Objects Talks & Workshops

Scents of the Spice Route

by Oo La Lab
2 - 30 May • 11:00am
2 - 30 May • 02:00pm
2 - 30 May • 04:00pm

Immerse yourself in this fragrance-making workshop inspired by the spices that passed through Singapore’s ports. Each attendee will create a custom perfume using historical ingredients like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

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Register here: sg.oola-lab.com/collections/singapore-workshops/products/scents-of-the-spice-route

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

2 - 30 May (Monday - Saturday)
11am - 12pm | 2pm - 3pm | 4pm - 5pm

Meeting Point: Oo La Lab - 2 Alexandra Rd, #02-04 Delta House, Singapore 159919

Explore Singapore’s influential role on the ancient maritime Silk Road through the evocative lens of scent. This programme journeys through the history of the spice trade, highlighting the arrival of highly prized commodities such as nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and pepper at Singapore’s ports. Participants will discover how these aromatic ingredients transitioned from culinary staples into essential components of medicine, spiritual rituals, and perfumery. Through curated scent profiles and historical storytelling, the session reveals the sensory impact of this global hub of trade on our regional culture and daily rituals.

Oo La Lab

Oo La Lab is a craft fragrance lab where perfume ingredients are stored in small batches and hand-poured to order. Choose from already popular formulas, or work with an Oo La Mixologist to design your own. 1000's of unique olfactory combinations can be crafted. Oo La Lab hosts sensorial workshop sessions under the title ‘Chemistry of Oo’. Experiment, create and discover. Craft your own scent in Oo La Lab today.

Website: sg.oola-lab.com/collections/singapore-workshops
Instagram: @oola.lab





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