Fragrance Stories, Perfume Chemistry, and Bar Soap Bliss ft. Asia Grant | Encore Episode

About this episode

Brooke DeVard discusses fragrance and bar soap with Asia Grant, co-founder of Redoux, exploring various aspects of perfume and entrepreneurship.

This is THE fragrance episode you’ve been waiting for. If you’re ready to talk top notes vs. base notes, Eau de Toilette vs. Eau de Parfum, get ready for this fascinating discussion with Asia Grant, the co-founder of fragrance brand Redoux. We dive into her relationship with fragrance growing up, why gendering fragrance is a waste of everyone’s time, the story behind her new bar soap products, launching a Black-owned brand during the pandemic, and more.  Links to Products/Resources Mentioned:   Redoux ,  Mountain Rose Herbs ,   Tom Ford ( Black Orchid ,  Tuscan Leather ,  Neroli Portofino ,  Soleil Blanc ), Byredo ( Gypsy Water ,  Bal d’Afrique ,  Eleventh Hour ,  1996 ), Frederic Malle ( Portrait of a Lady ,  Baccarat Rouge 540 ),  D.S. & Durga Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG:  @nakedbeautyplanet   Check out  nakedbeautypodcast.com Follow Asia:  @asia_grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Brooke DeVard

Guest: Asia Grant

Topics covered

• fragrance
• perfume chemistry
• gendering fragrance
• bar soap
• Black-owned brands
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• fragrance
• Eau de Toilette
• Eau de Parfum
• bar soap
• Black-owned brand
• Asia Grant
• Redoux
• Tom Ford
• Byredo
• Frederic Malle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redoux, Mountain Rose Herbs, Tom Ford, Byredo, Frederic Malle, D.S. & Durga

Products: Black Orchid, Tuscan Leather, Neroli Portofino, Soleil Blanc, Gypsy Water, Bal d’Afrique, Eleventh Hour, 1996, Portrait of a Lady, Baccarat Rouge 540

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