The Mike Litton Experience

The Mike Litton Experience


Sue Phillips: The Power of Perfume | How Fragrance Shapes Memory, Emotion & Success

October 30, 2025

Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience — where inspiring stories meet powerful conversations.

In this episode, Mike Litton sits down with Sue Phillips, internationally acclaimed fragrance expert, author, and founder of Sue Phillips Fragrance. Known for her work with iconic brands like Tiffany & Co., Burberry, and Trish McEvoy, and for creating bespoke scents for celebrities such as Jamie Foxx, Katie Holmes, and Zendaya, Sue shares the art, science, and soul behind perfume — and how scent can transform our emotions, memories, and even our healing journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Sue’s journey from South Africa to the U.S. led her to become a perfume pioneer

  • The psychology of scent: why fragrance is deeply tied to emotion and memory

  • How she helps people regain their sense of smell through her Scent Healing Program

  • Behind-the-scenes stories of custom fragrances for Hollywood stars

  • How scent impacts branding, real estate, and multi-sensory experiences

  • The inspiration behind her bestselling book, The Power of Perfume

  • A sneak peek at her upcoming book on scent recovery and anosmia

Whether you’re a fragrance lover, an entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the connection between senses and the human spirit, this episode will open your eyes — and nose — to a world you’ve never experienced before.

Learn more about Sue Phillips:
Website: https://www.suephillips.com
Instagram: @scentfullysue

Get her book The Power of Perfume on Amazon!

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