S4 Ep.4 - The Perfume Legacy of Venice. A chat with Joan Giacomin

What does Venice smell like?In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica sits down with Joan Giacomin, Brand Ambassador for The Merchant of Venice, for a journey into the fragrant history of Venice. Together they explore how the city became a crossroads for rare ingredients, refined beauty, and perfume culture, and how scent offers a unique way to understand Venice beyond what we see.This conversation moves through history, trade, daily life, and memory, showing how perfume was woven into the story of the Serenissima and how that legacy still lives on today.Show key notesMeet Joan Giacomin of The Merchant of VeniceVenice and its historic role in the world of perfumeThe trade routes, spices, and precious raw materials that passed through the cityRare ingredients, trade, and the global reach of the SerenissimaFragrance in Venetian beauty, ritual, and daily lifeThe scents that best capture historic VeniceThe Merchant of Venice and perfume heritage todayWhy scent is such a powerful storyteller🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.✨ Credits:Hosted by Monica CesaratoProduced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire MediaGuest: Joan Giacomin Brand Ambassador for The Merchant of VeniceIf you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too.💌 Want to share your own Venice?Send me a short audio clip (1 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at [email protected].