by Clare Presser
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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April 29, 2025
<h4>Smells s enrich our life experiences like colours on a canvas. When asked to reflect on their sense of smell, people often have many a story to tell… </h4><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we have a slightly different focus, thanks to the fascinating work of our guest, Erin Adams. Erin is behind Smell Art, a unique blend of art and science that explores the power of scent. Her journey into olfactory art began in 2007 at a Secret Chiefs 3 concert in Melbourne, where a captivating scent from the stage sparked her fascination with the sense of smell.</p><br><p>In this episode, we delve into the science behind smell and discuss ways to make exploring this sense playful and fun. We also talk about the book "The Forgotten Sense" by Jonas Olofsson, which provides further insights into the importance and impact of our sense of smell.</p><br><p>Join us as we explore how smells and scents enrich our life experiences and discover the stories and science behind people’s olfactory experience. </p><br><p>Fragrance mentioned:</p><p>Go outside and smell consciously. Let us know what you find! </p><br><p>Book mentioned: </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211096509-the-forgotten-sense" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell—and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose - Jonas Olofsson</a></p><br><p>Find Smell Art on </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_smell_art_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@_smell_art_</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.smellart.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">smellart.com.au</a></p><p><a href="https://liberostile.org/en/aromata/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabIebg0UsoLk6Jug97dxX0KAqyBOOBX7c3_a8GNU44JFSzPZUCkXh_s8nE_aem_n4jRlviWm8COUDNFSQy6Ew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </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>
April 22, 2025
<h4>“Can you walk the road your dream goes?</h4><h4>Sometimes. Sometimes I am afraid to.</h4><h4>Who is not.” </h4><h4><br></h4><h4>-Ursula K. Le Guin</h4><p><br></p><p>Dr Caroline McMillan is a researcher, designer, speaker, olfactory art expert, and smell tech founder and we discuss science fiction and possible futures of olfactive design. </p><p>Dr McMillan’s work has been featured at SXSW, Cannes Lions, CTM Festival Berlin, Holitopia Festival, the BR41N.io residency at Ars Electronica, the Digital Olfaction Society and the ACM International Conference on Tangible Embedded & Embodied Interaction (TEI), and for clients Tubi, Amplify, Soho House, Deutsche Telekom, WGSN London, H&M and Zalando. She now helps organisations design and implement scent experiences in a way that enhances connection. She’s studied the art of haute couture techniques in the métiers of Paris and won awards for her technology innovations. Her podcast, Sensuous Peripheries, explores the aesthetics of creativity, culture, and technology, described as an “audio delight” by Yosh Han, the pioneer of American Perfumery. </p><br><p>Fragrance mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.aftelier.com/Honey-Blossom-Mini-EDP-p/liq-miniedp-honeyblossom.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honey Blossom - Mandy Aftel </a></p><p><a href="https://www.liminus.com.au/products/autumn25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Autumn 25 - Liminus </a></p><p><a href="https://siuno.com.au/products/aurelius" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aurelius - Siuno </a></p><br><p>Book mentioned: </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/276767.The_Word_for_World_Is_Forest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Word for World is Forest - Ursula K. Le Guin</a></p><br><p>Find Dr Caroline McMillan on </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__carolinemcmillan__/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@__carolinemcmillian__</a></p><p>Sensuous Periphery Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2VdbZcCqVzrfCBtKMLCRUY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensuous-peripheries/id1632011027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> </p><p><a href="https://liberostile.org/en/aromata/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabIebg0UsoLk6Jug97dxX0KAqyBOOBX7c3_a8GNU44JFSzPZUCkXh_s8nE_aem_n4jRlviWm8COUDNFSQy6Ew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </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>
April 15, 2025
<h4>“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest. To live fully is to be always in no-man's-land, to experience each moment as completely new and fresh.” </h4><p><br></p><p>Storytelling is key in creating fragrances and how scents connect to our emotions. Using Pema Chodron’s ideas on change and fear, Karen Gilbert helps examine how these themes relate to personal growth and perfume-making. Karen is a teacher of perfumery, hosting in person and online masterclass and is the host of the Perfume Making podcast. She has also studying meditation and incorporates these learnings into her workshops on brain training and personal rituals. </p><br><p>We highlighted the intricate nature of scent memories—how one smell can trigger strong emotions and take us back in time. Karen shared her path to self-discovery, the difficulties she faced in staying true to herself in business, and the importance of accepting change. </p><p>We also discussed how emotions and self-compassion can enrich our experiences with scents, highlighting the value of supporting artisanal fragrance creators and the joy that well-made scents can bring, especially in tough times. </p><br><p>Fragrance mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Dior/Poison_Esprit_de_Parfum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poison - Dior</a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Chanel/No_5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No. 5 - Chanel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Editions_de_Parfum_Frederic_Malle/Lipstick_Rose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lipstick Rose - Frederic Malle</a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Dior/dior-homme-original-2011-eau-de-toilette" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homme - Dior </a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Lancome/o-de-lancome-eau-de-toilette" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">O’de Lancome - Lancome</a></p><p><a href="https://www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/4711/4711_Echt_Koelnisch_Wasser" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Original Cologne - 4711 </a></p><p><a href="https://leecouch.com/collections/gilay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gilay - L.A Couch</a></p><br><p>Book mentioned: </p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/687278.When_Things_Fall_Apart" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Chodron </a></p><br><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demain_d%C3%A8s_l%27aube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></p><p>Find Karen Gilbert on </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@karengilbert</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">karengilbert.co.uk</a></p><p>If you are interested in the Scent Shift workshops : <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/the-scent-shift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/the-scent-shift</a></p><p><a href="https://liberostile.org/en/aromata/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabIebg0UsoLk6Jug97dxX0KAqyBOOBX7c3_a8GNU44JFSzPZUCkXh_s8nE_aem_n4jRlviWm8COUDNFSQy6Ew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </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>
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