2: Mama Perfumes & Tang Dynasty Saffron

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Between the Notes

Sarah Jarrar

18 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to Between the Notes, a podcast where fragrance is more than a sensory experience—it's a gateway to history, culture, and personal reflection. Hosted by Sarah, a strategist and anthropologist with a passion for all things scented, the show explores the intricate connections between fragrance and the human experience. Each episode dives into new perfumes, personal impressions, and the stories behind scents. Sarah shares thoughts on branded bottles, muses on trends, and offers insights on fragrance’s evolution across geographies. Host: Sarah Jarrar Music & Sound: Jasem Jarrar

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2: Mama Perfumes & Tang Dynasty Saffron

Between the Notes

41 minutes 47 seconds

6 months ago

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 Saffron in 7th century China.

Fragrances mentioned:

Beautiful, Knowing and Knowing legacy by Estee Lauder

Charlie Azure by Revlon

Chanel No. 5 & Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere by Chanel

O'Feminin by M. Micallef

Rival by Lootah

Iris Celadon by Armani Prive

Incense Kyoto by Commes De Garcon

Oak in Oak by Scents of Wood

Vetiver Bourbon by Parfum D'Empire

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Works cited:

Scented Protection: Saffron's Transcultural Premodern History by Yan Liu, 2023

The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: A Study of T'ang Exotics, Volume 1 by Edward H. Schafer, 1963

Sound engineering & music: Jasem Jarrar