Here at cityhome we are by nature, creators of connection. We can’t help but share the things we love with the clients and community members who walk through our door with a willing ear and an open heart. In our quest to spread the love (and knowledge), we’ve paired up with some of our favorite local makers to host a variety of workshops that have made Saturdays at cityhome such a sacred place to be.
If you’ve been here before you know that we are a space that engages all of the senses. The music is thoughtfully curated, we love a dimmer switch, and it always smells good (or at least we’re told). It’s no coincidence that local perfumer and scent designer Dimitri Allouch of fragrance studio HEXEH, has been a friend to and collaborator with the COLLECTIVE for years. These days you can find him at cityhome leading an immersive perfumery workshop on select Saturdays throughout each month.
As Dimitri describes it, “You are invited to slow down, to breathe, and rediscover your sense of smell, the instinctive, emotional sense we often overlook. You’ll be guided through the foundations of perfumery: where it comes from, how fragrances are built, and how raw materials come together to create character and emotion.”
The class is equal parts science and art.
A balance of beauty and biochemistry. Each group is small, creating an intimate, focused experience for everyone - your own personal scent cohort. And at the end of the day you go home with a custom scent that you’ve created from start to finish.
The reason this workshop is so rich isn’t a fluke.
It’s quite literally built into the very fabric of who Dimitri is. He grew up near the city of Grasse, in the south of France. The city itself may be small, but it’s a giant in the world of fragrance, the historical center of high perfumery. For Dimitri, scent is akin to home. He navigates olfactory profiles with intimate precision. He builds a landscape through scent and then invites you in to explore it with him.
“Each workshop reflects an ongoing professional practice rooted in material knowledge and a deep respect for scent as a design medium. Teaching is approached not as instruction alone, but as the sharing of a way of seeing — and smelling — the world.”
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing this first hand. The connection is real. The conversation is potent. And Dimitri is always the last one to leave, but only after answering every question. Folks linger. And we love a good linger! You know the feeling, right? The party is technically over but you’re not quite ready to leave yet. These are some of my favorite moments. When I’m reminded of the connective tissue that is learning something new, together.
Join us on April 11th and April 25th from 10am - 3pm. For more information including additional upcoming dates and pricing, or to register for the workshop text or call 801.718.5555.
