#5 - A perfume for a city? The story behind it
Can you smell a city? This episode of Scent Marketing Talk explores precisely this unusual question. Kessi and Jens discuss how a spontaneous idea suddenly led to the development of actual perfumes – even though this isn't part of their company's core business.
In the conversation, Jens explains how he's long been fascinated by scents and why the structure of a perfume – with its top, heart, and base notes – is far more complex than many people realize. At the same time, it becomes clear that perfume isn't just a product, but often tells a story: about places, people, or even music.
The conversation becomes particularly engaging when Jens recounts two extraordinary projects. One involves perfumes dedicated to a famous musician, and the other is a fragrance named after a well-known street. What initially sounds like a crazy idea suddenly evolved into a genuine city project – complete with press coverage, a Christmas market, and high demand.
Alongside personal anecdotes, insights into fragrance development, and a few surprising twists, it becomes clear: creative ideas often arise where you least expect them.
An episode about inspiration, unusual projects, and how a spontaneous idea can sometimes become a unique fragrance.


#5 - A perfume for a city? The story behind it
Can you smell a city? This episode of Scent Marketing Talk explores precisely this unusual question. Kessi and Jens discuss how a spontaneous idea suddenly led to the development of actual perfumes – even though this isn't part of their company's core business.
In the conversation, Jens explains how he's long been fascinated by scents and why the structure of a perfume – with its top, heart, and base notes – is far more complex than many people realize. At the same time, it becomes clear that perfume isn't just a product, but often tells a story: about places, people, or even music.
The conversation becomes particularly engaging when Jens recounts two extraordinary projects. One involves perfumes dedicated to a famous musician, and the other is a fragrance named after a well-known street. What initially sounds like a crazy idea suddenly evolved into a genuine city project – complete with press coverage, a Christmas market, and high demand.
Alongside personal anecdotes, insights into fragrance development, and a few surprising twists, it becomes clear: creative ideas often arise where you least expect them.
An episode about inspiration, unusual projects, and how a spontaneous idea can sometimes become a unique fragrance.
Scent Marketing Talk - Timestamps
Confucius: When we live with a good person, we soon stop noticing how they change us for the better. It's like being in a room full of orchids. After a while, we no longer perceive their fragrance.
00:00 – When an idea becomes a perfume
00:30 – Favorite scents & memories
16:11 – Perfume trends and personal favorites
20:55 – How a perfume is made
32:13 – Perfume inspired by music
48:00 – The creation of the urban perfume "Steile Wand"
01:11:11 – Media frenzy and rapid sell-out
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