Thrilled to be one of 23 contributing authors to this new book that translates into “Nose Wise, Fragrance Atlas of the Low Countries” that just launched in Amsterdam in October. Many thanks to Caro Verbeek who invited me to share thoughts on the role of olfactory arts in my heritage and creative practice. She also asked me to share notes about the social history of spices such as nutmeg that are found in the Dutch speculaas cookies. I then got permission from my Lunaapeew friend Brent Stonefish to discuss the "Indian Cookie" that uses spices from the Banda Islands.

NOSE WISE
Fragrance Atlas of the Low Countries

About smell, the sense that gives so much meaning to and in our lives
Scents color our lives. They add flavor, bring memories to life, seduce emotions and desires, and evoke disgust or fear. Scents have and give meaning. But what do we actually know about smell? What words do we have to express our olfactory experiences? What are the most aromatic scent places in the Netherlands? And is there such a thing as scent heritage?

Fragrant standard work
NeusWijzer is a colorful and fragrantly illustrated standard work in which our sense of smell is the absolute hero. This scoop gives scent the leading role in (regional) language and culture, evolution and biology, history and psychology in the Dutch language area. Readers discover the exciting world of molecules and receptors, discover the smells that cause aversion and excitement, and are introduced to Boldoot and murmurs. All this and more wrapped in an aroma from roses to urine, and everything in between.

With 'odoresque' bookmark
Perfumers, artists, scientists and other experts contribute to this nose guide, who share their insights based on their own expertise and enthusiasm. An 'odoresque' bookmark, designed by scent artist Frank Bloem, allows readers to thoroughly sniff the nose guide.



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