A Multi-Sensory Workshop

Does a scent have a shape? In The Shape of Scent, we explore the connections between smell and form.

Led by Heather from chimie and freelance perfumer Léa Hiram, this two-hour workshop draws inspiration from the kiki bouba phenomenon, a classic experiment in human perception that revealed when people across cultures were shown two shapes and asked which was which, almost everyone answered the same way.

A scent can carry a shape, a weight, a texture, qualities that go far beyond what we expect from smell alone. Come discover scents inspired by kiki and bouba.

August 29th 1:30pm-3:30pm Register Here

We're pleased to host this event in collaboration with MTL Olfaction, a weekend dedicated to the world of scent. Learn more and see the full program here!

Léa Hiram, a freelance perfumer trained with Hermès and Dior in France, crafts emotive olfactory compositions for international brands. A trained anthropologist passionate about olfactory culture and heritage, she founded TheOdore Design Olfactif in 2021 to create sensory experiences that blend playfulness with pedagogy. As a multidisciplinary artist, Léa has been presenting her olfactory installations for the past twenty years, bridging the worlds of scent and art.