3rd Biennial Scent Fair LA
Join us for a weekend where we celebration of Artisan, Independent and Experimental scent practices.
Scent Fair LA is an international celebration of Artisan, Independent and Experimental scent practices. Scent Fair LA aims to introduce new audiences to the world of highly conceptual scents. In addition to a curated selection of cutting-edge fragrance makers exhibiting and selling their work, the fair includes a number of related programs includes hands-on workshops presented by The Institute for Art and Olfaction and P.F. Candle Co., an opening night party with special guest DJs, and more.
PROGRAMS
Scent Fair LA: Preview Party
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | $35 / $30 for Members
Join us for the special preview party celebrating Scent Fair LA and be among the first to experience the various offerings at the fair, including a more intimate shopping experience, open bar, and beats by a special music guest! The first 30 attendees will also receive five sample fragrances from participating exhibitors.
The Preview Party is in-person and will be held in both our outdoor courtyard as well as inside the museum.
Candle Making Workshop with P.F. Candle Co.
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | $75 / $70 for Members
Join P.F. Candle Co. founder Kristen Pumphrey for a container candle making workshop. Kristen will walk you through creating a custom scent blend using premium fragrance oil, and then you will learn the hand pouring technique of candle making. Ticket provides resources and instruction and makes two soy candles.
Program is in-person and indoors. Cost of program includes materials.
Scent Fair LA
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free with Museum Admission
Presented in collaboration with The Institute of Art and Olfaction and Darin Klein & Friends, Scent Fair LA will feature a selection of international, cutting-edge fragrance makers exhibiting and selling their work.
Program is in-person and takes place in our outdoor courtyard as well as indoors.
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
2:30 AM – 4:00 PM | $75 / $70 members
Learn about the history of perfumery and create your very own scent sample. Led by The Institute for Art and Olfaction, participants will experience and smell a variety of perfume materials and use their own formula to mix their own 4ml spray vial of a new scent.
Program is in-person and indoors. Cost of program includes materials.
Scent Fair LA
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Free with Museum Admission
Presented in collaboration with The Institute of Art and Olfaction and Darin Klein & Friends, the Scent Fair LA will feature a selection of international, cutting-edge fragrance makers exhibiting and selling their work.
Program is in-person and takes place in our outdoor courtyard as well as indoors.
Incense Cone Workshop with P.F. Candle Co.
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | $75 / $70 members
Join P.F. Candle Co. founder Kristen Pumphrey and learn how to make hand-rolled incense cones – a meditative and aromatic project straight from her book At Home with Fragrance. Kristen will walk you through a selection plant and resin materials of their olfactory benefits, and you will create a custom blend for your incense cones. Ticket provides instruction and resources, and makes approx 20 incense cones.
Program is in-person and indoors. Cost of program includes materials.
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023
2:30 AM – 4:00 PM | $75 / $70 members
Learn about the history of perfumery and create your very own scent sample. Led by The Institute for Art and Olfaction, participants will experience and smell a variety of perfume materials and use their own formula to mix their own 4ml spray vial of a new scent.
Program is in-person and indoors. Cost of program includes materials.