Sacred Scents: A Bespoke Perfume Workshop
Discover how ancient Greeks connected with the divine through the senses in a bespoke fragrance workshop with Hellenic Museum x THEMATIKOS.
Time & Location
11 Apr 2026, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Event Details
Back by popular demand! This Easter, step into the sensorial world of ancient ritual at Sacred Scents, a special edition of the much-loved Seasonal Scents workshop series by the Hellenic Museum and Greek-Australian fragrance house THEMATIKOS.
Inspired by the international exhibition Rituals: Gifts for the Gods, this immersive experience begins with a guided tour led by a Hellenic Museum historian. Explore the remarkable Rituals collection on loan from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture while uncovering the deep cultural and spiritual significance of fragrance in ancient Greek life. Learn how scents were crafted, used in offerings to the gods, and embedded in the rhythms of ritual, identity and daily adornment.
Then, settle into the sublime surrounds of a transformed gallery space as THEMATIKOS artisans guide you through the process of blending your own bespoke eau de parfum. Drawing on historically inspired scent profiles shaped by myth, memory and the Mediterranean landscape, you’ll create a signature fragrance to be bottled, named, and labelled by you.
Take home not just a unique scent, but a deeper understanding of how the ancients connected to the divine through the senses.
Details & Inclusions
2-hour workshop including a 30-minute guided tour and 90-minute fragrance-blending session
All materials and guidance to create your own 50mL bespoke eau de parfum (EDP)
General admission to the Hellenic Museum on the day of the workshop
No prior experience required
Important Information
Due to use of hazardous materials, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
A minimum number of participants is required for this workshop to proceed. If this number is not met, the event will be cancelled and ticket holders will be refunded. See full terms and conditions at checkout.
About THEMATIKOS
The THEMATIKOS brand was started by a mother and son duo, right here in Melbourne. Inspired by the power of scent to trigger nostalgia, they develop blends that draw upon their Greek heritage and life in Melbourne, blurring the lines between classical antiquity and contemporary minimalism. Learn more about THEMATIKOS and explore their ranges here.
$5 Member Discount:
Hellenic Museum Members can save $5pp with a special discount code, sent by email on Saturday 14 February. Check your inbox or contact the Hellenic Museum for assistance.
Tickets
General Admission
A$140.00
+A$3.50 ticket service fee
Total
A$0.00