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.
Highlights:
• The story behind Dita and Douglas’ collaboration
• How the industry tends to approach celebrity fragrances
• The connection between Erotique and Scandalwood
• Why the 1920s was a fascinating time to make perfumes
• What is the fragrance of the 1920s Paris sex clubs?
• Why Douglas abandoned his 100%-naturals approach with this fragrance
• Dita’s direction: “add more champagne”
• How you know you’re finished with a fragrance
• Dita, Douglas, and a chance encounter in the elevator
Featured Fragrance:
Scandalwood by Heretic Parfum
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