Objects Talks & Workshops

Scents of the Nusantara: Perfume-Making Workshop

by Aroma Nostalgia
9, 23 May • 02:00pm

Journey through the Nusantara through scent by exploring Southeast Asian perfumes and their cultural stories and how they connect people and communities. Blend a perfume of your own using our curated regional notes to reflect memories and culture.

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Register Here: https://aromanostalgia.com/products/singapore-heritage-fest-2026-scents-of-the-nusantara-a-perfume-making-workshop

*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Explore the scents of the Southeast Asian region in this hands-on perfume-making workshop, where fragrance becomes a way to tell stories. Participants will experience a curated selection of niche perfumes and regional ingredients from the Nusantara, and discover how certain scent notes can evoke familiar places, everyday rituals, and moments in time.

Aroma Nostalgia

Aroma Nostalgia is an olfactory storyteller inspired by the memories, rituals, and the everyday beauty of the Nusantara. Each scent is rooted in culture, shaped by memories, and designed to evoke moments that feel personal and timeless.

Website: www.aromanostalgia.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aromanostalgiasg





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