Episode 61- Community Of Sparkles
“Seek awe and nature daily... show kindness; practise grace; eschew vanity; be bold; embrace friends, family, faith and doubt, imperfection and mess; and live deliberately.”
― Julia Baird, Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder and Things That Sustain You When the World Goes Dark
Photo credit: Luca Sage & British Library BIPC
In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Carr, founder of Barnes Fragrance Fair and co-founder of We Wear Perfume. Amanda has been instrumental in creating spaces where fragrance lovers can come together to celebrate independent perfumers, discover new scents, and share in the stories behind them. Through her work, she highlights the personal connections we all have with fragrance and the unique way scent weaves meaning into our lives.
Our conversation explores the vibrant sense of community and collaboration at the heart of the fragrance world—how creators, curators, and enthusiasts support and inspire one another. We also discuss Phosphorescence by Julia Baird, a book about finding light and meaning in everyday moments, and how these themes beautifully echo the way fragrance illuminates our experiences.
Fragrances mentioned:
Vermeil - Bienaime
L'Amandiere - Heeley
Tilia - Marc-Antoine Barrois
Empress- Soki
Yuzu Noir - Nyita
Lupin Meadow - Nancy Meiland
Bistro Boy - Ficifolia
Floral Smoke - Olfactive O
Sparkles - 4160 Tuesday
Book discussed:
Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder and Things That Sustain You When the World Goes Dark - Julia Baird
Find Amanda’s work here:
Instagram:
@barnesfragrancefair
@wewearperfume
Website:
barnesfragrancefair.com
wewearperfume.com
Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records
