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Paperback Perfumes

Clare Presser
Fragrance and Memory
The Invisible Life Of Addie Larue
Dune
Symbolorium
Natural Perfumery
The Spice Box Letters
Fragrances Of the World
Hygiene History
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Wuthering Heights
Book Of Mirdad
Verdant
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
ERIS Parfums
Hang Our Gods
Arrakis
Emblem Books
Museum
Armenian Culture
Arakyal

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... more

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Latest Episodes

“Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars. Gaze at the beauty of earth’s greenings. Now, think.”- Hildegard of Bingen

As the thin veil of Samhain floats by on the northern hemisphere and Beltane burst forth in the southern realms, Rhiannon Maps... more

“Stories come in so many forms: in charcoal, and in song, in paintings, poems, films. And books. Books, she has found, are a way to live a thousand lives—or to find strength in a very long one.”- V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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"Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains."-Diane Ackerman, A Natural History of the Senses

On September 12–13, I'll be at the Geelo... more

"Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can."- Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

Aysha Hansen is an indepen... more

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Recent Guests

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Michael Nordstrand
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Host

Clare Presser
Librarian with an interest in fragrance, scent and literary pairings

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Intelligent and kind conversations with your favourite librarian and host

    This podcast blends two of my longtime obsessions: perfumes and books, with the occasional journey down a winding path (or side quest if you prefer). A joy to listen to.

    Keep up the great work, Clare!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ktanna
    Australia4 months ago
  • One of the best perfume podcast ever

    Much love from Poland

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gg.jagod
    Poland6 months ago
  • Charming!

    3 of my favourite things in one. Podcasts, books and perfume. It does what it says on the tin. Really deep and friendly interviews. Clare is insightful and fabulously nerdy on just the right way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Jonette
    Australia6 months ago
  • Brilliant

    I adore this literary, philosophical, deeply intellectual perfume podcast. It ticks all the boxes for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yoga Granny
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful niche interest crossover

    I love perfume and books so this podcast is a perfect combo of my two main passions. Clare’s guests are usually indie perfumers and other niche-interest people so sometimes the episodes fall right within my niche wheelhouse (Birds! Perfume! Art! Books!). Clare asks great questions and finds passionate people talking about interesting things.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sarady
    Australiaa year ago

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Reviews describe the conversations as deep, intelligent and educational, with room for literary and philosophical ideas.
Some listeners treat episodes as longer-form listening to savor during quiet activities such as gardening or cooking.
The combination of books and perfume is seen as distinctive, enjoyable and especially appealing to fans of either subject.
Listeners praise Clare as insightful, warm and witty, and appreciate her thoughtful questions and friendly interviewing style.
Listeners enjoy meeting passionate guests and discovering new books, fragrances and ways to think about both.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Remember Me
Q: Speak to me a little bit about that because what we're talking about in terms of memories and stories and little pieces of history, does that mean that there are some bottles that are just there and never going to be finished because you don't want to let that memory go or?
Rhiane says she feels anxious about finishing fragrances she loves because they bring her joy and carry memories. She usually moves on to something new rather than repurchasing a perfume once it is finished.
Remember Me
Q: How did you get into the world of fragrance? What is it about fragrance that calls to you, Rhiane?
Rhiane says she has an extremely sensitive sense of smell and remembers childhood gardening and the scent of marigolds. Her aunt's perfumes also made fragrance an important part of her life from a young age.
Secular
Q: Why has this poem stuck with you for such a long time?
Mamou first connected with the poem's vivid image of a lonely teenager dancing by herself. With age, she has come to think more about its silence, spirituality and the way absence and presence can suggest authority or power.
Secular
Q: How did you come to work as an artist with olfaction as part of your pieces?
Mamou began working with scent during a 2018 artist residency in Marrakesh. After returning to Los Angeles, she studied at the Institute for Art and Olfaction and learned tincturing, which became her preferred method.
Haunting Love
Q: What happens in those sessions?
Aysha says the workshops give carers time away from their responsibilities to explore fragrance ingredients, meet other carers, support one another and create a perfume of their own.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paperback Perfumes

What is Paperback Perfumes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Librarian Clare Presser brings fragrance and literature together through conversations about how scent can evoke memory, identity, place and story. Episodes pair perfumes with novels, poetry, folklore and cultural history, while exploring the craft and ideas behind fragrance with independent perfumers, writers, artists, researchers and fragrance-industry specialists. The format is warm and curious: guests discuss their work and personal experiences, then connect particular scents with literary themes, characters or settings. Discussions can range from perfume-making methods and fragrance journalism to sensory art, food, heritage and the social meanings of smell. The distinctive appeal is the combination of thoughtful literary interpretation... more

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1. Les Oderants
2. Making Scents Make Sense
3. Perfume Room
4. On The Scent
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Recent guests on Paperback Perfumes include:

1. Rhiane Schroder
2. Lee Couch
3. Caroline McMillan
4. Saskia Dodds-Painter
5. John Domjan
6. Liam Sardea
7. Laura Bass
8. Michael Nordstrand

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