Ep. 83: Eau de Nymphette

In this week's episode, we dive into the magical world of fragrance and its various online factions, from Fragrantica-posting girlbloggers to the designer cologne peddlers of the Manosphere. We discuss celebrity perfumes (including Bella Hadid's mystifying new alchemical elixir, Orebella), historical fragrance zeitgeists, the spectrum of accords from fantastical to hyperrealistic, the looming threat of edgelord aromatic stink bombs, perfume's associations with youth, sexuality, temporality, and language, and more.  Links: Orebella by Bella HadidGen Z Wants to Smell Rich. It's Driving Luxury Fragrance Sales – BloombergFantasy by Britney Spears CommercialAre We in a New Era of the Signature Scent? – Nylon@fragrantnerd on TikTokParadigm Issue 03, featuring Sweat by Paradigm (BTS on Instagram)The Granarchist Scent Revolution: Why "Old Lady" Fragrances are Booming – Suzy NightingaleFragrance Players Enjoy Double-Digit Growth, Driven By Demand For Premium Labels – ForbesBeauty & Wellness Briefing: Fragrance continues stunning growth across an increasingly bifurcated category – GlossySexy Fragrances That Drive Women Nuts – Kevin SamuelsJeremy Fragrance on YouTube@colognefortnite on Instagram, this reel specificallyTeen Boy Inexcusable Evil TikTok Reporting by Funmi MonetWhen Did Teen Boys Get a Nose for $300 Cologne? – New York Times (came out after we recorded lol) Post-Fragrantica Manifesto – Audrey Robinovitz for DirtEat Your Lipstick on SubstackFind exclusive episodes here <3 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe