Dita Von Teese on the Alluring Power of Perfume, Burlesque & Glamour | Part 1 (Scent World E22)

Dita is the biggest name in burlesque since Gypsy Rose Lee. She is known for revitalizing the art form, mesmerizing sold-out theaters around the world with spectacles that evoke fantasy and freedom. Born Heather Sweet in Michigan, Dita posed on the cover of Playboy in the early 2000s and soon became fashion’s “it” girl. Her book, Your Beauty Mark, is a New York Times bestseller, and her latest fragrance, Scandalwood, is a collaboration with Heretic Parfum’s Douglas Little. This episode is split into two parts hosted by Marianne Mychaskew, who runs communications at Scentbird. In Part 1, we immerse ourselves in Dita’s enchanting world. She shares why she believes perfume is a tool for you to become whoever you want to be. She reveals her most memorable scents, the iconic mid-century women who inspired her, and how she developed her signature look. Chapters: [00:49] “There’s never been a time in my life when I haven’t used fragrance” [01:21] Dita’s early love for elegance and feminini