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Scent, Memory and Pleasure — A Salon
An unhurried evening of scent, conversation and company, with dinner and no small talk required.
Why this experience
Scent reaches memory before language does.
An evening built around what you notice rather than what you can explain: scent, attention, memory and the particular pleasure of an unhurried table.
Dinner is part of the experience, not an afterthought. Conversation is facilitated, so nobody has to work the room.
What you may leave with
- 01A slower, more attentive relationship with scent as memory, not only fragrance
- 02An evening of real conversation, without having to work the room
- 03Company with women who chose the same kind of evening
Designed to help, not guaranteed to fix. You may notice more than you expect.
What will happen
Three hours, four movements.
To start
Arrive
A seat at the table, wine or a non-alcoholic pairing, no introductions required.
Early on
Notice
Guided attention to scent and memory, offered on paper before skin.
At the centre
Dinner
The meal, unhurried, with facilitated conversation.
To close
Linger
Coffee, and however long the table wants to stay.
Dates are released to the priority list first.
Dates coming soon · West Village, New York City · $120
Who it's for
Women who want an evening with real sensory depth and honest conversation. No knowledge of perfumery is needed or expected.
Venue and hospitality
A private room in the West Village. Dinner, wine and non-alcoholic pairings are included. The address is sent with your confirmation.
Scent and sensitivity
Every scent experience is optional and offered on paper strips before skin. Tell us about sensitivities or allergies when you book and we will plan around them.
FAQ
Before you book.
Do I need to know anything about perfumery?
No. The evening is built around what you notice, not what you can name.
What if I have a scent sensitivity or allergy?
Tell us when you book. Every scent experience is optional and offered on paper strips before skin, and we will plan around what you need.
Is dinner included?
Yes. Dinner, wine and non-alcoholic pairings are part of the evening, not an add-on.
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