The Cultures of Perfume
'The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History' will be published by D.A.P. in Autumn 2026.

'The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History' will be published by D.A.P. in Autumn 2026.


Wed. Nov. 23, 2026
Location shared upon registration
Los Angeles, CA. 90031
Join us for an immersive evening exploring how scent has shaped human history and culture. Saskia Wilson-Brown, founder of The Institute for Art and Olfaction, will guide us through three iconic perfume materials and their surprising cultural impact.

at Exploratorum, San Francisco
Sensory Mementos exhibited at the Exploratorium's 'Life in Space' exhibit.
(Image courtesy of Exploratorium)

at Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles
Interpreting ten memories of London in scent. For the University of the Arts London, Study UK, and the British Council's GREAT campaign.

Six scents exploring human life cycles, for 'In the Wake of', a scent-activated, experimental book. For Chris Fritton and Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder