The Power of Scent
the power, the principles & the pleasure of fragrance
Everything has a smell — fruit on the table, rain on warm pavement, a brand-new book, the person sitting beside you. Yet of all our senses, smell is the one we most often overlook. We go to a concert for sound, a restaurant for taste, a gallery for sight — but rarely do we stop to truly smell.
This guided session is an invitation to slow down and pay attention. Part sensory tasting, part conversation, it reawakens one of our most emotional and underestimated senses — and gives you the language to understand, choose, and enjoy fragrance with new confidence. Scents to smell are woven throughout.
What You'll Explore
The Power of Scent
Why fragrance moves us. We explore scent as transportation, memory, mood, self-expression, and seduction.
The Principles of Scent
The craft behind the bottle. Concentrations, scent families, and how a perfume is composed.
The Pleasure of Scent
Hands-on discovery. A guided journey through a curated assortment of fragrances.
90–120 Minutes · Guided Group Experience · Curated Sampling Throughout
Designed for the curious — no experience required, just an open nose.
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I can’t stop talking about this class! It was a truly immersive experience that showed me how much scent is tied to my emotions, identity and memory. Sherry is a fascinating person and brings so much passion and depth of knowledge to the topic. Truly inspiring!
Until Power of Scent, I had no sophisticated language to describe my scent preferences. Now I’m excited to go perfume shopping again. Sherry’s extensive knowledge and amazing stories from her years in the industry was such a delight. A perfect blend of practical, educational, and fun.
A truly delightful experience that engages your senses in surprising ways. Sherry is a deeply knowledgeable and charismatic guide and I loved engaging firsthand the strong connection between scent and memory. I’m excited to put what I learned into practice!
I stepped away having gained so much more understanding for scent, which is empowering. I feel confident, informed and excited to go shopping for my next perfume. Sherry was a fabulous expert who made her wealth of knowledge incredibly engaging and accessible.
This was SO fun and educational! I already recommended Power of Scent to so many people! You really learn a lot about yourself and why you are drawn to certain scents. I had no idea how much goes into the world of scent and how it affects our senses & brings up memories. A truly fantastic experience!
The Power of Scent is one of the most original, fascinating and delightful experiences I’ve had the pleasure of attending. Sherry is a wonderful host and expert guide. This is a must-do experience for anyone curious about fragrance, memory, and the senses.
I walked out of the experience feeling like I had a superpower. I notice scents everywhere now and can actually describe what I’m smelling. Sherry makes you feel like you’re learning from a friend who happens to be a world-class expert.
A beautiful, immersive experience. Sherry curates a wonderful journey through fragrance that is both deeply personal and universally connecting. I left feeling inspired and more attuned to the world around me.