Possible Webchat with Perfumer Sarah McCartney

[MrsGruber]

We've been wondering on the Perfumista thread in S&B if there might be a possibility of getting indie perfumer Sarah McCartney in for a
webchat?

Sarah is a self-taught, but critically acclaimed Nose, who founded the
Perfumery, 4160Tuesdays, following a mid-life career change. She makes perfumes by hand in London, and has an international fanbase. Her perfumes are quirky, and include literary and historically-inspired scents from collaborative arts projects. She also runs perfume making workshops.

Imagine we could have a great conversation about choosing, wearing and making perfume, and on the experiences of founding a small business in this industry?

Might we be able to do this please MNHQ?

I'm in. It would be interesting hearing from someone in the industry.

Yep, thumbs-up from me too. I think she would be very interesting on the subject of starting your own business, even for those of us not obsessed with perfume

Oh yes, that would be fascinating. Let’s do it! What would Sarah McCartney’s advice be on how to choose a perfume? It’s so confusing with all the different perfumes and brands being promoted.

This is a very exciting prospect - I know Sarah does her own marketing and PR too so would be really good from the point of view of anyone trying to promote a small business. I would like to ask Sarah what perfumes (other than her own) she loves and what inspired her to get started. And questions about the sense of smell and why she thinks different ingredients smell different to different people, and in different skins.

Another vote to ask Sarah M for a webchat. I'd be interested in the impact of her synesthesia (smells have sounds for her) on her fragrance design. Also, she is such a great educator so it would be great to have a discussion about making perfume accessible.

Yes, definitely up for asking MNHQ to do this.

another vote YES!!!!

Totally up for it.

Did a workshop last year, got to sniff lots of perfume ingredients. Then was given what appeared to be free rein to create my own masterpiece. It is totally wearable and actually rather nice. I think I was subtly educated and guided, whilst under the impression that I was just having fun.

Sarah is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. In addition to her own range she has sniffed almost everything and should be extremely useful for people seeking a change of perfume.

Oooh
Yes Yes!!

Thanks for the idea, and to everyone who has posted in support. We'll see what we can do!

Sounds fab!!

I love some of the 4160s stuff... fingers crossed!!

yes please!

I’d love to participate in this. I’ve got lots of questions!

Yes please!

Hi there, just to let you know that we've been in touch with Sarah McCartney and she's agreed to join us for a webchat next Thursday (24 May) at 9pm. We'll post up a link to the webchat thread as soon as it's live.

Thanks for the suggestion and we hope you're able to join us on 24th

Woo hoo. Will have to wear my 4160Ts in preparation.

fantastic! I'm a big fan of Sarah. I may have one or 23 of her gorgeous perfumes.

Sarah is joining us on Thursday 24 May between 9 and 10pm. Please join us on this thread on Thursday. If you're unable to join then, post Qs for Sarah in advance on the webchat thread.

Great, got it on my watch list so I don't forget!