Scent and Perfume Workshops in London

Scent Exploration

Workshops

A little like wine tasting, but for your nose, these sessions invite you to explore the world of scent. 

Smell training is a fun and sensorial activity, as well as an excellent exercise for your brain and memory, and a powerful way to alleviate stress and enhance wellbeing.

Upcoming Workshops

DATE
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 11:00am
WORKSHOP
SmellOrama: Scent & Perfume Workshop
LOCATION
Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX
TICKET
A scent workshop under way in the Mabelle O'Rama studio in London
Mabelle leading a scent workshop beside rows of raw materials
Dropper bottles of raw materials with numbered scent strips at a workshop

What to expect

We smell a range of perfumery raw materials, learn their names and fragrance families, and help you identify the scent profiles you tend to enjoy, as well as new ones you may wish to explore.

Guests smelling perfumes around the table at a Mabelle O'Rama workshop
Perfume bottles from around the world on the workshop table
Hands holding two scent strips over a table of perfumes and notes
Mabelle preparing scent strips from a dropper bottle

You will also discover a wide collection of perfumes from around the world to better understand your personal fragrance style.

Private events

Private workshops

We have hosted our olfactory workshops in a variety of settings, including our London studio in Wandsworth, Soho House, private members’ clubs and special events.

We are always happy to create workshops for private occasions, whether at our studio or at a venue of your choice. From birthday parties and hen dos to members’ events, team gatherings or something completely bespoke, we would love to hear what you have in mind.

Previous workshops

  • Saturday, 19 September 2026, 11:00am

    SmellOrama: Scent & Perfume Workshop

    Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX

  • Saturday, 25 April 2026, 11:00am

    SmellOrama: Scented Molecules

    Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX

  • Saturday, 28 February 2026, 11:00am

    SmellOrama: Scent & Perfume Workshop

    Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX

  • Saturday, 22 November 2025, 11:00am

    Mukhi Sisters x Mabelle O'Rama Pop-Up

    Battersea Power Station, London

  • Saturday, 15 November 2025, 11:00am

    SmellOrama: Winter Perfume Workshop

    Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX

  • Thursday, 2 October 2025, 6:30pm

    SmellOrama: Scent Exploration Workshop

    Mabelle O'Rama Studio, London SW18 3SX