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Perfume Room

44. The Scents Your Fave Sister Duo are Wearing (w/ Sisters and Artists Susan Alexandra and Janie Korn)

Perfume Room

Emma Vernon

Arts, Fashion & Beauty

4.9619 Ratings

🗓️ 5 April 2022

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

NY’s most creative, cult-fave sister-duo Susan Alexandra and Janie Korn are in the Perfume Room today! Susan is the creator of the ever-whimsical, kitschy Susan Alexandra brand — beloved for her colorful beaded bags, jewelry, and homeware (and celeb following), and Janie is known for her often-customizable, highly-destructible sculptures [read: candles] which are the perfect mix of nostalgic, cheeky, and off-kilter (and are also sold at the magical Susan Alexandra brick & mortar on 33 Orchard). Curious what kind of childhood led to this unparalleled level of creativity? Want to know if their fragrance tastes match their art? SAME. And today we'll find out from the person who knows them best: each other.

FRAGS MENTIONED:

Marissa Zappas Imperia La Divina, Frederic Malle French Lover, The Goddess Line Lakshmi, Frederic Malle Iris Poudree, Gap Om, Elizabeth Arden Sunflower, Mugler Angel, Armani Code, YSL Nu, YSL Opium, Hilde Soliani Fraaagola Saalaaata, Hilde Soliani Hot Milk, Marissa Zappas Annabel’s Birthday Cake, Essential Faith, Le Labo Bergamote 22, L’Orchestre Rose Trombone, Mancera Roses Greedy, Montale Roses Musk, Montale Intense Cafe, Roja Elixir Pour Femme, Le Labo Musc 25, Marissa Zappas Paradise Edition, MFK BR 540, Le Labo The Noir 29, Le Labo Santal 33, Le Labo Bergamote 22, Swiss Army, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, B&BW Freesia

FOLLOW: @susan_alexanda @janiekorn

SHOP: susanalexandra.com || janiekorn.com

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FOLLOW PERFUME ROOM: @perfumeroompod

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the perfumer. My sent to the day today is Empiria la Davina by Marissa Zappas. She was kind enough to send me a sample.

0:18.2

And I have to just address the elephant in the room, which is what you're all wondering, which is, is this podcast secretly a Marissa Zappas fan account? And the

0:26.3

answer is no, it is not secret. Because if you have smelled the juice, you know the obsession is real.

0:31.9

She is so talented. And Imperial La Dvina is no exception. This fragrance, I believe, was based on Marissa's childhood and

0:40.2

background as a ballerina. And oh my God, it delivers. Now, I was never like a legit ballerina.

0:46.4

I did go to a dance studio where the type of ballet I did consisted of ballet dances to like

0:52.1

Purple Rain by Prince. And I also just said ballet dances. I feel like that prince and i also just said ballet dances i feel like that

0:56.4

speaks volumes to the lack of ballet because i feel like a ballerina would not call a number a ballet

1:02.3

dance but when i wear this this is the prima ballerina i always wanted to be i think of pink satin point

1:09.1

shoes i think of dusty pink sparkles. I think of those old

1:12.9

wooden jewelry boxes where you open it up and there's a little ballerina and a tutu in Passa

1:18.1

because, you know, I'm going to flex the ballet terms turning around, right? This is like if that

1:22.7

ballerina in the jewelry box came to life, it's whimsical, It's magic. And I absolutely love it. And I feel like

1:30.3

talking about this little ballerina in the jewelry box is a great transition to who our guests are today.

1:36.8

And that is because today's guests are two of the most whimsical, imaginative, and talented

1:41.3

artists ever who just so happen to be real life sisters.

1:46.2

That is right. Today we are so privileged to be in the company of DNA royalty, the real

1:51.8

children of the corn. Okay, you know I had to make that reference at least once, but I promised

1:55.4

now it's out of my system. We are joined by the corn sisters who you may know better as

2:00.1

Janie Korn and Susan

2:01.6

Alexandra.

2:02.6

Think about the talent that came from one roof.

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