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 taken to discuss a wonderful piece by Lorenzo Marinucci, but next week we will be back with new smells and perfume reviews! 

Neroli Oranger/ Matiere Premiere

Galavant / House of Puente

Phoenix Flame/ Mabelle O'Rama

Incense Kyoto/ Comme des Garçons

Works cited:

 Marinucci, Lorenzo. " On a Trail of Incense: Japan and Olfactory Thought". Aromas of Asia: Exchanges, Histories, Threats, edited by Hannah Gould and Gwyn McClelland, University Park, USA: Penn State University Press, 2023"

Fragrance and Impermanence" from Joseph Colbourne's Substack https://tinyurl.com/mwkw4ms6  

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Music & sound: Jasem Jarrar @jas3m.j