This AO worksheet/ info graphic is a Work In Progress. Over the last two years, the learners at HMP Hindley, HMP Buckley Hall and HMP Liverpool have contributed some of their favourite Perfume Stories and memories. It’s one of the final workshops. In addition to the multi-sensory experience. the project introduces the learners to The Science of Olfaction / Perfume and Literature / Design Practice and Critical Thinking.

The Time Travellers: Alchemy and Essence is now part of Enrichment in Custody and is one of 4 Arts Projects delivering programmes at HMP Hindley, HMP Liverpool and HMP Styal. This is funded by Arts Council England. This is part of the HMPPS agenda around rehabilitation and reform.

Many of the learners loved the science and the facts. In particular, the links between Jasmine and the fecal smell of indole. But as Paola Tataro points out in her brilliant book On The Scent ( Tataro,2022 ) In western culture, we have very few words that describe smells. In custody, the learners have their own unique layer of language. Such as ‘smoking fish’ which means smoking spice – this is not the vindaloo curry variety.