Jo’s Scent News: ‘On The Scent’ magazine Issue #3 'The Art of Glass'

The third issue of my true passion project, On The Scent magazine – which I’m thrilled to say has been so incredibly well-received – just launched.

The magazine is free to read online here – but what has really blown me (and the rest of the On The Scent team) away is the appetite for a print issue.

You can buy copies here – onthescentmedia.com/shop – but I’m delighted to say that there’s also a network of perfume shops which stock the magazine, listed further down this page.

Here’s what you can look forward to, in this issue…

• The Art of Glass – my own big feature for the mag, for which I went down an extraordinary rabbit hole of fascinating research… For instance, did you know that one valley in Northern France produces 75% of the world’s luxury perfume bottles? Follow the journey made by humble sand to your dressing table – and I promise, you’ll never think about your morning spritz in quite the same way again!

• This Creative Life – couturier Marc-Antoine Barrois, who’s celebrating 10 years of his hugely successful fragrance house, shares his fascinating, playful world of inspiration

• The Iris Renaissance – this beautiful, versatile note – known as the blue gold of perfumery – takes centre stage once again, reports my brilliant colleague Suzy Nightingale

• Going, Going, Gorgeous! – Suzy Nightingale reports on vintage treasures to swoon over from the Perfume Bottles Auction 2026

(Check out their websites for opening hours – and you might also check they haven’t sold out!)

Angela Flanders, 96 Columbia Road, Shoreditch, London E2 7QB angelaflanders-perfumer.com

Dot Perfume Gallery, 7 High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LD dotperfumegallery.com

Lords Fragrance Scent Showroom & Shop, The Lodge, Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX108BA lordsfragrancehouse.com

Parfum Le Dance, 8 Paved Ct, Richmond, TW9 1LZ (NB the street that Ted Lasso ‘lives on’!) parfumledance.com

Sainte-Cellier Studio, Unit 60A Pall Mall Deposit, Block C, First Floor, 124-128 Barlby Road, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 6BL (closest Tube: Ladbroke Grove); The Studio is open from Monday to Friday, midday to 6pm, and while drop-ins are always welcome, Brooke recommends WhatsApping or calling on 07980-174873, to let them know you’re coming.

Soliflore, 28 Gloucester Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4AQ soliflore.co.uk

Wild Iris, 33 North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1YB wild-iris.com

Shy Mimosa, 42B The Mall Clifton, Bristol BS8 4JG shymimosa.co.uk