Between the Notes

18: Wet Willies & That Italian-American Dolce Vita

This week is all about new smells; loved brands are revisited, new ones discovered. Olfactory cravings? Consider them satiated (for now). Fragrances mentioned: Neroli

17: Tuberosa Primarosa & The Ultimate Vibe Curators

This week is all about discovering the breadth of Tuberose fragrances: the creamy, the fruity, the metallic and the narcotic. We also chat about a recent column from Jess

16: Chewy Smells & Drinking Frankincense

This week is full of new smells, old favorites and some heartbreaks. I also chat about the unique ways frankincense is used in Omani daily life as discussed in Hajer Harr

15: Scent & Social (Im)mobility

We often think about smell and fragrance in a vacuum; as a alternative form of self expression or beauty. But, scent is political. In this episode Sarah discusses Shivani

14: I Need to Smell Like Shampoo'ed Hair... Now

This week is all about comfort scents, and the ongoing search for a new hyperfixation: the soapy, bubbly, shampoo-y scents of your dreams (a sign of the times). I need to

13: The Cardamom Shortlist & Scents of Home (Fragmented Yet Whole)

Looking for a cardamom fragrance to fit your mood? Look no further, from the opulent to shape-shifting, Sarah shares the ultimate shortlist has a something for everyone,

12: Impulse Buys, Cardamom & Fragrance Recession Indicators

This week's episode is a bit more relaxed and chatty as Sarah talks about a recent smell trip, an very impulsive buy, the continued search for the perfect cardamom fragra

11: Do You Smell "Vulnerable"? A Village In Indonesia Can Answer

This week Sarah gets into reviews for fragrances from d'Annam, Chapel Factory, Aesop and more. Then from Indonesia we discuss Saki Tanada's research on how smell is assoc

10: AI, Perfume & Craftsmanship

This week Sarah discusses thoughts on Amer Perfume's Arabian Jasmine (Art & Olfaction award-winning), Perennial and Mandaroud before diving deep into the introduction of

9: Smells of Egypt, Past & Present

This week, Sarah gives a brief review of Trayee, an introductory scent from the house of Neela Vermeire Creations. Then we dive into Dora Goldsmith's work on constructed

8: Incense & Smellmaxxing, a tale as old as time? (yes and no)

This week's episode is an overhaul list of incense fragrances and wonderful recommendations. We also get into some musings on smellmaxxing, its positioning, and its conne

7: Narcissus & Fragrant Identities in Zanzibar

For this week, we get into a review of a lovely narcissus find and an interesting, impulsive shopping experience. For our fragrance cultural discussion we delve into frag

6: Discovery Deep Dive - Les Indémodables

This week is another discovery set deep dive! I chat about the Les Indémodables collection. Each offering presents an austere, well respected material traditionally used

5: Big Bottle Manifesto & Hiram Green

This week we chat about musings on my personal "big bottle manifesto" and discuss the Hiram Green discovery set. Spoiler: Tryst has become my most beloved orange blossom

4: Japan Etymology & Decolonizing Scent

This week we chat out decolonizing our sense of smell, Japanese linguistics and the antidote to perfume overconsumption all in one go! Both segments of today show are tak

3: New buys & Scents from the Seyahatname

What did scented dreams and smelly caves say about 17th century Ottoman social mobility and global positioning? Why do I like perfume oils so much? How many Turkish words

2: Mama Perfumes & Tang Dynasty Saffron

Welcome to Episode 2 of Between the Notes! This week Sarah defines what a "mama perfume" is and reviews works that outline the "cultural biography" of aromatics like Saf

1: Escapism for Spring & Decentralizing Musk

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Between the Notes! Hosted by Sarah, a lifelong lover of perfume, this podcast explores fragrance through a social and historical lens