Episode 88: A Sense of Scent
About this episode
On this week’s episode of Distillations we’re talking about what the nose knows. First up we learn about the nose itself—how it works and how losing your sense of smell can affect your day-to-day life.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:08 The Nose
03:19 Scent Identification
05:53 Feature: Perfume Vinyl
11:27 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Hilary Domush, Victoria Indivero, Michal Meyer and Douglas Smith for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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