Scent Alchemy
Apr 18, 2026
A hands-on workshop combines fragrance design and creative writing to explore memory, identity and place through multiple senses in Coral Gables. Taking place Saturday, April 18 at Tijon Miami, Scent Alchemy is part of the O, Miami Poetry Festival lineup, which brings poetry into everyday spaces across Miami-Dade County. The session invites participants to engage with both scent and language in a guided, interactive format.
Working with a professional perfumer, participants will create a custom fragrance using top, heart and base notes while reflecting on the personal associations tied to each scent. The process draws from Miami’s sensory landscape, encouraging connections between smell, memory and lived experience.
After developing and naming their fragrance, participants will write a poem inspired by their blend, translating sensory impressions into language. The workshop concludes with an optional sharing circle, where participants can present their scents and read their work, creating a collaborative environment that bridges olfactory art and poetry.