In this episode I am talking with Justine Hanna, Operations Manager at the Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation. In multiple episodes I have mentioned that other Librarians maybe stronger in the realms of Reader’s Advisory than myself, so we are putting this theory to the test!

Justine has paired books with all manner of food and beverages, both for in person events and via her own podcast, Literary Elixirs. I was in the unusual position of selecting fragrances and we came up with some something a little unusual, as we discuss how to step outside of people expectations and living more into yourself.

Fragrances mentioned:

Play-Doh - Demeter Fragrance Library

Justine - Louis Feraud

Tezza’s Tea Party - Zimmer

Escentric 04 - Escentric Molecules

Books mentioned:

Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend - Matthew Dicks

Legends and Lattes - Travis Baldree

Notorious Sorcerer - Davinia Evans

If you would like to listen to more pairings by Justine - can check out Literary Elixirs on Spotify

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Australian perfume brand Metascent is reaching out into the fragrance community in a variety of different ways. From creating their own compounds, allowing people to explore making their own perfume, bring scent into art to create a fully immerse experience and taking the Australian fragrance profile into an international context, it’s hard to think of what else they still have left to explore and achieve. In talking with Janelle Donnelly, CEO of Metascent, seeing the way they are thinking about fragrance beyond something that is purely commercial but is also exploratory, make for some really fun pairings. From Australian Historical Fiction to Non fiction books on the language of Cults - we cover a lot of ground.

Fragrances mentioned:

Origin - Aqualis London

Carmelia - Metascent

Gaslight - Metascent

Adrenaline - Metascent

Love Affair - Metascent

Books mentioned:

The Story Thief - Kyra Geddes

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism - Amanda Montell

She Who Became The Sun - Shelley Parker-Chan

The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard (Translator)

Find more about Metsacent their website: https://metascent.com/

The artworks discussed can be found on their Instagram @metascent

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This episode we are doing something a little bit different. The guest is Guy Vincent - CEO of Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils, an Western Australian supplier of Santalum spicatum. Dutjahn are a 50% traditionally owned company that sustainably farm Sandalwood for international distribution. Guy is a self proclaim ‘Aussie scrapper’ in the world of fine fragrance and has previously work for the Estée Lauder company as head perfumer for the Aveda brand.

As this material is sacred to the indigenous communities, we decided to discussion how Sandalwood performs as a character in the narrative of fragrance - how it can elevate the other materials in a composition,

Fragrances mentioned:

Shalimar - Guerlain

Santal 33 - Le Labo

Portrait of a Lady - Frederic Malle (Dominique Ropion)

D’Orange Vert - Hermes

Books mentioned:

Assassin Apprentice - Robin Hobb

Batman: Earth One - Geoff Johns, Gary Frank (Illustrator)

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) - Rick Riordan

Out of Sight - Elmore Leonard

(and here is the movie trailer in case you need to remember the film)

Find more about Dutjhan Sandalwood Oils On their website: https://www.dutjahn.com/

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This is part two of what started off as a simple idea that unfurled into a three hour long discussion of scent, grief, love longing - all woven into the discussion of Annihilation. The guest is the wonderful Nuri Mc Bride who explores the intersection of olfaction and death rituals at the Death/Scent project, as well as  being co-editor of the community-focus scent culture journal Alabastron, the first edition of which is now available if you would like to find yourself a copy. If you have not has a listen to Part 1, I really recommend listen to that first before embarking on this episode.

Fragrances mentioned:

Orris Tattoo - Parle Moi Parfum

Koala - Zoologist

Squid - Zoologist

Bat - Zoologist 

Gypsy water - Byredo

Books mentioned:

Seven Skins of Esther Wilding - Holly Ringland

100 Love Sonnets (Cien Sonetos de Amor) - Pablo Neruda (Poem: XVII - I do not love you)

Find Nuri McBride on Instagram or on their website.

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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There is no one that I would like to embark on this topic more than Nuri McBride - perfumer, community educator, and writer. Nuri explores the intersection of olfaction and death rituals at the Death/Scent project, writes about fragrance history in her monthly newsletter, Aromatica de Profundis. As well as being co-editor of the community-focus scent culture journal Alabastron, the first edition of which is now available if you would like to find yourself a copy. Nuri was also program curator for the Scent & Society lecture series at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. This is part 1 of a long and winding conversation that covers what it’s like to be a perfumer, some of the trials and tribulations of the industry, as well as the important role that scent can play in rituals that help us process emotions around loss and longing

Fragrances mentioned:

Kouros - Yves Saint Laurent

Attendre & Espérer - P.Frapin & Cie

Fig Porn - Born to Stand Out

Steamed Rainbow - DS & Durga

Books mentioned:

The Foul and the Fragrant - Alain Corbin

Carmilla - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Annihilation - Jeff VanderMeer

The Ballad of Black Tom - Victor LaValle

Find Nuri McBride on Instagram or on their website.

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In talking with Sondrine Kehoe, perfumer and founder of the independent artisanal fragrance house Cygnet Perfumery, the Podcast explores intimacies - how they can enrich one’s life, how a celebration of these moments can take many forms and what it can look like when we miss the mark for these moments of connection. Through out the podcast we discuss and pair with Cygnet’s heirloom collection and Sondrine’s experiences that went into creating these scents. Cygnet perfumery is based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

Fragrances mentioned:

Forrest Essentials - Cologne Intense: Madurai Jasmine  

Antiquarian

Primaveral

Conifer

Nocturne

Vigneron

Plein Air

Youth Dew - Etsee Lauder

Books mentioned:

People of the Book - Geraldine Brooks

The Complete Poems - Emily Dickinson (Poem - A Light Exists in Spring)

A Thousand Mornings - Mary Oliver (Poem - When I’m Among The Trees)

Swimming in the Dark - Tomasz Jedrowski

The Grief Nurse - Angie Spoto

The Masterpiece - Emile Zola 

The Signature of All Things - Elizabeth Gilbert

Find Cygnet Perfumery on Instagram or on their website.

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Following on from our deep dive into Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi, Suzy and Clare discuss a multitude of text and olfactory experience. From literary cannon to fantasy that makes you view the world a little differently, an array of experiences are covered. Suzy is a multi-award winning fragrance writer, currently writing for The Perfume Society’s magazine ‘The Scented Letter’ and co-host of the wonderful fragrance podcast ‘On the Scent’. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Part 1, please indulge. We hope you enjoy Part 2 as much as we did recording it.

Fragrances mentioned:

Ormonde Jayne - Woman

Musc Ravageur - Fredrick Malle by Maurice Roucel

Paloma Picasso - Paloma Picasso

Ingenious Ginger - Goldfield & Banks

Silky Woods Elixir - Goldfield & Banks

Books mentioned:

Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

A Scandal In Bohemia - Arthur Conan Doyle

A Room of One’s Own - Virginia Woolf

(The performance of this book can be found in full on Youtube. The actress is Eileen Atkins)

The Garden Party: A Novel - Grace Dane Mazur

Uprooted - Naomi Novak

Find Suzy on Instagram, listen to her via the On the Scent Podcast, sign up to read The Scented Letter.

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Trying to describe what it’s like to have such an in depth conversation with Suzy Nightingale, is a little like nailing jelly to a tree. Suzy is a multi-award winning fragrance writer, currently writing for The Perfume Society’s magazine ‘The Scented Letter’, co-host of one of my favourite fragrance podcast ‘On the Scent’ and the ultimate perfume prescription giver. Apart from being hugely knowledgeable about fragrance, Suzy has written many a pairing article. This is part one of a two part conversation, as we were having too much of a good time to keep it short and simple

Fragrances mentioned:

Ink - Perfumer H

The Herbalist - Heretic Parfum

Plein Air - Cygnet Perfumery (this is an extrait, not an oil. I apologise)

Moonmilk - Stora Skuggan

Mitti Attar - Kannauj

Purple Heart V5 - Map of the Heart

Rose Geranium (Bath Essence) - Floris

Cristalle - Chanel

Egoïste - Chanel

Rose Ardoise - Atelier Materi

Megamare - Orto Parisi

Book mentioned:

Piranesi - Susanna Clark

Find Suzy on Instagram, listen to her via the On the Scent Podcast, sign up to read The Scented Letter or check out her talk on the 18th of May 2024 at the Barnes Fragrance Fair

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There is a multitude of diverse topics that are covered in this in-depth conversation with Cherie, a multifaceted fragrance reviewer, blogger, and vlogger. Whilst we start with existential crises, we wander through a captivating exploration of scents interwoven with literature, cultivating a safe haven where one can discover companionship during life's adversities. Our conversation covers to the profound solace and camaraderie found in childhood memories and certain scent profiles, evoking a sense of comfort and connection that resonates deeply. Furthermore, we explore the empowering potential of embracing your true self authentically, navigating through life with sincerity and courage.

Fragrances mentioned:

Precious Forest - Keiko Mecheri

Gucci - Memoire d'une Odeur

Fueille - Miskeo

Blackwater Thistle - Criminal Elements

Ormonde Jayne - Woman

Diva - Emanuel Ungaro

Songes - Goutal

Books mentioned:

Psalm for the Wild Built - Becky Chambers

Anne of Green Gables - L. M Montgomery

Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

Diva - Daisy Goodwin

Violetta - Isabel Allende

Find Cherie on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok and The Top Note Website

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This episode delves into the captivating world of pairing fragrances with books that have been brought to life on the silver screen. Suzy from ScentnSensibility, known for her expertise in pairing films and fragrances on Instagram and TikTok, joins us as we combine our powers of pairing to explore the intersection of literature, cinema, and scent. Together, we meticulously compare and contrast our selections, delving into the nuances of how fragrances can evoke the essence of beloved stories that have made their transition from page to film. Join us for a sensory journey as we unravel the enchanting connections between these art forms.

For fragrances and books meioned (there are quite a few) please go to www.paperbackperfumes.com

Find out more about Suzy on Instagram and TikTok

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