History books will tell you that when the Egyptian pharaohs were being laid to rest in their tombs, their bodies were sprinkled with fragrances. When, several centuries later, their tombs were reopened, the fragrances still lingered. Perfume-making is an art that dates back to the ancient Babylonian Civilisation. It has travelled across the world or been discovered in various forms; for instance, through the distillation of attar in ancient Asian cultures. To keep this practice alive among the millennials, Trove Experiences, an organisation that’s been around since 2019 to deliver immersive experiences, is offering an artisanal perfume-making session. This will be facilitated by experts from the Bombay Perfumery.

Fragrances from natural ingredients can take you to Marine Drive and Calicut in just a whiff