The Fragrance Journey with Melissa J. Nacional

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Listen to this podcast hosted by Nacional sisters, Melissa and Darlene, as they share fragrance knowledge, tips and recommendations. Laugh and cry with us every Tuesday and Friday as we dive into personal stories that encourage listeners to express themselves through fragrances without boundaries.

Darlene J. Nacional


    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Fragrance Journey with Melissa J. Nacional

    Maxaroma, Parfums de Marly + Melissa and Darlene Get Personal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 24:31


    Listen in as Melissa and Darlene talk about Maxaroma and Parfums de Marly while getting personal

    Halloween and Fall Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 22:13


    Listen in as Melissa and Darlene relive childhood favorite movies and games while mentioning their favorite fall fragrances.

    Squid Game + New Fragrance Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 14:16


    Catch up with Melissa and Darlene as they discuss the viral Netflix show, Squid Game, and talk about their newest favorite fragrances.

    Favorite By Killian Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 10:08


    Let's talk about Woman in Gold, Good Girl Gone Bad, After Sunset and more Killians!

    5 Long-Lasting, Room-Filling Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 10:38


    These unisex fragrances are insanely long-lasting and noticeable no matter what room you're in.

    Ranking My Roja Parfums Collection From Least to Most Favorite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 12:14


    Melissa ranks her Roja Parfums collection from least to most favorite: Oceania, Creation E, Oligarch, Elysium, 1819 Burlington, and A Midsummer Dream

    Social Media and Jeremy Fragrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 14:16


    Listen to Melissa's Fragrance Journey and what her goals are for the end of 2021. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok @melissanacional    

    Tom Ford Fragrances: Noir de Noir, Oud Wood, Tuscan Leather, Soleil Blanc, Black Orchid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 19:24


    Tom Ford may be Melissa's favorite designer fragrance.

    New Fragrance Favorites: Ambre Nuit, Ambre Loup, Hue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 11:16


    We're back and ready to release more episodes for you! In this episode we talk about Christian Dior, Rania J, and celebrity Hayley Kiyoko's newest fragrance.

    Top 3 Fragrances for Dads | Father's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 12:40


    Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! In this episode, Melissa suggests her favorite 'Dad' scents.

    Fragrance Friday | Pi & 1899 Hemingway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 7:42


    In this episode, Melissa shares her two newest fragrance purchases: Pi by Givenchy and 1899 Hemingway by Histoires de Parfums. 

    Fragrance Gift Suggestions for Graduates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 11:47


    In this episode, Melissa recommends which fragrances would be great gifts for graduating high school and college students.

    Top 5 Masculine-Leaning Summer Time Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 16:35


    In this episode, Melissa lists her top 5 masculine-leaning fragrances for summer! Check her out on TikTok as @melissanacional 

    Top 5 Feminine-Leaning Summer Time Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 16:52


    In this episode, Melissa names her top 5 feminine-leaning fragrances for the summertime! Can you guess what her number one favorite is?

    After Sunset and Princess | By Kilian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 9:06


    In this episode, Melissa gives an overview of Princess and After Sunset By Kilian. Shout out to @bobabored on TikTok for sending these samples!

    Get to Know Me | Cacao and Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 16:16


    In this episode, Melissa and Darlene discuss their favorite alternative to coffee and the perfect fragrance for raging lesbians.

    Gifts From Followers + Zoologist Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 16:31


    In this episode, Melissa shares which fragrances she has received from her followers. And Angel by Mugler gets dethroned as her least favorite fragrance.

    Are Popular Fragrances Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 8:32


    Melissa gives her opinion on if popular fragrances are worth it.

    College Dating Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 20:02


    On this episode of the podcast, the Nacional sisters share a few of their college dating stories.

    This or That | Fresh & Clean vs. Spicy vs. Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 7:34


    On this episode, Melissa asks Darlene what her favorite scents are on her boyfriend.

    Fragrance Association Game | What Type of Drunk Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 11:44


    Another game episode! Are you an emotional drunk? Angry drunk? Sloppy drunk? Here's some fragrances we think would pair well based on your drunk personality!

    Heroes and Villains | Fragrance Association Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 16:14


    Another fragrance association game - Heroes and Villains!

    Top 3 Fragrances for Moms | Mother's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 10:10


    Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful moms out there! In this episode, Melissa and Darlene suggest their favorite fragrances for all the mommas.

    Club de Nuit Intense Man | Fragrance Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 8:13


    This episode reviews Club de Nuit Intense Man.

    Eau De Toilette (EDT) vs. Eau De Parfum (EDP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 5:28


    This episode discusses the difference between EDT and EDP.

    Ultra Male - Jean Paul Gaultier Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 7:46


    Do you like wangs on your fragrance bottle? If so, this may be the episode for you. Listen to Melissa and Darlene's review of JPG's Ultra Male.

    Fragrance Association Game | DATE NIGHT EDITION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 15:12


    From Netflix and Chill dates to meeting the parents, the fan-favorite association game is back with Melissa and Darlene's recommendations for specific date activities. 

    How Many Fragrances You Need + Date Scents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 10:15


    On this episode, Melissa and Darlene talk about how many fragrances people usually need in their collection while talking about date scents.

    Maison Margiela 'Replica' Sample Set Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 12:15


    The sample set mentioned in this episode include: By the Fireplace Jazz Club Whispers in the Library Flower Market Under the Lemon Tree Springtime in the Park Beach Walk Sailing Day Lazy Sunday Morning At the Barbers

    Fragrance Association Game | CELEBRITY EDITION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 9:06


    On this episode, Melissa and Darlene play another fan-favorite association game. But instead of basing it off of personalities, it's based off of celebrities!

    Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue vs. DG Light Blue Intense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 4:45


    This quick episode highlights the differences between DG Light Blue and the intense version. 

    Prada L'Homme and Club de Nuit Intense Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 12:11


    The sisters review two of their favorite fragrances.

    Good Girl - Carolina Herrera Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 9:57


    The sisters review Good Girl by Carolina Herrera.

    How To Test A Fragrance | Replica By the Fireplace and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Intense

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 19:27


    In this episode, Melissa and Darlene talk about how to test a fragrance and what seasons to wear certain scents.

    Life and Career Before Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 18:35


    In this episode, Melissa and Darlene highlight the jobs they worked before getting into the fragrance world.

    Niche vs. Designer Fragrances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 13:43


    Learn the differences between niche and designer fragrances with Melissa and Darlene.

    First Buys: Versace Eros and La Nuit de L'Homme

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 16:04


    Listen in as the Nacional sisters talk about Melissa's first two blind buys and whether or not they're a hit or miss.

    Rapid Fire Fragrance Association Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 19:42


    Game time!  In this episode, Melissa associates a fragrance based on Darlene's description of a person. 

    Melissa's Coming Out Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 22:49


    Listen in as Melissa shares her coming out story while sharing advice for fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

    Introducing The Fragrance Journey Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 14:37


    Fragrance TikToker (@melissanacional) highlights the beginnings of her fragrance journey. Produced by Darlene Nacional.

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