The Perfume Alchemist: What if Your Identity Was Hidden in a Scent with Sue Phillips
The Perfume Alchemist: What if Your Identity Was Hidden in a Scent with Sue Phillips  
Podcast: Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success
Published On: Thu Jun 12 2025
Description: The Art & Science of Fragrance with Sue Phillips | Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics PodcastIn this episode of the Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, Dian Griesel, also known as Silver Disobedience, sits down with renowned fragrance expert Sue Phillips. They delve into Sue's remarkable journey from South African singer and actress to creating iconic fragrances for Tiffany's, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Burberry. The discussion covers the profound connection between scent, memory, and emotion, the evolution of fragrances through the decades, and the cultural differences in scent preferences. Sue also offers insights into perfume etiquette, the power of custom fragrances, and how to create a signature scent that reflects one's personality. Dian and Sue share personal anecdotes and discuss the impact of scent on identity, making this an episode not to be missed by fragrance enthusiasts.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my million+ monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   https://diangriesel.comOr Tune in for more information on Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpeORYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SilverDisobedience00:00 Introduction and Excitement00:34 Meet Sue Phillips: Fragrance Expert01:19 Sue's Journey into Fragrance05:24 The Power of Scent Marketing14:20 Scent and Memory Connection19:18 Challenges in the Fragrance Industry26:43 Exploring the World of Fragrances27:00 The Fragrance Journey: Customizing Scents27:46 Cultural Preferences in Fragrances29:29 The Power of Perfume: Writing and Impact32:08 Creating Custom Scents: A Personal Touch35:23 Perfume Etiquette: How to Wear Fragrance41:23 Understanding Fragrance Types and Concentrations45:25 Fragrance Trends Through the Decades49:01 Final Thoughts on Personalizing Your Scent