Participants are introduced to the history of perfume-making through interesting stories. They are also given a fragrance wheel that indicates the notes that would make up various layers of their concoction and determine which scent lasts longest. “We don’t actively engage with our sense of smell but it’s an important aspect of our lifestyle. The purpose of this experience is to remind people to be mindful of the many aromas around them whether found in different cuisines or in the perfumes they wear. We look at practical things as well: the right way to wear a fragrance, how to choose one, how to try one when you’re at a store. Later, the space turns into a mini chemistry lab with beakers for participants to blend scents and discover their own style in the process,” shares Raunak Munot, the Cofounder of Trove Experiences, who had put together the olfactory experience even during the pandemic by sending boxes of scents to the participants to work with during their virtual session.

What goes into the perfume is the most exciting part. “India has had such a beautiful history of natural ingredients that feature in attars for generations but they’ve not been given their due. We want to put a spotlight on them,” adds Anuradha Likhite, manager — content and communications, Bombay Perfumery. The organisation is set to bring homegrown ingredients that people are familiar with like jasmine, peppermint, patchouli, musk, black pepper as well as those that they’d be curious about like vetiver, a favourite among participants.

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Our favourite scents

Base notes: Woody fragrances
Top notes: Fresh bergamot and citrus
Middle notes: Vanilla and musk

On: April 9; 5 pm to 7 pm 
At: Veranda Rooftop, Bandra West
Cost: Rs 3,000