Fliss Walton returns to the podcast to engage in a thoughtful discussion about Evelyn Waugh's 'Brideshead Revisited,' a novel that stands out as one of her all-time favourite books. Waugh’s has a beautifully light touch when it comes to the intricate themes of love, profound loss, and the weight of social expectations, examining how these elements intertwine with the experiences of the novel's characters. This enlightening conversation also touches on the bittersweet notion of nostalgia, the complexities of relationships, and the multifaceted nature of love, with a particular focus on the dynamics between Charles, Julia, and Sebastian.

Fragrance mentioned:

Figment - Amouage

Fate Woman - Amouage

Jicky - Guerlain

Shalimar - Guerlain

Habanita - Molinard

Edimbourg - Chanel

Le Pavilion D’or - Dusita

Deux - Trudon

Wander Through the Park - Miller Harris

Once Upon a Garden - La Perla

Invasion Barbare - MDCI Parfums

Original - Eight & Bob

Incense Avignon - Comme de Garcon

Bois d'Encens - Armani Prive

Book mentioned:

Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred & Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder - Evelyn Waugh

Find Fliss on

Instagram: @fliss_sniffs_stuff

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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This conversation features Diane Risopoulos, a perfumery apprentice in Rome and a graduate of the 5eme Sens school in Grasse. She also is the author of the blog Pixidis Perfumes. We talk about how literature and perfume connect, focusing on how scents trigger memories and emotions. Diane collaborates with the Aromata Prize, a new perfume competition in Rome that celebrates perfume as an art and explores its ties to literature. We also discuss the philosophical ideas of choices and fate in both stories and fragrances. The speakers share personal stories about their perfume journeys, the challenges of training in perfumery during the COVID pandemic, and how scent enriches storytelling.

Fragrance mentioned:

White Whale - Christian Alori for Masque Milano

Comedia Di Mezza Estate - Edoardo Tacconi for Ateneo dell'Olfatto

Jasmin et Cigarette - Etat Libre d’Orange

La Rose Jacqueminot - Coty

Shalimar - Guerlain

No.5 - Chanel 

Apres l'Ondee (After the Rain Shower) - Guerlain

The Nightingale’s Cup - Cult of Scent 

No. 19 - Chanel 

Infusion d'Iris - Prada

Book mentioned:

Life After Life - Kate Atkinson

Poem mentioned:

Demain dès l'aube (Tomorrow At Dawn) - Victor Hugo 

Find Diane on

Instagram: @pixidisperfumes 

Website: www.pixidisperfumes.com

Find Aromata on

Instagram: @aromata2024

Website: liberostile.org/en/aromata/

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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In this conversation, I explore with Yosh Han the profound connections between scent, literature, and cultural identity, particularly through the lens of Octavia Butler's 'Kindred'. We discuss the serendipitous journey of discovering the book, the complexities of decolonizing scent, and the spiritual and physical connections that fragrance evokes. The dialogue delves into the impact of colonialism on scent, the role of fragrance in healing, and the power of literature to foster empathy and understanding. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the intricate relationship between personal experiences, cultural contexts, and the sensory world.

Fragrance mentioned:

Le Demimonde - Studio Scent

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Books mentioned:

Kindred - Octavia Butler

Find Yosh Han on

Instagram: @scent_festival , @eaudeyosh , @scenttrunk (creative director)

Website: eaudeyosh.com , scenttruck.com ,

Youtube: Scent Festival

Netflix: Human: the World Within

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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In this conversation, Purvi Joshi, the creative director of Peosym, shares her journey into the world of niche fragrances, inspired by personal loss and the stories that shape our lives. We discusses the significance of storytelling in fragrance creation, the cultural inspirations behind her scents, and and how we change and grow when we move into new spaces. Our chat explores themes of loss, memory, and the evolving nature of language and identity, culminating in reflections on the narratives found in young adult fiction and their parallels to personal growth and understanding.

Fragrances mentioned:

Nirmohee - Peosym

Horn Ok Please - Peosym

Lost Wonderer - Peosym

Books mentioned:

Aru Shah and the End of Time - Roshani Chokshi

The Henna Artist - Alka Joshi

Find Peosym on

Instagram: @peosym

Website: peosym.com.au

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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Experiences, science, observation, and the act of sharing stories are fundamental parts of the vibrant community of readers, fragrance enthusiasts, and birdwatching aficionados. This week’s guest is the remarkable Kirsty Costa, a long-time educator, dedicated lifelong learner, and passionate lover of nature – with a special affinity for birds. Kirsty is the host of the wonderful Australian podcast Weekend Birder, and during our conversation, we delve into the intriguing parallels between experiencing the wonders of nature through all of the senses.

Fragrances mentioned:

Cockatiel - Zoologist

Nightingale - Zoologist

Penguin - Zoologist

Snowy Owl - Zoologist

Liminus

Darwin - Fueguia 1833

Books mentioned:

The Birdman’s Wife - Melissa Ashley

Find Weekend Birder on

Website: weekendbirder.com

Instagram: @weekend.birder

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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This episode’s guest is the remarkable renaissance woman, independent perfumer, avid reader, and keeper of random bits of fragrant knowledge, Jocelyn Fullerton. Her impressive body of work spans an array of specialties, including fine fragrances, skincare, and homecare, as well as innovative performance art installations, cinema projects, and inspiring exhibitions. In addition to her creative endeavours, she also teaches engaging workshops in perfumery, scent creation, and sensory engagement through olfaction for a diverse range of audiences. With a background in phytomedicine, Jocelyn has also trained at The Grasse Institute of Perfumery and has been an esteemed member of the Societé Française des Parfumeurs since 2010.

This conversation is as fun as it is educational - there are quiet a few chapters that are opened and closed whilst to talk about about the way we relate to each other through narrative and olfactive experiences.

Fragrances mentioned:

Original Eau De Cologne - 4711

Aramis - Aramis

Eau H’adrien - Goutal

Sable - Goutal

Bookish - Cult of Scent

Books mentioned:

The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

The Book of Form and Emptiness - Ruth Ozeki

Find Cult of Scent on

Instagram: @cultofscent.atelier

Website: cultofscent.com.au

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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We are playing in a slightly new and intriguing space for this week’s episode. Jinx Strange, the innovative creator behind Strange Fire and Fumery, is here to discuss their latest creative venture, known as Hero Scent. In this unique project, you have the exciting opportunity to purchase distinctive scents while also building your own roleplaying character and developing an ongoing character narrative through the artful layering of fragrances and personal experimentation. We had a wonderful time chatting about the many merits of Dungeons and Dragons, the influence of subculture magazines, the vast world of High Fantasy, and the profound connections we can find with plants and nature.

Fragrances mentioned:

Roll for Seduction - Hero Scent

Lilac & Gooseberries - Hero Scent

Books mentioned:

The Witcher Omnibus - Paul Tobin

The Witcher

Find Strange Fire & Fumery on

Instagram: @strange.fire.and.fumery

Bluesky: @strangefirefumery.bsky.social

Website: strangefirandfumery.com

Find Hero Scent on

Instagram: @hero.scent or on

Blueksy: @heroscent.bsky.social

Website: heroscent.com

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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This episode features Anh, the Fragrance Curator for Connection Parfumerie, a well-known store that offers a unique selection of luxury perfumes from around the world. Connection Parfumerie is Australia's top choice for special fragrances. Founded in 1954, this family-run business is one of Melbourne's oldest and most reliable retailers. They operate in Prahran and South Melbourne, delivering a great shopping experience for fragrance lovers.

Anh discusses her love of finding the new and unusual, what it was like coming to Australia from Vietnam as a fragrance lover, as well as ways you can find yourself something new.

Fragrances mentioned:

Taipei - One Day

Pho Breakfast - d’Annam

Happy Nuts - Borntostandout

Venetian Belladonna - Parfums Quantana

Lily of the Valley - Parfums Quantana

Wolfsbane - Parfums Quantana

Inexcusable Evil - Toskovat

Guidance - Amouage 

Sea Salt - Monotheme

Full Recharge - Adidas 

Books mentioned:

The Botanist's Guide to Poisons and Parties - Kate Khavari

Find Connection on Instagram @connectionparfumerie or on their website connection.net.au

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This episode’s featured guest is William Borrell, who is the cofounder of Vallense, an innovative UK fragrance house that emphasizes the transformative and evocative qualities of scent. William brings a rich background, having previously built a successful career in alcohol distilling, which gives him a unique perspective on fragrance creation.

He possesses a growing passion for the art of fragrance and has undertaken some fascinating research into historical formulations and the exploration of unique, rare materials.

Fragrances mentioned:

Mitti Attar

Guilded - Eau De Bougee

Spirit - Vallense

Sun - Vallense

Source - Vallense

Books mentioned:

Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer

The North Wind and The Sun - Aseop’s Fables

The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern

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It’s the first episode of Season 2 and let’s kick down some doors was a pair of scuffed Doc Martins with feminism written on their soles.

Jen from Immortal Perfumes made this topic particularly easy has we weave starting out in perfume as her own ‘girl boss’ and name car’s Medusa, because she turns men into stone. A lover of history, we have 2 historical fiction books to discuss, as well a recreating Marie Antionette’s perfumes and keeping Dead Writer’s in a locket.

The episode is dark, it’s powerful and it’s not for the faint of heart.

Trigger warning: for sexual assault survivors, the books discussed cover some difficult topics.

Fragrances mentioned (full list on website):

Circe by Yosh

Parfums Quartana – Les Potions Fatales

Tea Olive - Hove Parfumeur

Weird Sister & Artemisia - Immortal Perfumes 

Bloody Wood - Liquides Imaginaires

Aqua Della Regina - Santa Maria Novella

Chiara 41 - i Profumi di Firenze

Angelique Noire - Guerlain

Books mentioned:

Circe - Madeline Miller

Blood Water Paint - Joy McCullough

Find Immortal Perfumes on Instagram, Substack, YouTube or on their website immortalperfumes.com

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