ScentXplore 2026 · 8th Edition
Center 415 · 415 5th Ave, New York City · November 5–7, 2026
All masterclasses and presentations are 40 minutes, with 10-minute breaks in between. Sessions begin at 1:45 PM.
An in-depth journey into the world of agarwood, from its origins and cultivation to resin formation, harvesting, and traditional distillation methods. The presentation explores the differences between wild and plantation-grown agarwood, the factors that shape its diverse scent profiles, and its evolving role in modern perfumery — addressing sustainability, responsible sourcing, and compliance, followed by an immersive smelling experience.
Artists with diverse backgrounds in architecture, sculpture, and performance art discuss how and why they use scent in their practice — focusing on experimental ways in which scent contributes to artistic works, many of them conceptual or multisensory, beyond the more common use of scents to perfume bodies and spaces.
Today, fragrance innovation starts with the other senses. This talk explores how cultural intelligence helps fragrance innovators identify emerging trends and translate them into new olfactive directions — through Osmo's multidisciplinary approach to strategic foresight, its groundbreaking Scent Taxonomy, and case studies spanning cultural forecasting and fragrance development.
All masterclasses and presentations are 40 minutes, with 10-minute breaks in between. Sessions begin at 1:45 PM.
Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp explores how everyday cravings, familiar smells, and personal experiences can become starting points for fragrance creation.
All masterclasses and presentations are 40 minutes, with 10-minute breaks in between. Sessions begin at 1:45 PM.
An intimate journey with Giuseppe Imprezzabile — perfumer and co-founder of Meo Fusciuni and Istituto dell'Odore — exploring the process behind the creation of a fragrance and the important role of poetry in the life of an Italian modern artist.
