The Air Between Us is a podcast by Andy Tauer about perfume, creativity, memory, craft, and the invisible space we share through scent.
In these episodes, Andy reflects on smelling, making, materials, words, the perfume industry, and observations about life — always through the quiet, personal lens of scent.
Episode 4- on who decides in an age of intelligence
It is about the human task: explore what differentiation means in perfumery. Is it the bottle, the packaging, the marketing. Or is it something deeper? I talk about creativity, trends, independent thinking, and why finding something truly different often requires looking beyond what algorithms and social media place in front of us.
And you can get something to think about for the next time you discover a new fragrance.
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Episode 3- on creation and resonance.
In this episode, I reflect on perfume creation, raw materials, and resonance.
I look at the difference between making perfume as an interaction with raw materials and launching perfume as a market-ready collection. At the heart of the episode is resonance: the bridge between creator, material, brand, and bottle. When that bridge is alive, a perfume can carry something that goes beyond concept. When it is missing, even a polished perfume may feel strangely disconnected.
Episode 2 - The Truth Is In Your Nose
In this episode of The Air Between Us, Andy Tauer reflects on the words surrounding perfume: notes, allergen lists, marketing texts, reviews, social media language, and brand storytelling. He explores how words can guide us, but also mislead us, shape our expectations, and sometimes put us in a box before we even smell.
Episode 1 — Smelling Slowly: Taking Time With Perfume
It begins with a TikTok video and turns into a reflection on perfume, first impressions, and the quiet patience of smelling. Andy Tauer muses about what we smell, how quickly we judge, and why taking more time with a scent can change everything.