Welcome! This page contains a collection of public-facing essays relevant to my research on medieval Chinese olfactory culture. The page is divided between four categories: aromatics, blending recipes, scenting equipment, and mythos.

Aromatics

Brief histories of individual aromatics as they circulated throughout medieval China and other parts of the world.

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Blending Recipes

Translations of medieval incense blending recipes with additional historical notes.

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Scenting Equipment

Brief investigations into important medieval Chinese scenting equipment.

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Mythos

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Here are a few Chinese websites dedicated to Chinese incense culture, including short articles on incense history and descriptions of various types of incense:

• https://cipa.org.tw/index.php
• http://www.xiangwenhua.org/
• http://xiangsheng.org.cn/
• http://www.xiangyjs.com
• http://www.chenxiang-art.com/