EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 1H 14M
Wuthering Fights
from Paperback Perfumes
“Heaven did not seem to be my home; and I broke my heart with weeping to come back to earth; and the angels were so angry that they flung me out into the middle of the heath on the top of Wuthering Heights; where I woke sobbing for joy.”― Emily Brontë, Wuthering HeightsIt feels like Wuthering Heights has swept back into the cultural conversation—whether it’s through rereads of the novel, rewatches of film adaptations, or simply the collective fascination with its gothic storms and tangled emotions. And honestly… how could a librarian not wade into that literary storm?In this episode, I’m joined by Suzy from Scent n’ Sensibility for a spirited exploration of Emily Brontë’s iconic novel. We try to touch on as many aspects as possible: its wild emotional extremes, its bleak and beautiful setting, the messy humanity of its characters, and the way this story somehow manages to linger darkly in the corner.We also take a closer look at Emerald Fennell’s recent reimagining of the Wuthering Heights universe. How does it reshape Brontë’s themes? And where does it veer into territory that feels… let’s say, ambitiously debatable?If you’re a gothic fiction fan, a fragrance nerd, or just someone who enjoys a bit of delicious literary chaos—this one’s for you.Fragrances mentioned:L'orpheline - Serge Lutens Velvet Moss - Scent Trunk Oud Infini - DusitaRelique d’Amour - Oriza L. LegrandGorseland - Jorum Studios Cabochard - Gres Caleche - Hermes Anglomania - Vivienne Westwood Ectoplasm - Fantôme Book discussed:Wuthering Heights - Emily BrontëFilm discussed: ”Wuthering Heights” - Director Emerald Fennell Find Suzy onInstagram: @scen.tnsensibilityTikTok: @scentnsensibilityTheme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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