Paperback Perfumes
Paperback Perfumes
Clare Presser
Politics of Pleasure
59 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2025 at 7:08 pm.
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“And I will remember your small room

the feel of you

the light in the window

your records

your books

our morning coffee…”

- Charles Bukowski, Raw with Love


This week, I sit down with self-taught perfumer Marie-Pierre Blanchette, whose creations blend art, emotion, and storytelling through scent. We explore her Rococo collection—a celebration of joy, pleasure, and the subtle politics of beauty. Marie-Pierre shares the personal memories and poetic influences behind her work, revealing how nostalgia and creativity shape her approach to perfumery. Our conversation is a reflection on how scent connects us—to our past, to one another, and to the simple pleasures that make life feel beautifully alive.


Fragrances mentioned:

Allégorie de l'été

Nature morte avec pommes

Portrait de Madame et son chat


Poems discussed:

Raw With Love - Charles Bukowski 

Evening La Monte, Pisa - Percy Shelley

A Birthday - Christina Rossetti

Instead of Depression - Andrea Gibson

Wild Geese - Mary Oliver


Find Miskeo Parfums online here

Instagram:

@miskeoparfums


Website:

miskeoparfums.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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