On this week’s episode of Distillations we’re talking about what the nose knows. First up we learn about the nose itself—how it works and how losing your sense of smell can affect your day-to-day life.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:08 The Nose

03:19 Scent Identification

05:53 Feature: Perfume Vinyl

11:27 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Hilary Domush, Victoria Indivero, Michal Meyer and Douglas Smith for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.