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.

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

The Wood Between the Worlds (w/ Bradley Frederick Hildebrandt) 12/22/2025

The Wood Between the Worlds (w/ Bradley Frederick Hildebrandt) Jubilant Pine & Patchouli by Molton Brown (2021) + The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950) Prince Caspian (1951) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) The Silver Chair (1953) The Horse and His Boy (1954) The Magician's Nephew (1955) The Last Battle (1956) with 12/21/25 S7E91 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39489345

A Boy's Own Story (w/ Ben Kasl) **TEASER** 12/18/2025

A Boy's Own Story (w/ Ben Kasl) **TEASER** Le Troisième Homme by Caron (1985) + A Boy's Own Story (1982), The Beautiful Room is Empty (1988), and The Farewell Symphony (1997) by Edmund White with 12/17/25 S7E90 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39450120

The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (w/ Terri Mitchell) 12/16/2025

The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (w/ Terri Mitchell) Sweet Grace by Bridgewater Candle Company (1998) + Pino Van Lamsweerde's The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings (1983) + Arna Selznick's The Care Bears Movie (1985) with 12/15/25 S7E89 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39418295

Irish Spring (w/ Paul Suda) **TEASER** 12/15/2025

Irish Spring (w/ Paul Suda) **TEASER** Irish Spring by Colgate-Palmolive (1970) + Ken Annakin's The Pirate Movie (1982) + Renny Harlin's CutThroat Island (1995) + Gore Verbinksi's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) with 12/14/25 S7E88 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39403440

The Last of the Mohicans (w/ Doug Oswell) 12/13/2025

The Last of the Mohicans (w/ Doug Oswell) Yatagan by Caron (1976) + The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826) + Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans (1992) + George B. Seitz's The Last of the Mohicans (1936) with 12/12/25 S7E87 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39389750

Eat, Pray, Love 12/06/2025

Eat, Pray, Love La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme (2012) + Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert (2006) + Ryan Murphy's Eat, Pray, Love (2010) 12/5/25 S7E86 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39305465

The Birth of a Podcast (w/ Armond White) **TEASER** 12/02/2025

The Birth of a Podcast (w/ Armond White) **TEASER** Legendary film critic joins the continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist for a wide-ranging conversation about the tragic state of cinema in 2025, modern film criticism as fake news, the greatness of Robert Altman and D.W. Griffith, and memories of Jade East and English Leather. 12/2/25 S7E85 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39242800

And Then There Were None (w/ Alec Mouhibian) **TEASER** 12/01/2025

And Then There Were None (w/ Alec Mouhibian) **TEASER** Gentleman by Givenchy (1974) + And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (1939) with of 11/30/25 S7E84 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39217320

Knots 13.0: Escada Obsessed (w/ The Eternal Dillards) 11/25/2025

Knots 13.0: Escada Obsessed (w/ The Eternal Dillards) Escada Margaretha Ley by Escada (1990) + David Jacobs' Knots Landing season 13 (1991-92) + Jonathan Sanger's Obsessed (1992) with 11/24/25 S7E83 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39153225

Very (w/ Zane and Jocko) **TEASER** 11/24/2025

Very (w/ Zane and Jocko) **TEASER** Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier (1995) + Pet Shop Boys (1981- ) + Jack Bond's It Couldn't Happen Here (1987) with Zane and 11/23/25 S7E82 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39144015

Parker Poser Party Girl Perfume Price Check (w/ Adriana) 11/24/2025

Parker Poser Party Girl Perfume Price Check (w/ Adriana) Ma Dame by Jean Paul Gaultier (2008) + Daisy Von Sherler Mayer's Party Girl (1995) + Mark Waters' The House of Yes (1997) + Jill Sprecher's Clockwatchers (1997) + Michael Walker's Price Check (2012) with 11/23/25 S7E81 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39105895

X Offender (w/ Jared Rio Hollingsworth de Leon) 11/21/2025

X Offender (w/ Jared Rio Hollingsworth de Leon) Euphoria by Calvin Klein (2005) + Blondie (1974-82, 1997- ) + Gregory Dark's New Wave Hookers (1985 with 11/20/25 S7E80 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39119195

Madonna: Truth or Dare (w/ Lauren) **TEASER** 11/17/2025

Madonna: Truth or Dare (w/ Lauren) **TEASER** Truth or Dare (2012) and Truth or Dare Naked (2012) by Madonna + Alek Keshishian's Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) + Julie Brown and John Fortenberry's Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991) with Lauren 11/16/25 S7E79 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39052990

The Avengers (w/ Daniel Savino) 11/13/2025

The Avengers (w/ Daniel Savino) Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur by Pierre Cardin (1972) + Sydney Newman's The Avengers (1961-69) with 11/13/25 S7E78 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/39025105

Metallica (w/ Rare Candy) 11/05/2025

Metallica (w/ Rare Candy) Metallica (1981- ) with and Psi of 11/4/25 S7E77 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38920725

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (w/ Cara Cunningham) **TEASER** 10/31/2025

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (w/ Cara Cunningham) **TEASER** Evil by Elvira (1990) + Elvira's Movie Macabre (1981-86) + James Signorelli's Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) + Sam Irvin's Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001) + Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson (2021) + R.H. Greene's Vampira and Me (2021) with 10/30/25 S7E76 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38855800

Hollywood Wives (w/ Melly) 10/30/2025

Hollywood Wives (w/ Melly) Giorgio by Giorgio Beverly Hills (1981) + Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins (1983) + Robert Day's Hollywood Wives (1985) with of 10/29/25 S7E75 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38821140

The Walking Dead (w/ Amanda P) **TEASER** 10/24/2025

The Walking Dead (w/ Amanda P) **TEASER** Black Orchid by Tom Ford (2006) + Frank Darabont's The Walking Dead (2010-2022) + Scott M. Gimple's The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2023) with 10/24/25 S7E74 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38772000

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (w/ Michael) **TEASER** 10/19/2025

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (w/ Michael) **TEASER** Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears (2006) + Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) with 10/19/25 S7E73 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38638295

Lace (Jack's Version) 10/18/2025

Lace (Jack's Version) Agent Provocateur by Agent Provocateur (2000) + Lace (1982) and Lace II (1985) by Shirley Conran + William Hale's Lace (1984) and Lace II (1985) 10/18/25 S7E72 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38628335

Nico (w/ Joseph and Sasha) 10/16/2025

Nico (w/ Joseph and Sasha) No. 5 by Chanel (1921) + Nico (1938-1988) + Susanne Ofteringer's Nico Icon (1995) + You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone: The Biography of Nico by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike (2021) with of and 10/16/25 S7E71 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38610800

Tommy (w/ Rare Candy) **TEASER** 10/09/2025

Tommy (w/ Rare Candy) **TEASER** Ann-Margret by Ann-Margret (2023) + Ken Russell's Tommy (1975) + Franc Roddam's Quadrophenia (1979) with 10/8/25 S7E70 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38521300

Smells Like Shampure (w/ Eva Knowles) 10/03/2025

Smells Like Shampure (w/ Eva Knowles) Shampure by Aveda (1989) + Red for Men by Giorgio Beverly Hills (1991) + Nirvana (1987-94) + Nick Broomfield's Kurt & Courtney (1998) + Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross (2001) + Brett Morgen's Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) with 10/3/25 S7E69 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38445700

Chanel Pour Monsieur (w/ Grant James) **TEASER** 09/26/2025

Chanel Pour Monsieur (w/ Grant James) **TEASER** Pour Monsieur by Chanel (1955) + Otto Preminger's Anatomy of a Murder (1959) + Sidney Lumet's The Verdict (1982) with Grant James 9/25/25 S7E68 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38358450

Gia (w/ Elwy) 09/22/2025

Gia (w/ Elwy) Versace L'Homme by Gianni Versace (1984) + Gia Carangi (1960-86) + Michael Cristofer's Gia (1998) l with 9/22/25 S7E67 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38301850

The Velvet Underground (w/ Scout Dixon West) **TEASER** 09/18/2025

The Velvet Underground (w/ Scout Dixon West) **TEASER** Coney Island Baby by Scout Dixon West (2024) + The Velvet Underground (1964-73, 1990, 1992-93, 1996) + Lou Reed (1942-2013) + Todd Haynes' The Velvet Underground (2021) with 9/17/25 S7E66 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38247865

Mary 3.0: Put on a Happy Face **TEASER** 09/17/2025

Mary 3.0: Put on a Happy Face **TEASER** Estée Legacy by Estée Lauder (2024) + Q&A Questions + The Mary Tyler Moore Show season 3 (1972-73) + James Adolphus' Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) 9/17/25 S7E65 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38234860

Memoirs of a Geisha (w/ Haylie Olson) **TEASER** 09/12/2025

Memoirs of a Geisha (w/ Haylie Olson) **TEASER** Haiku by Avon (2000) + Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden (1997) + Rob Marshall's Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) with 9/11/25 S7E64 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38188665

Venus in Furs (w/ Kalob and Luke) 09/09/2025

Venus in Furs (w/ Kalob and Luke) Azurée Legacy by Estée Lauder (2024) + Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (1870) with and of The Perfume Nationalist S7E63 Strange Urge 15 9/8/26 /episode/index/show/theperfumenationalist/id/38135480

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