Hailie Sahar is an actress, singer, and trailblazing icon you know from Pose, the Emmy-nominated FX series that gave ballroom culture the global spotlight it deserves. Beyond the screen, she is making her mark in beauty with her debut fragrance, Sultana by Sahar, a warm, amber-floral blend that feels powerful, sensual, and unforgettable.
In this episode, Hailie joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to talk fragrance, beauty, and self-expression. From the scents that helped her embody Lulu Ferocity to the inspiration behind Sultana’s cognac-inspired bottle design, she opens up about scent memories, self-care, and the rituals that keep her grounded. She makes a deeply personal revelation for the very first time. She also speaks about embracing her beauty mark as part of her power, and even treats us to a special ASMR moment.
• How Pose changed her life
• Healing through raw, emotional scenes
• Vintage perfumes
• Childhood scent memories
• The 3-year journey to create Sultana
• Fragrance… or cognac?
• Why only 1,000 bottles exist
• Starting House of Sahar
• A perfume ASMR moment
• Becoming trailblazer Sir Lady Java
• Lessons from a trans icon
• The struggle she never shared before
• Her favorite self-care rituals
• When she feels most beautiful
• Skincare secrets and natural beauty
• Showing her beauty mark in Allure
• Choosing courage over beauty
• The advice she’d give her younger self
• Words for anyone feeling unseen
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