The Perfume Nationalist

The Perfume Nationalist is a continuing radio soap opera hosted by Jack Mason in which art and culture, high and low, are discussed through the historical lens of fragrance.

Freaks and Geeks 05/15/2026

Freaks and Geeks T/Gel by Neutrogena + Paul Feig and Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) with 5/14/26 S8E30 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/41304500

Picnic at Hanging Rock 05/07/2026

Picnic at Hanging Rock En Passant by Frederic Malle (2000) + Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay (1967) + Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) with Jules 5/7/26 S8E29 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/41211220

Looking for Millennial Cringe **TEASER** 05/01/2026

Looking for Millennial Cringe **TEASER** Santal Blush by Tom Ford (2011) + Andrew Haigh's Weekend (2011) + Andrew Haigh and Michael Lannan's Looking (2014-16) with 4/30/26 S8E28 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/41111295

Postcards from the Soap Dish **TEASER** 04/23/2026

Postcards from the Soap Dish **TEASER** Elizabeth Taylor's Passion for Men (1989) + Postcards from the Edge (1987), Wishful Drinking (2008), Shockaholic (2011), and The Princess Diarist (2016) by Carrie Fisher + Steve Rash's Under the Rainbow (1980) + John Landis' The Blues Brothers (1980) + Penelope Spheeris' Hollywood Vice Squad (1986) + Mike Nichols' Postcards from the Edge (1990) + Michael Hoffman's Soapdish (1991) + Alexis Bloom and Fisher Stevens' Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016) with Steven Settefratti 4/23/26 S8E27 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40998325

The Bad and the Beautiful 04/20/2026

The Bad and the Beautiful (2026) + Vincente Minnelli's The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) + Robert Aldrich's Autumn Leaves (1956) with 4/20/26 S8E26 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40948345

Ayn Rand's Passion for Men 04/18/2026

Ayn Rand's Passion for Men The Passion of Ayn Rand by Barbara Branden (1986) + Christopher Menaul's The Passion of Ayn Rand (1999) with and 4/18/26 S8E25 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40919710

Dark Shadows: The Beginning **TEASER** 04/17/2026

Dark Shadows: The Beginning **TEASER** Lambere by William VanGorder (2025) + Dan Curtis' Dark Shadows: The Beginning (1966-67) + Tim Burton's Dark Shadows (2012) with 4/16/26 S8E24 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40905065

More, Now, Again **TEASER** 04/14/2026

More, Now, Again **TEASER** Spring Flower by Creed (1996) + More, Now, Again by Elizabeth Wurtzell (2001) with /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40861220

The Artist's Way 04/10/2026

The Artist's Way Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden (1993) + The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (1992) with 4/9/26 S8E22 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40796980

Mary 4.0: Ordinary People 04/03/2026

Mary 4.0: Ordinary People White Linen by Estée Lauder (1978) + The Mary Tyler Moore Show season 4 (1973-74) + Ordinary People by Judith Guest (1976) + Robert Redford's Ordinary People (1980) 4/3/26 S8E21 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40729440

Happiness in Slavery **TEASER** 04/03/2026

Happiness in Slavery **TEASER** Bandit Suprême by Robert Piguet (2020) + Nine Inch Nails (1988- ) with of and Adam Roberts of 4/2/26 S8E20 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40719975

Books Fall Open, You Fall In **TEASER** 03/27/2026

Books Fall Open, You Fall In **TEASER** Angel Stellar by Thierry Mugler (2025) + Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (1972), and Matilda (1988) by Roald Dahl + Mel Stuart's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) + Danny DeVito's Matilda (1996) with S8E19 3/26/26 . /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40638550

Manji 03/19/2026

Manji Monocle Scent One: Hinoki (2008) + 卍 (Manji/Quicksand) by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (1931) + Yasuzō Masumura's 卍 (Manji) (1964) with S8E18 3/19/26 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40549035

Alexander McQueen 03/05/2026

Alexander McQueen Kingdom by Alexander McQueen (2003) + Lee Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) + Peter Eddegui's McQueen (2018) + Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin by Andrew Wilson (2015) with of 3/5/26 S8E17 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40333855

Morrissey autobiography 02/20/2026

Morrissey autobiography Incense Perfumum by Balenciaga (2025) + Autobiography by Morrissey (2011) + The Smiths (1982-87) with 2/20/26 S8E16 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40177200

The Howard Stern Show **TEASER** 02/20/2026

The Howard Stern Show **TEASER** Mambo by Liz Claiborne (2001) + The Howard Stern Show (1981- ) + Betty Thomas's Private Parts (1997) with 2/19/26 S8E15 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40172200

Jurassic Park 02/18/2026

Jurassic Park L'eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake (1992) + Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1990) + Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993) with 2/17/26 S8E14 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40148265

Love Spell 02/13/2026

Love Spell Love Spell by Victoria's Secret (1999) + Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968) + Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996) with 2/12/26 S8E13 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40091160

Justine, or The Misfortunes of Virtue **TEASER** 02/07/2026

Justine, or The Misfortunes of Virtue **TEASER** 1740 Marquis de Sade by Histoires de Parfums (2000) + Justine, or The Misfortunes of Virtue by the Marquis de Sade (1791) 2/6/26 S8E12 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/40027500

LPSG **TEASER** 02/02/2026

LPSG **TEASER** Really Ripped Abs by BOD + Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbatos' 101 Rent Boys (2000) + Large Penis Support Group 2/1/26 S8E11 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39956620

America's Next Top Model **TEASER** 01/30/2026

America's Next Top Model **TEASER** Be Delicious by DKNY (2004) + Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model (2003-2018) with S8E10 1/29/26 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39929825

Knots Landing: The Complete Saga **TEASER** 01/30/2026

Knots Landing: The Complete Saga **TEASER** KNOTS LANDING: THE COMPLETE SAGA is the culmination of six years' work and the most comprehensive study of this primetime drama in existence. The full 24 hour 33 minute episode and text by myself are now available for Patreon subscribers. The biggest and best TPN yet. With @the_eternal_dillard.s 1/28/26 S8E9 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39932095

Knots 14.0: Will the Circle Be Unbroken 01/30/2026

Knots 14.0: Will the Circle Be Unbroken Red Door by Elizabeth Arden (1989) + David Jacobs' Knots Landing season 14 + Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997) + Knots Landing Reunion: Together Again (2005) with 1/28/26 S8E8 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39931840

Vanilla Bean 01/23/2026

Vanilla Bean Vanilla Bean by Kuumba Made + Charles Shyer's Father of the Bride (1991) and Father of the Bride Part II (1995) + Vincente Minnelli's Father of the Bride (1950) + Shawn Levy's Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) + Walter Lang's Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) with 1/22/25 S8E7 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39846315

All About Eve 01/22/2026

All About Eve Le Dix by Balenciaga (1947/2025) + Joseph L. Mankiewicz's All About Eve (1950) with Lara 1/21/26 S8E6 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39820415

Africa **TEASER** 01/15/2026

Africa **TEASER** Africa by Axe/Lynx (1995) + Gaultiero Jiacopetti and Franco E. Prosperi's Africa Addio (1966) and Goodbye Uncle Tom (1971) with 1/14/25 S8E5 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39737445

New Version of You 01/12/2026

New Version of You Safari by Ralph Lauren (1990) + J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves' Felicity (1998-2002) with and 1/11/26 S8E4 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39691325

Megadeth **TEASER** 01/07/2026

Megadeth **TEASER** 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff (2015) + Megadeth (1983- ) with of 1/6/25 S8E3 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39634315

Scent From Above 01/03/2026

Scent From Above Scent from Above (2021), Smoky Mountain (2022), Smoky Mountain Gold Parfum (2023), and Scent From Above: Crystal Edition Parfum (2025) by Dolly Parton + Intrigue by Mary Kay (1971) + Dolly Parton (1946- ) + Collin Higgins' 9 to 5 + Barnet Kellman's Straight Talk (1992) with 1/2/26 S8E2 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39587770

Crimes of Passion **TEASER** 12/31/2025

Crimes of Passion **TEASER** Boudoir by Vivienne Westwood (1998/2025) + Lawrence Kasdan's Body Heat (1981) + Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion (1984) + John Waters' Serial Mom (1994) 12/31/25 S8E1 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39577005

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