Ep. 234: Fragrance Stories, Perfume Chemistry, and Bar Soap Bliss ft. Asia Grant

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), Fragrantica, Basenotes, Byredo (Gypsy Water, Bal d’Afrique, Eleventh Hour, 1996), Frederic Malle (Portrait of a Lady, Baccarat Rouge 540), D.S. & Durga, Escentric Molecules

Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet 

Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topic

Rate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple 

Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) 

Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard

Follow Asia: @asia_grant