Workshop
Smell of the Amazon
A sensory exploration of Brazilian and Amazonian raw materials in contemporary perfumery.
About this workshop
Experience Brazil through its most extraordinary scent materials.
Hosted by Jessica Sofiatti, this workshop explores the richness of Brazilian olfactive culture beyond familiar tropical clichés. Through rare raw materials, guided smelling, and discussion, participants discover the remarkable biodiversity that has inspired perfumers for generations.
From the Amazon rainforest to contemporary perfumery, the session reveals how fragrance reflects culture, sustainability, craftsmanship, and a profound connection to nature.
Workshop overview
From the Amazon rainforest to contemporary perfumery, the session reveals how fragrance reflects culture, sustainability, craftsmanship, and a profound connection to nature.
Participants will explore exceptional Brazilian ingredients—including copaíba, cumaru, roasted mate, priprioca, Brazilian frankincense, cocoa, and rosewood—while discovering their origins, extraction methods, and creative possibilities. Through guided smelling and discussion, the workshop offers a deeper understanding of how fragrance can express biodiversity, identity, and place.
— Discover Brazilian and Amazonian raw materials
— Explore sustainability and ethical sourcing
— Guided smelling of rare botanical ingredients
— Learn how Brazilian materials shape contemporary perfumery
— Discussion on olfactive identity, storytelling, and creativity
Jessica Sofiatti
— Independent perfumer
Brazilian fragrance researcher and educator specializing in the country's unique botanical heritage. Through sustainable, IFRA-compliant Amazonian ingredients—including rosewood, priprioca, and monkey pepper—she highlights the creative potential of Brazil's extraordinary olfactive landscape.
- Date & Time
- 28 & 29 November, 10:30 – 12:00
- Location
- "Nightwood", Downtown Camper by Scandic, Stockholm
- Price
- 990 SEK
- Bonus
- Secret
Questions & Answers
Wait do you really mean that we’re going to smell stuff from the Amazon? In Brazil? Wow!
That is correct! Jessica will be teaching us, showcasing, and letting us smell amazing raw materials from the Amazonas, from Brazil. This is a super unique opportunity and we are so excited!
I heard there was a material called monkey pepper? That sounds so cool!
Monkey pepper (most commonly Piper aduncum or Xylopia aromatica) is an aromatic plant naturally found across the Amazon rainforest. The plant provides highly effective natural botanical materials, valued by indigenous populations for therapeutic remedies and as a peppery culinary spice. It is one of the materials that will be highlighted on the workshop
What else can I expect from this workshop? It sounds really fun and interesting
I guess that’s up to you to find out=)