About International Maisons of Fine Fragrance 2026 - The Podcast
The inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance took place in central London 18-20th February 2026, it featured niche and indie fragrance brands from around the world. I'm Haydn Williams, a fragrance writer and podcaster and I got to speak to some of the founders and perfumers in this series recorded during the show.
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I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 14 I spoke to Hussein Ahmed, the founder of Fario Fragrances. 'Fario' means 'to pick' in the Bengali dialect and the brand’s mission is to create exquisite fragrances that evoke emotions, inspire confidence, and enhance the way people feel about themselves.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.fariofragrances.com/ (https://www.fariofragrances.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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9 Mar 2026
Nineta Marcu - Founder of Marab Perfumery
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 10 I spoke to Nineta Marcu, the founder of Marab Perfumery, an exciting fragrance brand from Romania.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://marab-perfumery.ro/ (https://marab-perfumery.ro/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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9 Mar 2026
Andrew French - Co-Founder of Castle Forbes
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 13 I spoke to Andrew French, the Co-Founder of Castle Forbes. The brand was founded in 1996 at Castle Forbes in Scotland by Lady Forbes and Andrew French, with a mission to create fine quality scents that honoured the tradition of Haute Perfumerie.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.castleforbes.com/ (https://www.castleforbes.com/)
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9 Mar 2026
Janne Vuorenmaa - Co-Founder of Nos Republic
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 12 I spoke to Janne Vuorenmaa, the co-founder of Nos Republic.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.nosrepublic.com/ (https://www.nosrepublic.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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9 Mar 2026
Elena Azzerlini - CEO of Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 11 I spoke to the CEO and Creative Director of Italian brand Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://farmaciassannunziata1561.it/en (https://farmaciassannunziata1561.it/en)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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9 Mar 2026
Peter Gentzel - Founder & Creative Director, Tales of Illumination
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 15 I spoke to Peter Gentzel, the Founder & Creative Director of ‘Tales of Illumination’ - a contemporary luxury scent brand exploring scent as culture, object, and experience.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.tales-of-illumination.com/ (https://www.tales-of-illumination.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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9 Mar 2026
Barbara Hutton-Mills. Sales Director - Scent of Africa
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 9 I spoke to Barbara Hutton-Mills from Scent of Africa - a brand that pays tribute to the magnificent continent through a collection of fragrances
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.scentofafrica.com/ (https://www.scentofafrica.com/)
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1 Mar 2026
Kate Evans - Owner & Perfumer at Angela Flanders
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 3 I spoke to Kate Evans, who is the owner & perfumer at Angela Flanders, a British fragrance brand.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://angelaflanders-perfumer.com/ (https://angelaflanders-perfumer.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Nicole Park - Founder of Sisology
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 2 I spoke to the founder of South Korean fragrance brand Sisology, Nicole Park.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://m.sisology.kr/ (https://m.sisology.kr/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Valérie Kaminov - Founder of IMFF & Roja Dove - Founder of Roja London
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 1 I spoke to IMFF and International Luxury Brand Consultancy Founder Valérie Kaminov and the special guest at the show, Roja London Founder, Roja Dove.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.ilbc.co.uk/ (https://www.ilbc.co.uk/)
https://rojalondon.com/ (https://rojalondon.com/)
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1 Mar 2026
Malva Moncalvo - Founder of Malva 1979
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 5 I spoke to the founder of Italian fragrance brand Malva 1979, Malva Moncalvo.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://malva1979.com/ (https://malva1979.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Mashael Al-Kuwari & Philippe Paparella-Paris - Maison Mirwad
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 4 I spoke to the founder of Maison Mirwad, a fragrance brand from Qatar, Mashael Al-Kuwari and Philippe Paparella-Paris a perfumer. Philippe has worked on many of the Maison Mirwad fragrances.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://mirwad.com/en-gb (https://mirwad.com/en-gb)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Suad Al-Fardan - Founder of Royal Glory
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 7 I spoke to Suad Al-Fardan, the Founder of Royal Glory - a fragrance brand from UAE.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://royalgloryperfumes.com/ (https://royalgloryperfumes.com/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Tim Gerhard - Founder of L'Art Vévien
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 8 I spoke to Tim Gerhard, the founder of L’Art Vévien - brand that fuses fragrance and art.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://www.vevien.com/en (https://www.vevien.com/en)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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1 Mar 2026
Craig Andrade - Founder of Raconteur
I’m Haydn Williams, a UK based fragrance writer, host and podcaster. Welcome to a series of interviews I did at the inaugural International Maisons of Fine Fragrance in London 18-20th February 2026. The IMFF event saw fragrance brands visit London from all over the world to meet the trade, the media and creators.
In episode 6 I spoke to Craig Andrade, who is the Founder of Raconteur, an Australian fragrance brand.
You can find more information at the following websites:
https://internationalmaisons.com/ (https://internationalmaisons.com/)
https://theraconteur.co/ (https://theraconteur.co/)
https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/ (https://haydnwilliams.co.uk/)
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