Making Scents: The story of perfume
Bridget Kendall and guests explore the making of modern perfume, from its flowering in France to the scientific discoveries that made it what it is now.
Throughout history, fragrance has been used to scent both the body and our surroundings. With just one drop, perfume has the potential to stir memories, awaken the senses and even influence how we feel about ourselves. But what鈥檚 the story behind this liquid luxury in a bottle, now found on the shelves of bathrooms and department stores worldwide?
In this programme, Bridget Kendall and guests explore the modern history of perfume, including its flowering in France and the explosive chemical discoveries that helped to make fine fragrance what it is today. They also explore perfume鈥檚 ancient roots and ask: what鈥檚 in a name?
Bridget is joined by scientist and critic Luca Turin, writer and curator Lizzie Ostrom and the perfumer Thomas Fontaine. Also featuring William Tullett and James McHugh.
Photo: Perfume bottles and smelling strips (Getty Images)
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