What Makes a Fragrance Icelandic? – A Hands-On Scent Workshop
Ilmur & Sjór at 114, Laugavegur 114, 105 Reykjavík Directions
Sat 22.08.2026 14:00
What can scent reveal about a place? In this free, hands-on workshop, Nicholas Brittain of the perfumery Ilmur & Sjór explores how Iceland’s landscapes, seasons and culture can shape a distinct approach to fragrance. Participants will experience three scent blends inspired by Icelandic nature, combine them in their own proportions, and create a small personal fragrance to take home. No previous experience is required.
Scent can evoke memory, describe a landscape and communicate a sense of place. In this hands-on workshop, participants will receive a short introduction to how Icelandic nature, seasons and culture can inspire contemporary fragrance-making.
Participants will smell three prepared scent blends representing different aspects of the Icelandic landscape. They will then choose their own proportions, combine the blends to create a personal fragrance, and place it in a small vial to take home. Nicholas Brittain of the Ilmur & Sjór perfumery will lead the workshop and guide participants through the blending process.
The workshop is free and no previous experience is required. Space in each session is limited, and participation is available while capacity and materials last.
Participants will smell three prepared scent blends representing different aspects of the Icelandic landscape. They will then choose their own proportions, combine the blends to create a personal fragrance, and place it in a small vial to take home. Nicholas Brittain of the Ilmur & Sjór perfumery will lead the workshop and guide participants through the blending process.
The workshop is free and no previous experience is required. Space in each session is limited, and participation is available while capacity and materials last.