What book would you choose?
Experience a blend of storytelling and scent on the Paperback Perfumes Podcast! Discover a unique literary adventure where guests share their own perspectives and stories, sparking new book recommendations or future scent experiences. Hopefully these episodes evoke memories of your own and open a window into a world of something new.
Episode 50- Two Different Types
This episode’s guest is Thomas Dunckley — fragrance expert, six-time Jasmine Award winner, and the voice behind the much-loved blog The Candy Perfume Boy. Thomas has made it his mission to make perfume accessible, joyful, and free from snobbery through his podcast Making Scents Make Sense.
Episode 49- The Land of Flowers
In this episode we explore the House of James, a fragrance house that treats scent as a form of storytelling. Founded by Justin James, a graphic designer from Somers, Victoria, House of James is all about pushing boundaries. What started as a quiet curiosity in department store fragrance aisles has grown into a bold, creative rebellion against the formulaic trends of mainstream perfumery.
Episode 48- Memoir
This episode’s guest is Dr. Adelle Stripe — a Sunday Times best-selling author whose remarkable work dives deep into the rich heart of Northern England’s complex cultural and working-class history. Her impressive body of works includes Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile, a powerful and evocative novel inspired by the renowned playwright Andrea Dunbar; this standout piece was shortlisted for the prestigious Gordon Burn and Portico Prizes
Episode 9 - Innovative Classics
Part 2: When the pairing process is finally complete. uncovering classic literature with a twist and thinking a little outside the box. 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.
Episode 8 - The House
A deep dive into a single and singular novel. Float away on the tide of interpretations of scent and story. 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.
Episode 6 - Film Adaptations
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…
Episode 5 - Individuals and Archetypes
In this episode, we are joined by Pep, also known as The Scentinel, a prominent figure in the fragrance community. Since 2017, Pep has captivated audiences with his deep-seated love for perfumes, particularly those crafted by niche and independent perfumers.
Episode 4 - Luminous omissions
In this episode of Paperback Perfumes episode, Clare engages in a fascinating discussion with Vanessa Lindemann, widely recognized as @vanessasskins, delving into the distinctions between the perfume sectors in Europe and New Zealand.
Episode 3 - Return of the rivers
Laura Bass, the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Lore Perfumery, recently embarked on a wonderful pairing event for Library Lover’s Day to team up with Clare. Although they encountered a minor setback due to technical glitches, Laura graciously took on the challenge of reprising her role as the fragrance maestro.
Episode 2 - Elegant Vamps and Big Ships
Dr. Tamsin Paige, a distinguished Senior Lecturer at Deakin Law School, renowned for her work on dissecting legal practice in popular fiction through her academic papers, joins the podcast
Episode 1 - Deadly Creatures and Dames
Elissa - musician, fashion and graphics designer and vintage lover, talk with Clare about noir films, femme fatales, unusual fragrances and what it was like working behind a perfume counter.
Teaser trailer - Paperback Perfumes
If you're curious about the show's essence, here's a sneak peek. A glimpse into the current recordings and a preview of what lies ahead (fingers crossed).