BBC’s CrowdScience answers questions submitted by international audience members. Podcast link Tammy (Scented Storytelling) and Jas Brooks (Snivure) were invited to weigh in on the record-ability of smells. In the context of the history and future of scented cinema. NB: for the record, Tammy’s collaborator for the scented revival of Scent of Mystery (1960) in…
Tag: Cinema History
Her Scent of Mystery – Smelled Wonderful!
Her Scent of Mystery (Olfactory Art Keller, New York City, premiered August 2025) revived the lost perfume from the 1960 Smell-O-Vision film Scent of Mystery. Reconstructed from a surviving bottle and archival research by Jas Brooks and Tammy Burnstock with perfumer Marissa Zappas, the exhibition presented the fragrance alongside rare materials tracing its history as…
Recent Sensual Screenings!
A reawakening of Nosferatu (1922) in Wellington, NZ with sounds courtesy of Peter Dasent and smells by Jas Brooks. A full house feasted on Peter’s original score played live while breathing in the scent of desolation and sipping A drop of blood cocktail. A whimsical Scented Cinema journey to the scrumdidilyumptuous world of Willy Wonka…
Nosferatu- Classic cinema with original score & smells!
Don’t miss this Special Scented and Scored screening of F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) Ritz Randwick Ritz, Sydney on November 1st. Classic cinema with a live original score by Peter Dasent and a glowing souvenir Scratch & Sniff card created by Jas Brooks . And there’s more! A shadow self seeks revenge…
A Scented Cinema Weekend of Whiff and Wonder!
A feast for ALL of your senses! A few pics to tell the tale! Curated and scent-designed by Jas Brooks and my good self in cahoots with Cinema NOVA, Melbourne Australia. Audiences smelled Jim Jarmush’s Only Lovers Left Alive, experienced Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory as never before and salivated with Les Blank’s Garlic…
An Aromatic Life #104 Scented Cinema Podcast
Jas Brooks and I recently had the delightful experience of sharing our passion for all things scented cinema past, present and future with Frauke Galia. You can have a listen here Watch this space for imminent news of our next fragrant cinematic adventure. Coming to your eyes, ears and noses soon!
Scent in Cinema series
The “Scent in Cinema” series marries film and fragrance, offering audiences tailored scratch-and-sniff cards for a synchronized multisensory adventure. Start with a virtual film screening, and round off the experience with a thought-provoking panel featuring experts, such as olfactory neurobiologist, Professor Leslie Kay, and scented cinema historian, Professor Catherine Clepper. Beyond just a sensory experience, the series delves deep into the crossroads of perception and cinematic arts, promoting dialogue and interdisciplinary innovation from luminaries in the UK, USA, and Australia.
In Glorious Smell-O-Vision! scented documentary
In Glorious Smell-O-Vision! unravels the mystery behind Hans Laube’s revolutionary but short-lived Smell-O-Vision! technology. This scented documentary offers more than a historical exploration; it’s an immersive olfactory journey. Nosedive into a story of cinematic ambition and experience the seminal and bespoke fragrances that bring this narrative to life.
A Tale of Old Whiff in Scratch-and-Sniff
The first scented animation, A Tale of Old Whiff (1960), is revived into a scratch-and-sniff journey. Experience the enchanting story of Whiff, the scent-challenged bloodhound, and sniff alongside him everyday aromas to whimsical fragrances. Celebrate this olfactory masterpiece, restored and reimagined for today.
Scent of Mystery in participatory Smell-O-Vision!
Rediscover the allure of the iconic Scent of Mystery (1960) — Hollywood’s original Smell-O-Vision! masterpiece. In partnership with the Institute for Art and Olfaction, Tammy Burnstock rejuvenates this classic, offering audiences a rich, participatory Smell-O-Vision! experience. Immerse yourself in 20 synchronized fragrances and enhanced interactivity, blending old-world cinema with avant-garde sensory innovation.
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