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677 Parisians; Heart of Italy; The Scent Trail

Travel with Rick Steves

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The Journey of Scents Around the World

This chapter immerses listeners in a captivating tale of a woman's global quest to craft her own bespoke perfume, touching on historical events and unique journeys to source ingredients like nutmeg and ambergris. It explores the powerful connection between scents and memories, the physiological aspects of smell, and the correlation between the language of music and perfume composition.

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