On May 7th, I went to the Scent Fait hosted in Hammer Museum. It consists of an exhibition and workshops by an international selection of cutting-edge fragrance makers. It is a fresh and new experience for me because I would hardly think of the process of making perfumes, not to mention the stories behind those perfumes.
When I walk into the exhibition area, I can already see there are people all around different display areas. It is interesting that every exhibitor has their signature perfumes with their own characteristics. For example, there is one exhibitor combines musics and perfumes: various scents with corresponding music genres. Another exhibitor was introducing the different spices and fruits she uses to make the fragrance.
The most impressive perfume showcase is the one that combines music and perfume. At first, I was attracted by the headphones and cassette-like packing of perfumes. The exhibitor, Sarai introduced to me her mind on making perfumes. She said perfumes are inspired by songs. Each of perfume is translated through beats, rhythm, harmony, lyrics and tempos. Her intention is to connect two invisible medium that illicit raw emotions within a person. embracing the multiplicity of the senses.
It is a very novel impression for me to smell the perfume and listen to the music at the same time. From my perspective, music definitely helps the understanding and stimulate the olfactory sensation during such unique experience. The specific the of perfume I tried has the name: Neon Graffiti. It has a bursting zesty citrus notes blending with a lush, green leaf accord and the spiciness of cardamom and fresh mint. Along with perfume, "Sunshowers" by M.I.A inspires that Sarai to make this Neon Graffiti. The clear drumbeats in Sunshowers along with her exotic and sneering vocal.
It is a unique experience for me to visit the scent fair. I had a close look on artists' perfume-making process. It is also pleasant to talk to Sarai about her creative idea on combining music and perfume.
Such a combination stimulates both olfactory and auditory.
Picture with Jazmin Sarai, the perfume maker.
Me smelling the perfume and listening to the music.
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