Episodios

  • Forever Chemicals and White Musk
    Apr 21 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about galaxolide, phthalates, and other chemicals that stay in our bodies and environments forever -even grosser than beaver nads! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses The Body Shop, White Musk, and why Melissa can only call the founder "Dame Anita".

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

    Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! ⁠https://www.sillageandsorcery.com⁠

    Thanks for checking us out!

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    43 m
  • Interview with Immortal Perfumes
    Apr 14 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus and Melissa of Sif Sniffs interview Jen Siems of Immortal Perfumes. We discuss how intuition can guide you, the importance of learning, and how Zac Efron and Melissa are destined to be together.

    Want to follow Jen?
    Her website is here
    and she is on IG here
    and she is on TikTok here

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here
    We also have a website with merch and fun things: https://www.sillageandsorcery.com

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

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    38 m
  • Designer Molecules and Glossier You
    Apr 7 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about how designer molecules came to be and how they can help and hurt indie perfumers! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Emily Weiss, Glossier You, and why you shouldn't let Timothée Chalamet wear your hoodie.

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

    Check our our website for merch and fun stuff! ⁠www.sillageandsorcery.com⁠

    Thanks for checking us out!

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    39 m
  • Interview with BaneXBramble
    Mar 31 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus and Melissa of Sif Sniffs interview Austin Fuller of BaneXBramble. We discuss the intimate connection of perfumery and witchcraft, how they are related, and only the spiciest of hot takes.

    Want to follow Austin?
    Their website is https://www.banexbramble.com
    and they are on IG here

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

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    35 m
  • Aldehydes and Chanel No. 5
    Mar 24 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus tells us all about the diverse ways that aldehydes are used in perfumery! Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses Chanel No. 5, how Coco became Coco, how a car accident led to her making the perfume, how Rasputin is involved, and Nazis. So many Nazis.

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

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    45 m
  • Interview with Sif Sniffs
    Mar 17 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus interviews Melissa, one of our fabulous hosts and the nose behind Sif Sniffs! Melissa discusses her hot takes on perfumery, what ingredient pisses her off, and how Sif in an integral part of the brand's ethos.

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates: here

    Bonus! You can get the Alatreyu creosote candle Melissa is obsessed with here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

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    35 m
  • Castoreum and Zoologist Beaver
    Mar 10 2025

    Welcome to another Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Bee of Venus Invictus. discusses the beaver sacs known as castoreum, how we got it and how it became used in perfumery. Melissa of Sif Sniffs discusses the background of Zoologist's Beaver and its many variations.

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the public events that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

    Sillage and Sorcery is produced by Bee Sampson and Melissa Sifjardóttir
    Researched by Melissa Sifjardóttir and Bee Sampson
    Logo Artwork by Bee Sampson
    Edited by Melissa Sifjardóttir

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    33 m
  • Interview with Venus Invictus
    Mar 3 2025

    Welcome to another fun of Sillage and Sorcery!

    In this episode, Melissa of Sif Sniffs interviews Bee, one of our fabulous hosts and the nose behind Venus Invictus! Bee discusses their hot takes on perfumery, their favorite products, and their perfumery philosophy.

    Want to support the show? Buy from our brands which are linked above! It helps support us so we can continue making this content.

    Don't want to blind buy? Follow us on Instagram where we post the fairs and festivals that we will be attending:
    Bee: ⁠here
    Melissa: ⁠here
    Or you can follow the pod for fun updates here

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    31 m
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