In this workshop, scent artist Leonora Zoninsein teaches us how to compose a perfume conceptually and technically. We will attune ourselves to nine wild aromas in hydrosol, essential oil, and concrete forms and get to know each of their many facets. Participants will then design a personal perfume that explores the versatility and play of the materials, while at the same time honing a practice of constraint to guide creation.

Leonora Zoninsein is a Brazilian American artist exploring ecological relations through sensory media. She is a Research Scientist at Gallatin College/New York University’s Wetlab and makes custom blends and conceptual fragrances through her scent studio, NIGHT AIR.