Spirituality & Magic in Perfumery with Mauricio Garcia

An Aromatic Life

#117: In this episode, Frauke sits down with animistic perfumer Mauricio Garcia to talk about the spiritual and magical parts of Perfumery. Mauricio shares his childhood experiences with scent and how it shaped his connection to the environment. They discuss the societal disconnect from Nature and the need to return to a more symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth. Mauricio explains what he believes our role and connection to Nature is, and shares what he means by the “botanical power of fragrance.” They then discuss the more subtle, intuitive meaning of spirituality, non-religious spiritual systems, and why perfume creation is such a spiritual (and magical) process. Mauricio shares how he got interested in Perfumery, and explains why he believes scents are portals of memories. He also reveals how scents can be offerings for intentions we want to manifest, and shares how to anoint yourself. Importantly, Mauricio tells us about The Coalition of Sustainable Perfumery he co-created, which aims to be a hub and conversation starter for thoughtful and intentional Perfumery. This conversation will fill you with joy and inspiration for a side of Perfumery that’s not often talked about.

Visit Mauricio's website Herbcraft Perfumery

Learn more about The Coalition of Sustainable Perfumery

Books referenced in the episode:

Biocivilisations: A New Look at the Science of Life by Predrag B. Slijepcevic
“Adorn your century” quote: The Book of Shadows by James Reese

Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume by Mandy Aftel

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