Perfume Education and Experimentation
In this 3-part lecture series in collaboration with Atlas Obscura, trace the weird and wondrous history of perfume in religion, seduction, trade, and other areas of human activity.
Want to understand and appreciate, and even start to work with perfume? We're here to help in a hands- and noses-on introductory workshop!
Join us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Neuroscientist Anna D'Errico discusses some updated research in perfumery neuroscience, in the latest in her Science of Smell series.
Join us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Come join your fellow enthusiasts and blend in community with plenty of new aromatic materials to discover. Returning students only.
Perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with exploration of three industrial accords: motor oil, black rubber, vinyl toy.
Join us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Author Katy Kelleher joins the Institute for Art and Olfaction for a discussion of her book 'The Ugly History of Beautiful Things.' Online.
Dr. Sandeepa Dey explains her research into the biology of taste and smell perception in a new series we're calling Olfactory Research Notes.
Join us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Have you wanted to understand and appreciate perfume, without knowing what it is, where to start, or how to learn? We're here to help in an online session.
Perfumer Dana El Masri leads an exploration of tuberose, gardenia, tiaré and their scents in fine fragrance and perfumery.
Experimental Scent Summit is an annual gathering where invited speakers share research and ideas in an informal, friendly setting. Join us for the 5th edition in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Art and Olfaction Awards return for our tenth edition, and we are celebating this milestone in Lisbon.
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