MADAME X IS TAKING YOU ON A ‘SCENT’IMENTAL JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICA
An African ‘Scent’imental Journey
An exploration of African botanical wisdom, the healing power of plants, and African ancestry through the beauty and creation of fragrance
Level: Beginner-Friendly | Small Group Setting | Attendees: Men, Women, Kids (9+)
Fragrance is memory. Fragrance is history. Perfume has African origins. In this immersive class, we trace the aromatic threads that connect the African diaspora — from ancient Egyptian kyphi to West African shea butter rituals — and turn history and natural botanicals into a bottle of your own making.
This isn't just a perfume workshop — it's a sensory journey through ancestry, migration, and the plants that have carried culture across centuries.
Guided by Lakenda Wallace, our professional perfumer, you'll learn the basics of scent-blending, explore the historical and cultural significance of African aromatics, and leave with a custom perfume that tells a story only you can tell.
Don’t let the name “perfume” fool you. Fragrances are created and made for every body (no pun intended), so we encourage men, women, boys and girls to join us and make their own signature scent.
Our class will be taught by both Madame X and our guest professional perfume expert, Lakenda Wallace! We’re so glad and proud to be working with her.
REGISTRATION
You'll Learn:
The history of African perfumery and aromatic trade routes
Key notes and ingredients native to the African continent
How to build a fragrance that reflects personal or ancestral identity
The role of scent in African spiritual and cultural traditions
Women healers & herbalists of the African Diaspora
Iconic African ingredients: frankincense, myrrh, hibiscus, ylang-ylang, and more
The diaspora's influence on modern perfumery
Hands-on blending techniques to create a fragrance that reflects your own journey
Scent Memory Mapping — journaling activity connecting personal scent memories to cultural inheritance
Handouts and take-home information
In this immersive class, we trace the aromatic threads that connect the perfume making that originated from the African diaspora to today; and we’ll turn that history into a custom bottle of your own making.
This isn't just a perfume workshop — it's a sensory journey through ancestry, migration, and the plants that have carried culture across centuries.