This episode’s guest is Sarah McCartney, owner and perfumer of the artisan fragrance house, 4160 Tuesdays.
Sarah is a self-taught perfumer with a background in writing, and her work is known for blending playfulness with complexity—often drawing on personal memories, cultural touchstones, and storytelling. She’s passionate about sharing knowledge, teaching fragrance workshops, and helping others connect to scent in meaningful, personal ways.
We talk about the process of creating Vianne’s Confession, a perfume inspired by the character Vianne Rocher from Chocolat and, more recently, Vianne by Joanne Harris, and . We explore how how literature can spark the imagination in scent-making, as well as evoke powerful nostalgia, the role of human chemistry in how we experience perfume, and how scent weaves into the rituals and rhythms of everyday life.
Fragrance mentioned:
Rhubarb & Custard - 4160 Tuesdays
Hammersmith Tea & Biscuits - 4160 Tuesdays
Vianne’s Confession - 4160 Tuesdays
Complicated Shadows - 4160 Tuesdays
Book discussed:
Rivers of London (Series) - Ben Aaronovitch
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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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