always burns at home

• Tan’s signature scent for years

• “Rate the Look:” Tan rates his iconic looks & matches them with scents

• How fatherhood has changed his life

• Teenage boys and fragrance

• A sneak peek into the Fab Five Live tour

• The secret sauce behind Queer Eye

• What do each of the Fab Five smell like?

📄Click here for Accompanying PDF: “Rate the Look”

✨ Scent World is a podcast that explores the beauty and grooming rituals of today’s most exciting artists and entertainers. Every other week, they reveal the scents that shaped their lives—and the ones they can’t live without.

🔔 Follow Scent World for more!

▶️ Watch Scent World on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scentbird.

🎧 Check out past episodes and show notes at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

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Trailer: Scent World Season 2 Feb 12, 2025

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Introducing a new season of Scent World, where fragrance meets culture and entertainment.

If you love getting the inside scoop on the beauty and grooming rituals of today's most exciting artists and entertainers, you’re in the right place.

Every other week, our host, Marianne Mychaskiw, brings you amazing conversations—and, of course, reveals the scents that have shaped our guests' lives, including the ones they simply can’t live without.

Stay tuned for our first episode dropping Thursday, February 13.

Celebrity Perfume Secrets from Scent World Season 1 Dec 26, 2024

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As we wrap up the year, we celebrate our most loved moments and guests from Scent World Season 1.

In this episode, discover:

✨ The perfume that drives a Ralph Lauren model wild
✨ The ultimate application technique for long-lasting fragrance with Mona Kattan
✨ Exclusive insights from icons like Dita Von Teese, Frédéric Malle, and Trixie Mattel

Join us as we uncover the artistry, passion, and secrets behind iconic scents from the visionaries shaping the fragrance industry.

Spray on your favorite holiday perfume, and let’s celebrate the stories and scents that inspired us and brought us together.

▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tHcl2o3ID8A.

🎧 Watch and listen to the full series: https://podcast.scentbird.com.

The Scents of Wicked: What Ariana & Cynthia Wore on Set Dec 12, 2024

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In the enchanting world of Wicked, every detail contributes to the spellbinding magic—including fragrance, of course. To truly step into their roles as Glinda and Elphaba, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo used scent to channel their characters.

Who better to share our Wicked-inspired scents than fragrance besties, beauty editor Marianne Mychaskiw and TikTok fragrance influencer Paul Fino, a.k.a. @paulreactss? In this episode of our “Having a Moment” series, the duo spills on the olfactory secrets behind each characters signature scents. Which layering combo brings Elphaba’s powerful energy to life? And which fragrances best capture Glinda’s bubbly charm?

Ready to channel your inner Glinda or Elphaba? Listen to this episode to discover the enchanting scents that will work their magic on you—and how you can soak in your own Wicked-inspired bath tub!

Special thanks to Cora Lakey (TikTok: @coralekey) for sharing Cynthia's fragrance combo.

Explore Ariana Grande’s fragrances at https://www.scentbird.com/brand/ariana-grande.

Soak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.

Inside the World’s Most Exquisite Natural Perfume Archive Nov 21, 2024

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For over 30 years, Mandy Aftel has been a trailblazer in natural perfumery, crafting exquisite fragrances without synthetics—a rarity in today’s industry. Through her renowned Aftel Archive of Curious Scents in Berkeley, California, Mandy tells the story of humanity through the story of scent, weaving the centuries-old connection between natural ingredients and past civilizations into her work. As the founder of Aftelier Perfumes and author of multiple books, she has dedicated her life to preserving the art of scent, showcasing rare artifacts, ancient raw materials, and the profound ways fragrance has shaped cultures around the world. Open only one day a week, her archive draws visitors from across the globe, eager to experience its wonders.

In this episode, Mandy sits down with Scentbird’s Marianne Mychaskiw to explore the lasting power of scent, take a virtual tour through her archive, and teach techniques for engaging with scents all around us.

Our Favorite Moments:

• Scent as a window into human history

• The most legendary perfume ingredient

• How to reset your nose after smelling things

• 100-year-old essential oils

• How perfumery has evolved

• A rare artifact from the plague

• Mandy’s secret to training your nose

• The story of musk

• Why oud is “liquid gold”

• How to make a fragrance

• The power of scent