Onwards to episode three of the spooky season series where we talk about Death, rituals, the creation of meaning and mystery. Now with a dash of necromancy…

How can one truly discuss the intricate topics of fragrance, death, and rituals without the invaluable insights of Nuri McBride? It seems only fitting that we take this opportunity to ‘resurrect’ a former guest who has made significant contributions to the conversation.

Nuri is not just a perfumer; she is also a dedicated community educator and an insightful writer who regularly explores the rich intersection of olfaction and death rituals throughout history. I am genuinely pleased to welcome her back to the podcast for another of our winding book club and fragrant pairings.

In keeping with tradition, our conversation has been so rich and layered that I have had to divide it up over several episodes for your enjoyment. So, please sit back and immerse yourself in this deep dive into the fascinating realms of necromancy and world building in part one of our series.

Fragrances mentioned:

Lady Vengeance - Juliette Has A Gun

De Profundis - Serge Lutens

After Every Ounce of Joy (Leaves My Body) - Chris Rusak

Macbeth - Shakespeare Perfumes

Books mentioned:

Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs - Paul Koudounaris

The Foul and the Fragrant - Alain Corbin

Find Nuri McBride on Instagram or on their website.

The Alabastron Journal can be find at alabastronjournal.com

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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