16: Chewy Smells & Drinking Frankincense

23/09/2025 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

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]