Welcome to Paperback Perfumes! The host Clare Presser is a Librarian with a fascination for fragrances and their capacity to evokes memories and experiences through the activation of the olfactory system. In this podcast she chats with guests about their connections with scents and stories through the pairing of perfumes and literary texts. Think of it as reader’s advisory for fragrance lovers, or fragrance recommendation for bibilophiles - whichever experience is your first priority. It’s fun exercise that allows a lovely discussion around people’s personal interpretation of experience, scent, and story<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Paperback Perfumes
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Welcome to Paperback Perfumes! The host Clare Presser is a Librarian with a fascination for fragrances and their capacity to evokes memories and experiences through the activation of the olfactory system. In this podcast she chats with guests about their connections with scents and stories through the pairing of perfumes and literary texts. Think of it as reader’s advisory for fragrance lovers, or fragrance recommendation for bibilophiles - whichever experience is your first priority. It’s fun exercise that allows a lovely discussion around people’s personal interpretation of experience, scent, and story<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
Makeup and Murder
<h4>“At a small table, sitting very upright, was one of the ugliest old ladies he had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction—it fascinated rather than repelled.”</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>― Agatha Christie, <strong>Murder on the Orient Express</strong></h4><h4><br></h4><p>Most perfumers focus on crafting fragrance but David Clarke, the creative mind behind Rivendare, transforms the entire process into a story. From an unexpected starting point with no initial interest in perfume, he has built a distinctive voice in artisanal perfumery from a remote corner of Australia, earning recognition from the Institute for Art and Olfaction.</p><br><p>Please note: this conversation was recorded prior to David receiving the Golden Pear Award in the Artisan category from the Institute for Art and Olfaction in June of 2026. </p><br><p>In this episode, David shares how a failed online business became the unlikely gateway into perfume-making, and how that pivot shaped his philosophy around creativity, independence, and experimentation. We explore the role of scarcity and mystique in niche fragrance, and how stepping away from commercial expectations can open space for truly original work.</p><h4><br></h4><p>David offers an inside look at the realities of small-batch perfumery, working with rare materials, navigating the challenges of sourcing from regional Australia, and pushing beyond conventional industry standards in pursuit of artistic freedom. His approach challenges traditional ideas of luxury, shifting the focus from status and scale to craftsmanship, creativity, and the ability of a fragrance to inspire and transport.</p><h4><br></h4><p>Rivendare fragrances mentioned:</p><p>1747</p><p>Tundra</p><p>Death by Vanity</p><br><p>Books discussed:</p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/853510.Murder_on_the_Orient_Express" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie</a></p><br><p>Find Rivendare at:</p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rivendareperfume/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rivendareperfume</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Theme music for the show was created by <a href="https://www.raulsanchezijorge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raul Sanchez I Jorge</a>. Check out his solo work on <a href="https://wildanimalsrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild Animal Records</a></p><p><br></p><h4><br></h4><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 9, 2026
The Sublime and the Absurd
<h4>“Was I starting to feel evil? Yes, now I was worrying I'd be turned to the dark side by too much crochet.”</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>― Naomi Novik, A Deadly Education</h4><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I have an excellent conversation with Benjamin Esposito, the self‑taught perfumer behind New York’s House of Mammoth. I have always admired the way Benjamin talks about his work, grounding it in what he calls radical attention, the practice of noticing the strange, tender and absurd moments that shape a life. His path into perfumery started far from fragrance, but he is someone who loved making things from scratch. That curiosity eventually led him to scent as a way to tell stories and hold space for memory.</p><br><p>We talk about how his fragrances draw from childhood moments, pop culture references and the sensory imprints of his cultural background. Benjamin shares why patience and slowness guide every part of his creative process and how artisanal work continues to matter in a world that moves faster every day.</p><br><p>Fragrances mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/house-of-mammoth/everett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everett - House of Mammoth & Michael Nordstrand </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/house-of-mammoth/you-i-will-die-eau-de-parfum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You & I (Will Die) - House of Mammoth</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/house-of-mammoth/lather-talk-voices" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Voices - House of Mammoth </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/house-of-mammoth/dinos-mores" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DinoS’mores - House of Mammoth </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/house-of-mammoth/snippid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snippid - House of Mammoth </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/tale-parfum/bad-lily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad Lily - TALE Parfum </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Guerlain/Vetiver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vetiver - Guerlain </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Jean_Patou/Joy_Parfum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joy - Jean Patou </a></p><p><a href="https://basenotes.com/fragrances/rauque-by-roberto-greco.26264719" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rauque - Roberto Greco/Christopher Sheldrake</a> </p><br><p>Books discussed:</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_and_Hobbes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calvin and Hobbs</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50548197-a-deadly-education" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Deadly Education - Naomi Novik</a> </p><br><p>Find House of Mammoth at: </p><p>Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/house.of.mammoth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@house.of.mammoth</a></p><br><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://houseofmammoth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">houseofmammoth.com</a></p><br><p>Theme music for the show was created by <a href="https://www.raulsanchezijorge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raul Sanchez I Jorge</a>. Check out his solo work on <a href="https://wildanimalsrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild Animal Records</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 26, 2026
Finding Language
<h4>“These empires, however, have no power of the language of scent. Scent in situ resides outside of oppressive systems. Despite a massive market valuation for scented products, the language of scent itself cannot be commodified, owned or managed”</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>- Catherine Hayley Epstein, Cognitive Impacts of Scent’s Languagelessness: A Persuasive Palette to Infuse Imagination and Healing, Nose Magazine, Issue 2 : Primed </h4><h4><br></h4><p>Saskia Dodds‑Painter is the founder of KOLIDO, a hands‑on perfumery based in the Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country, and the creator of Nose Magazine, an independent print publication dedicated to cultivating olfactive curiosity. Working with a small team, Saskia approaches scent as both craft and storytelling, designing and producing every perfume in‑house — from early formulation to bottling and shipping. Nose Magazine extends this creative vision into print, exploring the cultural and emotional dimensions of smell and appearing in stockists across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the US.</p><p><br></p><h4>In this episode, we explore how Saskia brings together her passion for scent, language, and community through the launch of KOLIDO and Nose. The conversation highlights the creative processes behind innovative fragrances, the importance of language in shaping how we experience scent, and the community‑driven approach that defines niche perfumery. Saskia shares how curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration guide her work, offering listeners insight into the evolving world of independent fragrance.</h4><h4><br></h4><p>Kolido fragrances mentioned:</p><p>70s Taxi</p><p>Bareback </p><p>Placebo </p><p>Nymphetta</p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Robert_Piguet/Baghari_Parfum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></p><p>Writing discussed:</p><p>Nose Magazine - Issue 1: Top notes </p><p>Nose Magazine - Issue 2: Primed </p><br><p>Find Nose Magazine and Kolido at: </p><p>Instagram: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nose.mag/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nose.mag</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kolido__/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kolido__</a></p><br><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://nosenosenose.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nosenosenose.com</a></p><p><a href="https://kolido.au/?srsltid=AfmBOooWUuqCezFM0IO6VLVTSfJGjQXwdW5Jt7lafdj7QDRoyFVepipL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kolido.au</a></p><p><br></p><h4>Theme music for the show was created by <a href="https://www.raulsanchezijorge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raul Sanchez I Jorge</a>. Check out his solo work on <a href="https://wildanimalsrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild Animal Records</a></h4><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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