Smell That Movie is a cultural podcast from HALOSCOPE (http://www.haloscope.org), hosted by writer and producer Carly Silverman, that explores the movies we love and the complex scents they evoke.
In each episode, Silverman invites a guest from the worlds of fashion, beauty, comedy, or film/TV to answer a deceptively intimate question: If you could smell like any movie, what would it be?
Produced by HALOSCOPE Media.
Beauty writer, brand director, and Smell Ya Later Co-Host: Tynan Sinks talks Michael Patrick King’s “Sex and the City” (2008).
Check Out Everything Tynan:
The Podcast: Here
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CS's Sex and the City Picks:
Vivian Westwood - Boudoir
Salum Parfums - Caviar Rosé
Les Liquides Imaginaires - Blanche Bête
Elizabeth Taylor - White Diamonds
Marc-Antoine Barrois - Ganymede
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Sex and the City Picks:
Tom Ford - Fucking Fabulous
Estee Lauder - White Linen
Ralph Lauren - Romance
Jo Malone - English Pear and Freesia
Byredo - La Tulipe’
Diptyque - Tam Dao
Perfumer H - Ink
Room 1015 - Sonic Flower
Prada - Infusion d’Iris
Frederick Malle - Portrait of a Lady
16 Oct 2026
Devin Gant Smells Ocean's Twelve
Actor, writer, editor, director, musician, and Best Buy Spokes-Hologram: Devin Gant talks Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004).
Check Out Everything Dev:
Upcoming Films: Here & Here
The IG
The Website
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CS's Ocean’s Twelve Picks:
Tom Ford’s Gray Vetiver
Chanel's Allure Homme Sport
Creed’s Aventus
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Ocean’s Twelve Picks:
Chanel's Bleu de Chanel
Frederic Malle's Bigarade Concentree
19-69's Atlantico
Mind Games' Gambit
9 Oct 2026
Candice Lim Smells Challengers
Journalist, internet culture reporter, and culture critic Candice Lim talks Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers" (2024).
The Substack: Here
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CS's Challengers Picks:
Fuzzy Balls - Demeter
Crush Balls - DS & Durga
The Soft Lawn - Imaginary Authors
Ace Ace Baby - Snif
Racquets - Penhaligons
Tennis Club - Carner Barcelona
Big Sur Eucalyptus - DS & Durga
Virēre - Aesop
The Greengrocer - Rook Perfumes
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Challengers Picks:
165BPMs - UFO Parfum
Old Spice
Esencia Elixir - Loewe
CK One - Calvin Klein
Thé Matcha 26 - Le Labo
Parfumeur Abyssae - L'Artisan
A Whiff of Waffle Cone - Imaginary Authors
2 Oct 2026
Chloe Coover Smells Hard To Be A God
Co-host of the Nose Candy perfume podcast, singer-songwriter, and artist Chloe Coover talks Aleksei German’s Hard To Be A God (2013).
Check Out Everything Chloe:
The Podcast: Here
The IG: Here
The Music: Here
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CS's Hard To Be A God Picks:
Vento Forte - Filippo Sorcinelli
NO8 - The Lobster - Moth & Rabbit Perfumes
Salome - Papillon
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Hard To Be A God Picks:
Inexcusable Evil - Toskovat
Spinal Fluid on the Walls - Toskovat
Spinal Fluid - Ataraxia Perfumery
Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade - Etat Libre d'Orange
Funerie - Pineward Perfumes
Figment Man - Amouage
Squid - Zoologist
25 Sept 2026
Laura Fabius Smells The Parent Trap
Writer, comedian, and interior designer Laura Fabius talks Nancy Meyers’ The Parent Trap (1998).
Check Out Everything Laura:
Fun By Design: HERE
Tickets For The Next FBD Show: HERE
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CS's The Parent Trap Picks:
Burst - Universal Flowering
Up North - Pearfat
Da Lat - d’Annam
Cypress & Grapevine -Jo Malone
Fracas - Robert Piguet
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's The Parent Trap Picks:
Ormonde Woman - Ormonde Jayne
Banana Rush - Juliette Has a Gun
Holy Berry - D’ORSAY
Bake - Akro
Miutine - Miu Miu
Delina - Parfums de Marly
Lola at Coatcheck - Discotheque
18 Sept 2026
Jose Acevedo Smells Babette's Feast
Writer, director, and producer Jose Acevedo talks Gabriel Axel's "Babette's Feast" (1987).
Check Out Everything Jose:
THE WEBSITE: HERE
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CS's Babette's Feast Picks:
Patate Douce des Caraïbes et Carotte d'Afghanistan - Officine Universelle Buly
Cholon Social - Venue
Pain Nouveau - Son Venin
Osmos - Andrea Maack
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Babette's Feast Picks:
Dark Rum - Malin+Goetz
Milk - Commodity
Bistro Waters - D.S.& Durga's
Pool - Tsu Lange Yor
Noir Exquis - L'Artisan Parfumeur .
11 Sept 2026
Fran Hoepfner Smells A Room With A View
Senior news writer at Vulture, author of "The Field Guide to Nepo Babies", and the editor in chief of the newsletter Fran Magazine: Fran Hoepfner talks Merchant & Ivory's "A Room With A View" (1985).
Check Out Everything Fran:
THE BOOK: Field Guide to Nepo Babies
THE NEWSLETTER: Fran Magazine
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CS's A Room With A View Picks:
Poppy and Barley - Jo Malone
Edwardian Bouquet - Floris London
Florentina - Delacourte
Wash Me In The Water - 4160 Tuesdays
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's A Room With A View Picks:
Chamomile Satin - Dries Van Noten
Blindfold - L'Objet
Monkeyflower - Stora Skuggan’s
Tobacco Toscano - Santa Maria Novella
Frisson DʼHiver - Serviette
Metal Lavender - Matiere Premiere
4 Sept 2026
Laura Oberwetter Smells Eyes Wide Shut
Winner of The Art and Olfaction Awards 2026 People's Choice Award (Independent), and the Perfumer and Co-Founder of Chicago-based Clue Perfumery: Laura Oberwetter talks Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999).
Check Out Everything Clue Perfumery:
THE SITE: HERE
FOLLOW CLUE: HERE
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CS's Eyes Wide Shut Picks:
Flash Back In New York - Olfactive Studio
Sonic Silver - Flâner
Putain Des Palaces & The Afternoon Of A Faun - Etat Libre d'Orange
Where We Are There Is No Here - CB I Hate Perfume
Fragrance Expert Zhenya Tsenzharyk's Eyes Wide Shut Picks:
Crystal Saffron - Matiere Premiere
Faces of Francis - Vilhelm Parfumerie
Azabache Chapter 2 - Pigmentarium
Haze - Akro
22 Aug 2025
Valeria Rotella Smells Broken Embraces
Producer and research director Valeria Rotella interviews host [Host Name] about the sensory experience of Pedro Almodóvar's "Broken Embraces."
8 Aug 2025
Milly Tamarez Smells Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
Milly Tamarez discusses Michel Gondry's film *Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind* and shares her unique perspectives as a comedian, actress, and writer in this interview.
25 Jul 2025
Tim Latterner Smells Before Sunrise
Comedy writer Tim Latterner analyzes Richard Linklater's film *Before Sunrise*, exploring its cultural impact and offering insights into the movie's themes in this interview.
11 Jul 2025
Emma Vernon Smells Matilda
Podcast host interviews Emma Vernon, fragrance expert and host of Perfume Room, about the scents and smells evoked by the film Matilda.
27 Jun 2025
Dylan Adler Smells Moana
Comedian Dylan Adler analyzes the scents and artistry of Disney's Moana, directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, in this interview episode.
13 Jun 2025
Ella Gray Smells Shallow Grave
Ella Gray discusses Danny Boyle's 1994 film "Shallow Grave," exploring its themes and impact as part of the Smell That Movie podcast.
30 May 2025
Maddie Phinney Smells Jerry Maguire
Maddie Phinney, writer and perfumer, analyzes the scents and olfactory themes present in Cameron Crowe's film *Jerry Maguire* in this interview episode.
16 May 2025
Chrissy Shackelford Smells You've Got Mail
Emmy-Award winning comedy writer for Last Week Tonight: Chrissy Shackelford talks Nora Ephron's "You've Got Mail" (1998).
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SOTD: Another 13 - Le Labo
CS's You've Got Mail Picks:
In The Library - CB I Hate Perfumes
Papier Carbone - Ormaie
Bread & Roses - Pearfat
2 May 2025
Kate Lindsay Smells Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Culture writer & Co-Host of Slate's podcast: ICYMI, Kate Lindsay talks Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice (2005).
Check Out Everything Kate:
THE POD: ICYMI
THE NEWSLETTER: EMBEDDED
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SOTD: Wild Bluebell - Jo Malone
CS's Pride & Prejudice Picks:
Morel Map - Clue Perfumery
A Balm of Calm - Penhaligons
Vetiver Insolent - Miller Harris
18 Apr 2025
Sable Yong Smells Death Becomes Her
Author of "Die Hot With A Vengeance" & Co-Host of the "Smell Ya Later" pod: Sable Yong talks Robert Zemeckis' "Death Becomes Her" (1992).
Check Out Everything Sable:
THE BOOK: DIE HOT WITH A VENGEANCE
THE PERFUME: DIE HOT WITH A VENGEANCE
THE NEWSLETTER: HARD FEELINGS
THE POD: SMELL YA LATER
FOLLOW SABLE: HERE
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SOTD: Chelsea Staircase - Thin Wild Mercury
CS's Death Becomes Her Picks:
The Pink Bedroom - Marissa Zappas
Born Screaming - Toskovat
Odile - Gumamina
16 Apr 2025
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