Between the Notes

This week is all about new smells; loved brands are revisited, new ones discovered. Olfactory cravings? Consider them satiated (for now). Fragrances mentioned:Neroli Pomodoro, Caffè Amaro/ Bianco ProfumoDo Son/ DiptyqueTamarindo/ Memo ParisTuberose Tantra, The Poet & Wedding in Oaxaca/ Kismet OlfactiveJardins de Misfah/ Une Nuit NomadeGlow/ AkroVetiver in Wool/ Scents of WoodUn Bel Amour d’Été/ Parfum d’EmpireWorkaholic/ FugazziBe sure to follow on Instagram ⁠⁠@btwnotes⁠⁠ for more smelly updates, and feel free to leave a comment or reach out through email at [email protected] & sound engineering: Jasem Jarrar

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 Jessica DeFino on strong smells, and an Ottoman lost artisanal profession (aka, the ultimate vibe curators): incense burning. Fragrances mentioned:Tuberoza / NishaneNarcotic V. / NasomattoHonor Woman 43 / AmouageCafé Tuberosa / Atelier CologneTubereuse / HeadspaceTuberose & Moss / Rogue PerfumeryEshaal & Pichola / Neela Vermeire CreationsTuberose Tantra / Kismet OlfactiveMoonwake Tuberose / Nomad NoéReadings:Jessica Defino: "I’m sensitive to the scents my children’s friend brings into the house. What do I do?" Ask Ugly Column for the Guardian Ergin, Nina, "The Fragrance of the Divine: Ottoman Incense Burners and Their Context" The Art Bulletin, New York: RoutledgeCheck out Goldensniff's awesome Tuberose axis here Be sure to follow on Instagram ⁠@btwnotes⁠ for more smelly updates, and feel free to leave a comment or reach out through email at [email protected] & sound engineering: Jasem Jarrar

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 Harrathi's work.Fragrances mentioned:Molecule 01 + Iris / Escentric MoleculesDelta of Venus / Eris ParfumsTubéreuse Absolue / Perris Monte CarloBurrow / Paraphrase ParfumChampaca / Ormonde JayneMilky Dragon / Isabelle LarignonPluck! / Jerom StudiosForbidden Bloom / Mabelle O'RamaFougère Émeraude / Les IndémodablesIsland Lush / Goldfield & BanksVanilla Powder / Matière PremièreRoasted Green Tea, Sumo Wrestler / J-ScentVetiver Bourbon/ Parfum D'EmpireReading: Frankincense's Ritual Uses in Oman: An Anthropological Study, Hajer Harrathi (Al-Muntaqa, 2023)Podcast music & Sound Engineering: Jasem JarrarBe sure to follow on Instagram @btwnotes for more smelly updates, and feel free to leave a comment or reach out through email at [email protected]

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 Kapoor's writing on how Dalit autobiographies highlight smell and a critical experience that defines the caste system in India, and connect it to broader ideas of smelling "of your class". Don't worry, I of course chat about pretty smells too (perfume oils especially!)Fragrances mentioned:- Pear Inc/ JHAG- Myth/Ellis Brooklyn- 3 Fleurs, Le Cri, Vetiver Bourbon, Tabac Tabou/ Parfum d'Empire- Egyptian Musk, Sandalwood/ Nemat- O'Feminin/ M. Micallef- Yara/ Lattafa- Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere Reading:Shivani Kapoor: "Words that Smell: Caste and Odors in Hindi Dalit Autobiographies" in Aromas of Asia: Exchanges Histories, Threats. Edited by Hannah Gould & Gwyn McClellandBe sure to follow on Instagram @btwnotes. If you have recommendations or want to say hi, you can also email at [email protected] & Sound Engineering: Jasem Jarrar

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 know: what's the squeaky, fruity floral concoction you find yourself back to now and then?Fragrances mentioned:Hydra Figure/ Miller HarrisFascent/ I Fig youNo. 19 Poudre & No. 5 Eau Premeire/ Chanel Sandalwood/ NematKimono/ d'AnnamQueen Nzinga/ Marissa ZappasPorcelain Pulse/ RoanChampaca/ Ormonde Jayne Ghost in The Shell, You or Someone Like You / Etat Libre D'orangePurple, Blue Pour Femme, Bright Crystal/ VersacePear Inc./ JHAGLazy Sunday Morning/ Maison Margiella Sweet Pea/ Bath and Body Works Myth/ Ellis BrooklynBe sure to follow where you listen and keep in touch on Instagram @btwnotes!Have something to share? Write to [email protected] & Sound Engineering: Jasem Jarrar