Dita Von Teese & Douglas Little on 1920s Perfumery & Creating Scandalwood | Part 2 (Scent World E22)

In Part 2, we explore Dita’s collaboration with perfumer and Heretic Parfum founder, Douglas Little. Together, Douglas and Dita tell the story behind their latest fragrance, Scandalwood. They talk about their creative process, finding inspiration in vintage erotica, and why the social revolution of the 1920s made it such a rich period for perfumery.
Chapters:
[00:10] The story behind Dita and Douglas’ collaboration
[01:21] How the industry tends to approach celebrity fragrances
[02:30] The connection between Erotique and Scandalwood
[05:06] Why the 1920s was a fascinating time to make perfumes
[05:41] What is the fragrance of the 1920s Paris sex clubs?
[09:32] Why Douglas abandoned his 100%-naturals approach with this fragrance
[13:28] Dita’s direction: “add more champagne”
[19:02] How you know you’re finished with a fragrance
[21:10] Dita, Douglas, and a chance encounter in the elevator
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[@Thevelvetletters]

I could listen to dita all day long. She’s truly the epitome of elegance 🥰

[@xenaadelina5368]

I love how soft spoken the interviewer is

[@JuanaLove6931]

Dita, you helped me find my passion again! I'm going nuts buying reto clutches, gloves, stockings and jewelry... I used to teach burlesque 10 years ago but you've reignited my passion I almost forgot about, ( being single so long). Omg, and the hats! Pillbox with netting ect... Of course all the lingerie I can afford, especially French! My favorite place to show was France for lingerie. It's all just for me! Loving it and love you for the inspiration!!❤❤❤

[@Scentbird]

love that you found your passion again ❤️ Dita is so inspirational

[@sandyc.5017]

Just ordered a bottle! 30% off today. I can't wait to get it. UPDATE: Got the perfume and it's amazing. I ordered the body wash a few days later. Body wash was more than I usually pay, but I decided to treat myself. Comes in a beautiful black glass pump bottle. The perfume smells amazing. Not something I would wear during the day, but very sexy.

[@unknowndeoxys00]

I love their perspectives on Scandalwood. Just what I needed to know it has been up my alley all along. Erotique is great but a little rough in how it unfolds. I love that the high-end take is literally a high-end take - better ingredients, better blending.

[@Scentbird]

We see no lies here ❤️ It's fascinating how their creative process and dedication to quality shine through in Scandalwood. A refined high-end take makes a world of difference. Have you had the chance to experience the fragrance yourself?

[@unknowndeoxys00]

@@Scentbird Not yet, but after this video it is definitely on the gift list!

[@amygalvin1799]

Love hearing about the background of the fragrance. So many notes and options. I feel unisex fragrance is becoming very popular in this time.

[@kanrongyu]

so great thanks for sharing! will you also be sharing the full video of part1 or I should just go listen to the podcast

[@mindy561]

LOLLLL that speaking through gritted teeth when you see a celeb that you love is so real. My friend and I saw Leo in Vegas and we were scream whispering DONT LOOK NOW BUT LEO IS OVER THERE lmaoo

[@4evergogo]

im a die hard sandalwood girl & all things woodsy & dark scented & flavored. so as long as this doesnt have any jasmine, patchouli, or flowery/fruity strongs mixed in, i will purchase a bottle. LOVE Dita. xx

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Oooh, if you were my customer I'd bring over the following 10 things for you to sample: 1. Bo by Liis 2. Ensen Suave by Matiere Premier 3. Milky Musk by Parle Moi de Parfum 4. Sandalwood Temple by Sana Jardin 5. Shunkoin by Xerjoff 6. vintage Plum Japonais by Tom Ford 7. Bijou Romantique by Etat Libre d'Orange (discontinued by you can still find it) 8. O Unknown by Imaginary Authors 9. Essence de Bois Precieux Eau de Parfum by Welton 10. Shoyeido Japanese incense in these two fragrances (dark red: Horin River Path Horikawa; purple: Horin White River Shirakawa) Wonder if you've tried these. The Japanese incense is gorgeous and inexpensive, hope you'll track it down for the winter months.

[@cinnamongirl2925]

I am such a Dita fan! (We graduated the same year too) So much of what she says resonates with me. I had my own style and heard the same remarks and I also chose to take it in as an unintended compliment. A woman can be anything she wants to be-even if she wants to be glamorous. When heard that Ms.Von Teese has a new perfume i ran through the webs to buy it! So excited! Scandalwood is on the way! Thank you Dita♥

[@lisaesposito7317]

Interesting convo, loved it

[@lesafowers8142]

Watch the series about Halston or the film Phantom Thread. It's so wonderful to see how much detail is put into just what they love. This is very interesting and I love that this conversation is so in lighting. She sould be in a film about her life because it could change everything if she could just be in a film about herself!!!💄💄💄

[@BC-ru8zd]

Absolutely stunning Dita ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilianarich610]

I just got my bottle of SCANDALWOOD!!!❤️

[@Bkprw]

It’s not for everyone get a small sample if possible

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I'd love to know what it smells like. What notes are the most prominent? What other fragrances would you say it's a sister or cousin of?

[@sarkahalastova9667]

I have to have this!!!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

She doesn't age, she looks the same as she did 15 years ago. Wow.

[@John-f8p1p]

would ike her to bring back erotique and her original fragrance. and make it so we can buy them in Australia

[@KazWinchester]

I love patchouli its such a sexy fragrance

[@AlexxaBo-1988]

👍

[@fallsoul6284]

Her shoes are exquisite does anyone know where they're from

[@melanieemertaylor]

Louboutin

[@lisaesposito7317]

A bit awkward introducing the guy and not introducing Dita 😮

[@dunn-ud9yu]

This is part 2 of the interview.

[@lisaesposito7317]

@@dunn-ud9yu oh okay thank you!

[@FirstNameLastName.Broken]

Heretic?

[@flower1990-B]

She can t move her face.☹Meh..

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

She's always been like this. She speaks with a slightly clenched jaw, in a monotone and without very animated eyebrows and eyes. It's just her manner.

[@FirstNameLastName.Broken]

This is what happens when money has no meaning- you lose reverence for God. You revel in darkness.

[@onlyrealtalentedartists]

god dont exist, get well....

[@manicpanic7423]

AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH READ BOOK OTHER THAN RELIGION CRAP

[@AthalieM]

lol