Dascha Polanco has stepped into the fragrance world, and she’s bringing her beloved Orange Is the New Black character along for the ride.
Polanco, best known for playing Daya Diaz on the hit Netflix series, shared an Instagram post this week pointing to a new scent collaboration. The caption gave credit to two collaborators she called “Big Money P” and “Taylor Schi,” with a warm thank-you and a cluster of hashtags tying the moment back to her TV roots. In the post, she wrote: “Big Money P with the Taylor Schi Thank you !! 🧡#oitnb #daya #ismellgood #wesmellgood”
The hashtags #ismellgood and #wesmellgood signal a fragrance or personal care product at the center of this announcement. The addition of #daya and #oitnb connects the launch directly to her Orange Is the New Black legacy. Polanco seems to be channeling the character who made her a household name. She’s turning that fan-favorite identity into something commercially real.
It’s a sweet and smart approach. Daya Diaz was one of the most emotionally layered characters on a show full of them. She started as a young woman torn between loyalty to her mother and a complicated relationship with a prison guard. Over seven seasons, she hardened and changed in ways that felt genuinely earned. Polanco brought real warmth and heartbreak to that role. It’s the kind of performance that stays with you.
Orange Is the New Black was more than just a popular show. It debuted on Netflix in 2013 and helped put streaming originals on the cultural map. The format was still finding its footing back then, and that show helped define what it could become. Polanco was part of a cast that gave Latina women a rare and fully realized presence on American TV screens. That legacy still resonates. Fans haven’t forgotten what those performances meant.
For Polanco herself, a lifestyle move like this makes natural sense. She’s been candid over the years about her personal journey, including her health and her relationship with self-image and confidence. That openness has built her a loyal following well beyond the typical TV fan base. She’s appeared in films and kept her career active. People genuinely root for her. A fragrance tied to a character she truly made her own doesn’t feel like a brand deal. It feels personal.
Celebrity fragrance launches have a mixed track record. They work best with genuine personal connection involved. Polanco bringing Daya’s story into the branding suggests this collaboration matters to her personally, not just commercially. The character and the collaboration feel intertwined in a way that gives the product a real identity of its own.
The post pulled in over 25,000 likes on Instagram. Orange Is the New Black wrapped its final season back in 2019. The warmth fans hold for Polanco and her work clearly hasn’t faded. Seven years later, the audience still trusts her.
As for the collaborators, “Big Money P” and someone named “Taylor Schi” are likely the creative or business minds behind the project. Schi’s full surname didn’t appear in the caption. The tone of Polanco’s post is genuinely warm. It reads like real gratitude between collaborators, not a boilerplate shoutout.
There’s something a little whimsical about anchoring a fragrance to Litchfield Penitentiary, of course. That fictional institution wasn’t exactly known for its pleasant scents. But Polanco is playing with her own legacy in the most good-natured way. That lightness is part of the appeal.
No formal product details have surfaced yet. The name, pricing, and availability of whatever #wesmellgood turns out to be are still a mystery. But the enthusiasm is already there. Dascha Polanco has a warm and ready audience waiting to find out more.