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
- XX & XX November, XX:XX – XX:XX
- Location
- "XXX", Downtown Camper by Scandic, Stockholm
- Price
- X.XXX SEK
- Bonus
- XXX
Questions & Answers
Is it true that Fredrik Dalman was the head perfumer of Mona di Orio?
Correct, Fredrik Dalman was the head perfumer of the brand Mona Di Orio, and made some of the most iconic perfumes for that house.
Wait, he also made “Raw Gold” for Thomas de Monaco?
Yes! Fredrik is a master perfumer, and he chooses projects with utter care and dedication. “Raw Gold” is a super unique and popular perfume that Fredrik Dalman made.
How cool and fun is this workshop on a scale from 1-10?
We would rate it an 11. Fredrik is known for his cool workshops in his studio in southern Sweden, so having him in Stockholm during Polaris.. is an honor. And even more fun for the attendees.