The Cultures of Perfume
'The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History' will be published by D.A.P. in Autumn 2026.
Coming up
Sep. 23—Lectures on Tap
Wed. Sep. 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.
Nov. 6—Rizzoli
Fri. Nov. 6 2026
1133 Broadway
New York, NY 10010
Join D.A.P. for the launch of 'The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History', with a conversation between Rachel Syme and Saskia Wilson-Brown, at Rizzoli, New York.
Details to come.
Nov. 8—Pioneer Works
Sun. Nov. 8 2026
159 Pioneer St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Join Saskia Wilson-Brown and D.A.P. for the launch of 'The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History', with a smell-enlivened talk about scent in historic narratives of seduction.
Details to come.
Most Recent Projects
Life in Space (2026)
at Exploratorum, San Francisco
Sensory Mementos exhibited at the Exploratorium's 'Life in Space' exhibit.
(Image courtesy of Exploratorium)
Scents of London
at Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles
Interpreting memories of London in scent. For the University of the Arts London, Study UK, and the British Council's GREAT campaign.
In the Wake Of
In the Wake Of
Six scents exploring human life cycles, for 'In the Wake of', a scent-activated, experimental book. For Chris Fritton and Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder