Chairman of Italy International Perfume Foundation and co-founder of “Ti Racconto un Profumo”, ( the first italian podcast dedicated to perfumes ). Mr. Babicky has more than 10 years of experience in niche fragrance and the perfume industry, working for brands like Jo Malone, Frederic Malle and Xerjoff as Store and training manager.
Founding his own perfume brand, HERETIC GARDEN, Andrej is a certified natural perfumer and teacher at International Perfume Foundation based in Milan, and teaches throughout Europe.
Andrej is looking forward to join SCENTS OF GRENADA NO7 and will offer custom workshops on using Grenada’s glorious natural herbs and spices in perfumery, with a Tincturing Workshop on Saturday, May 11th. An Enfleurage Workshop featuring Ylang ylang flowers from the Perfumer’s Garden and Grenadian cocoa butter on Sunday May 12TH.
Mr. Babicky is also our expert Italian niche perfume ambassador. presenting perfumes by Alex+, Giardini di Toscana, Tuttotondo, Xerjoff Perfume, and other Italian Niche Perfume Houses, with his own work for Heretic Garden perfumes during a multi course Italian dinner with Chef Gianpaolo Gagliardi.
CHEF GIANPAOLO GAGLIARDI
Founder of Pasta & Vino and Grenadian resident, Chef Gianpaolo takes his passion for pasta and culinary background in Italian cuisine, to interpret Grenada’s organic produce in a multi course meal celebrating Italian Niche Perfume.
We will also feature an Italian wine presentation, paired with our meal by Chef Gianpaolo.
JANE NURSE – RENEGADE CANE RUM CO.
Jane Nurse offers a Terroir Masterclass and Rum Tasting of Renegade’s single field, Etudes, collection. From soil and climate to species and distillation techniques, we will also look at parallels in perfumery.
Harvested, milled, distilled and bottled by the distiller. Renegade is on a mission to spread the message of how great real rum is and how unique its capacity to express terroir is in the world of spirits is. Rum made from a single cane variety grown on a single farm rum is brimming with a singular character that is unforgettable.
CHEF BELINDA BISHOP – FLAVOURS OF GRENADA
Chef Belinda is considered one of the most dynamic and creative chefs in the country. Her remarkable contemporary reinventions of traditional Caribbean and Latin American dishes are all about showcasing the great flavours of the islands in ways that harmonize with the fresh, local, artisanal ingredients available in the eastern Caribbean.
Her Flavours of Grenada culinary team present the Ultimate Farm to Table experience in our Culinary Safari at the Tower Estate.
Our FRAGRANT FEAST with Five courses of Fragrance paired with Five Culinary courses, the Chef and the Perfumer amuse & delight. Let the Games Begin!
KAREN DUBIN – SNIFFAPALOOZA CO-FOUNDER
SNIFFAPALOOZA founder/ CEO ( working closely Karen Adams, COO ), Ms. Dubin worked closely to tailor this special Sniffapalooza Edition of Scents of Grenada. Well known throughout the perfume industry, Karen has created the largest perfume event organization on the planet, with global events and New York’s famed annual Fall Ball & Spring Fling events.
Karen presents a collection of Gourmand themed perfumes from the very best of international classic and the newest upstarts at our Perfume Party. A talented writer, brand representative, and perfume lover, we will be treated to a moonlit poetry reading from Karen’s perfumed pen.
ALEX MARAST – MODERN VINTAGE WINES FOUNDER
Wine maker, Alex Marast, presents a variety of Grenada’s natural bounty in his collection of fruit wines. From familiar to new and unusual, Alex’s wines offer a complex bouquet to our fragrant pairings.
TAMIKA PHILIP – OURBAYLEAF FOUNDER
Tea Blender, Tamika Philip, has collaborated on several fragrance pairings, featuring her collection of bay leaf based teas. Tamika also leads our tea blending workshop and represents the finest spices on the Spice Island of Grenada.
EERON REDHEAD – EASTERN CARIBBEAN RUM FOUNDER
Eeron’s work as a rum distiller covers a wide range of blends and notes and has been a fantastic partner for our many pairing events. From his Spiced Rum from Cannes Brulee Rum Co to his Barrel Jack rum, Eeron creates a complex flavorful world before we even get to mixing cocktails! Mr. Redhead is passionate about both the history and future of Grenadian Rum and we are happy to have him as a supporter of SCENTS of GRENADA.
MIXOLOGIST GOLD
GOLD is one of our regular VIPs and brings an amazing sense of storytelling to her unique take on mixology. From creating drinkable interpretations of perfumes, to creating cocktails that resonate paired notes, but go on to tell a new story, GOLD’s work is always as creative as it is delicious.
SCENTS OF GRENADA NO6 JAN 20-21ST, 2024
TERI JOHNSON – HARLEM PERFUME CO. FOUNDER
Teri Johnson joined our Grenadian Golden Jubilee Edition with perfume presentations of her LANGSTON & JOSEPHINE perfumes and her LOVE scented candle. Ms. Johnson also spoke to her tremendous success as a maker and brand founder.
CHEF TONY MAGNETIC
CHEF TONY’S interpretation of the best of Grenedian produce in new, arresting, and avante garde ways, was the talk and taste of SCENTS OF GRENADA No6. An international culinary background with a focus on Japanese cuisine informs Chef Tony’s approach. From traditional to the ultra modern, Tony’s culinary technique allows him to to serve something magical.
Perfumer and Co – Founder of SCENTS OF GRENADA, Stephen Dirkes has been involved in the study of fragrant materials in Grenada, the development of SCENTS of GRENADA perfume festival, and a Perfumery Programme at the Tower Estate from 2022.
With a passion for history and an obsession for perfumery botanicals, the Tower Estate quickly became an inspiring home for the, Brooklyn, New York based perfumer. Tower Estate owner & SCENTS OF GRENADA, Co – founder, Isabelle Slinger’s interests and aspirations for the development of the Estate were perfectly aligned and the Perfumery Programme began.
Based in experiencing Grenada’s beautiful natural bounty through the creation of a Perfumer’s Garden, the Perfumery Programme is designed to facilitate and educate the process of Blossom to Bottle perfumery.
An aspect of the Perfumery Programme is focused on creating experiences to connect botanicals we are familiar with through cuisine and mixology to their pure fragrance notes and use in Perfumery.
Establishing perfumery resources, such as a Perfumer’s Organ ( a collection of individual perfumery notes ) was important to establish for presentations, workshops, and perfume making. 19th Century period specific resources resonate the historical setting of the Tower Estate manor house.
19TH Century Perfumery technology is a great starting point for 21st century natural perfume. In addition to the technology of Alembic stills and the processes of tincturing and enfleurage, perfumery texts and accords from that era are also suited to working with accessible naturals today.
Bringing the technology for extracting fragrance from botanicals, demonstrating the process, and supporting farmers, manufacturers, and consumers through training and workshops is another part of the Perfumery programme.
Outreach and collaboration with various Grenadian governmental agencies and NGOs is a focus of developing the Perfumery Programme to reflect and support Grenada’s Tourism, Agriculture, and export initiatives.
Bringing together Grenada’s makers working in fragrance and natural botanicals and a Domestic and International audience to nurture and grow our community is an important aspect of the Perfumery Programme.
Founder/ Perfumer of Internationally celebrated, EUPHORIUM BROOKLYN perfume house, Mr. Dirkes established EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES to further develop perfume and fragrance related to ongoing work at the Tower Estate Perfumery Programme in Grenada.
Starting with a special commission from Grenada Tourism Authority to create a signature room scent for Grenada in 2023, PURE GRENADA Eau de Parfum was launched at SCENTS OF GRENADA NO7 ( MAY 11-13TH, 2024 ) with EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES.
BAY RUM Eau de Parfum was launched by EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES at SCENTS OF GRENADA NO5 2023 and soon garnered glowing reviews. Inspired by the botanical resoucres of Grenada and the history of Perfumery, Mr. Dirkes wanted to create a modern twist on this classic Caribbean cologne.
Both PURE GRENADA and BAY RUM perfume were created to showcase aspects of Grenada’s natural beauty through botanical notes we can reference in the Perfumer’s Garden. In addition being enjoyable fine fragrances, they also serve as teaching tools to connect perfumery to the nature of Grenada.
EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES is preparing to launch PURE GRENADA WATERS, a collection of 100% pure & natural room sprays or Hydrosols produced at the Tower Estate in 2024.
Educational outreach and community building outside of the SCENTS OF GRENADA event context is ongoing with workshops and presentations at various Middle Schools, Colleges, and Festivals in Grenada.
In New York, Mr. Dirkes presents the SCENTS OF GRENADA festival and BAY RUM Eau de Parfum by EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES in a Perfumery Workshop for the Fashion Institute of Technology, Perfume Department in Manhattan.
We offer carefully curated, organically grown, delicately blended, and artfully presented products to showcase the natural bounty of Grenada, West Indies.
A Commission from Grenada Tourism Authority to create a Signature Scent for the Spice Island, began the journey of creating the PURE GRENADA Reed Diffuser and has evolved into launching a wearable, fine fragrance, PURE GRENADA Eau de Parfum.
Inspired by and developed for the Perfumery Programme at the Tower Estate, we established EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES collection of perfume and room scents. The fragrance notes we feature in these perfumes can be found in the Perfumer’s Garden at the Tower Estate and are featured in our workshops, presentations, and pairings.
As we develop our sustainable agricultural resources and partnerships, we hope to continue to showcase and explore Grenada’s fragrance botanicals through a variety of products.
PURE GRENADA WATERS, fragrant hydrosols distilled from fresh Grenadian botanicals at the Tower Estate evolves from our distillation workshops to bring gorgeous water – based, room sprays to market.
Available in GRENADA at the Tower Estate in St Pauls, some of our products are also available in North America via our online shop bellow.
A weekend of Fragrant Adventure in the Spice Isle of the Caribbean. As always, lots of fragrant activities, workshops, pairings & tours will be on offer. We will have special Perfume Making workshops this Edition
We are honoured to collaborate with a wide range of fantastic Grenadian and International growers, makers, culinary artists, distillers, & chocolate makers to bring you our 10TH Edition of SCENTS OF GRENADAtogether with our Sniffapalooza partners
A curation of international perfume featuring botanicals found in the Perfumer’s Garden at the Tower Estate.
We are so excited to present a new curation of perfumes for the Perfume Library at SCENTS OF GRENADA No8 April 25-27th. Join us to sample these fantastic fragrances and explore their connection to botanicals in the Perfumer’s Garden.
In collaboration with Perfumers and Perfume Houses, we are maintaining a library of perfumes that have been presented at SCENTS of GRENADA.
Participants in our Tours and Workshops can reference wonderful examples of plants in the Perfumer’s Garden used by the creative noses of perfumers from around the world.
PERFUME LIBRARY
BEE by ZOOLOGIST PRESENTED SOG NO8 OCT 5-6TH, 2024 The rich aroma of honey captivates, while alluring florals, royal jelly, animalic beeswax and regal incense unite to create a buzz, offering excitement, and the sweet rewards of life.
MOTH by ZOOLOGIST PRESENTED SOG NO8 OCT 5-6TH, 2024 A heavy dose of dark spices jolts your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli.
BAT by ZOOLOGIST PRESENTED SOG NO8 OCT 5-6TH, 2024 This unique olfactory experience carries you with the fruit bat to a sumptuous feast in a lush tropical jungle, before whisking you down to the recesses of its cavernous home.
A new interpretation of a fruit bat living in the tropics by perfumer Prin Lomros.
CAMEL by ZOOLOGIST PRESENTED SOG NO8 OCT 5-6TH, 2024
Beautiful aromas of rose, and jasmine-infused, succulent dried fruits are joined along the way by an alluring blend of incense, myrrh, amber, and cinnamon, met by animalistic musks and authentic oud.
BAY RUM by ST JOHNS PERFUME PRESENTED SOG NO8 OCT 5-6TH, 2024
A classic… Smooth, spicy, and irresistible, each Bay Rum product embodies 75 years of tradition, a unique blend of bay leaf oils, and exotic Caribbean spices. Bay Rum is a bold and bracing scent, it stands out from the crowd.
PURE GRENADA by EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Caribbean Calm for Women and Men. Commissioned as the signature scent of Grenada, by Grenada Tourism Authority. PURE GRENADA EdP launched in 2024. The nose is Stephen Dirkes for Euphorium West Indies.
PAPIYON by HERETIC GARDEN PERFUMES PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2024 at SCENTS OF GRENADA by perfumer, Andrej Babiky.
A bespoke creation for SCENTS of GRENADA, Andrej Babicky, used botanicals featured throughout the festival’s workshops and activities to create this stunning, rick, dark gourmand.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Cocoa, Honey, Ylang ylang
Tabacco+ by Alex+ PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024
Tabacco+ was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Hazelnut, Black Currant, Coconut, Honey, Tobacco, Bitter Orange, Tobacco, Vanilla and Patchouli
WHITE ON WHITE by XERJOFF PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2023. The nose is “community crowd sourced”.
A perfume whose aura echoes the poise and passion that was attained from your input when selecting the scent.
TORINO by XERJOFF PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2020. The nose is Chris Maurice.
Inspired by the beauty of Turin, the new XJ Turin Boutique Exclusive, Torino, is the epitome of refined elegance.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Brasilian Orange, Neroli , Vanilla From Madagascar, Caramel, Haitian Vetiver, Guaiac Wood
VIA CAVOUR 1 – XERJOFF PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2017. The nose is Chris Maurice.
This scent is named after the street where our Turin store is located, which in turn is named after Conte Camillo Benso di Cavour.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Quince, White Peach, Dark Chocolate, Red Berries, Moroccan Rose, Rose and Patchouli, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, Cashmeran and Musk
QUATTRO PIZZI by CASAMORATI PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2024.
The story of a Sicilian dynasty that has known glory, wealth and power. Quattro Pizzi, the most iconic palace that was home to Palermo’s most symbolic and prominent families. A perfume reminiscent of the Belle Époque era, where love, beauty and nobility entwine with secrecy and sin.
SYMPHONIUM by XERJOFF PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Launched in 2024 in the XJ 17/17 Stone Label collection. The appetizing citrus accord engages with Indian cardamom which introduces fresh air to the warm Belgian chocolate core. Intensely sweet and deliciously dark, its highly desirable aura is accompanied by voluptuous musk.
A wealthy duet of premium oud woods from Thailand and Laos, and exquisite vanilla from Madagascar enhance the cryptic persona of Symphonium.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Spanish Mandarin & Orange. Indian Cardamom & Belgian Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla Madagascar, Laos & Thai Oud
TIRAMISU by TUTTOTONDO PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 A fragrance for women and men. Tiramisù was launched in 2021. A cocoa butter delight and an unforgettable tiramisù accord blend with soft vanilla, benzoin, beeswax and cocoa.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Milk Cream, Cacao, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Cacao Butter, Tiramisu, Beeswax, Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, Vanilla Orchid and Benzoin.
ISLA by TRUDON PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024
Unveiling a bright, zesty and fresh accord all about one the most emblematic citrus fruits of the Mediterranean region: bergamot.
TONKADE by Laboratorio Olfattivo PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 The fragrance, which is revealed as soon as the bottle is opened, features the floral notes of Neroli, the spicy notes of Cardamom and the soft notes of the Tonka Bean. A warm heart of Cedar, Vanilla and Patchouli announces a background characterised by dry amber woods that, combined once again with the coils of the Tonka Bean, make this fragrance intriguing and mysterious. It’s addictive…
VICIOUS CACAO by Maison Tahite PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Perfumer: Luca Maffei A tasty fragrance, which is an absolute delicacy for connoisseurs. An emotional trip through memories and a soft and intriguing caress on the skin. Its ingredients remind of those of a cake, enhanced by noble flowers and enveloping resins: Raspberry and Rose Pepper; Narcissus and Jasmine associated to a precious Cocoa Absolute; Salty Caramel and Saffron. The result is a fascinating perfume that lives on contrasts and seduces with its ability to balance them.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Raspberry – Rose Pepper – Rum Amber – Narcissus – Cocoa Absolute – Jasmine Salty Caramel – Sandal Wood – Saffron – Oak Moss – Benzoin
ANGEL’S SHARE by KILLIAN PARIS PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Angels’ Share Anniversary Edition was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Benoist Lapouza.
ANTICONFORMISTE by MIZENZER PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 The nose behind this perfume is Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas.
ANTICONFORMISTE is an homage to a day in New York, a city near and dear to his heart. A fresh aromatic fragrance that starts fresh & zesty with intense woody base notes.
BORA BORA by GIARDINI di TOSCANA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 A fragrance for women and men. Borabora was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Silvia Martinelli.
Borabora whisks you through a romantic explosion of flowers: tropical tiare, sweet ylang-ylang, luscious rose, and sultry jasmine. From there, the fragrance drags you into a joyful dance of mouthwatering coconut and vanilla, creamy and indulgent, buffeted by a warm base of elegant musks and seductive amber.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Tiare, Ylang ylang, Jasmine, Apricot, Coconut Milk, White Musk, Jasmolactone, Vanilla, Amber, White Musks, Caramel
ALMAFOLIA by GIARDINI di TOSCANA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 An Amber Floral fragrance for women and men. Almafolia was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Silvia Martinelli.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Tuberose, Peach, Sweet Orange; Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Palisander Rosewood, Coconut, White Rose Amber, White Musk, Benzoin, and Vanilla Bean.
DEEP DARK VANILLA by DS & DURGA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 An Amber Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Rich real vanilla absolute in all its toasted glory. Deep.
Deep Dark Vanilla was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David Seth Moltz.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Cabreuva, Pink Pepper and Orchid Cypress, Vanilla Leaves and Vine Dark Patchouli, Hay and Vanilla Absolute.
JAMAICA by NATEEVA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 The addictive purple blush of the enchanting Lignum Vitae Flower, abundant with its luscious petals, casts its mesmerizing charm within this intoxicating fragrance.
Jamaica was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Le Guernec.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Guaiac wood, mandarin orange, frangipani, vetiver, vanilla and white musk.
LEMON BASIL FIZZ by FREDERICO PARFUMS PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024
A lemon bomb cocktail of citrus and green basil and lavender. The nose behind this fragrance is Justin Frederico Ph.D.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Lemons, Lemongrass, Ginger, Basil, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Lavender, Red Cedar Wood, Cypriol, and Green Moss
RESERVE EXCLUSIF by VIVAMOR PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024
Reserve Exclusif is a sophisticated elegant fragrance that exudes class and modernity. The noses behind this fragrance are Francis Kurkdjian & Jerome Di Marino
“PETITGRAIN” LInen Water by CASA POSTA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Perfumer : Gustavo Romero. Launched in May 2020
A home and linen fragrance inspired by citrus groves, infused with the green essence of petitgrain, and evoking the refreshing mineral breeze of the Amalfi coast.
SAINT MARTIN by NATEEVA PRESENTED SOG NO7 MAY 10 – 14TH, 2024 Saint Martin was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Le Guernec.
The velvety petals of the breathtakingly beautiful Hibiscus Flower, aflame in crimson, radiant and exuberant, create the perfect landscape for this extraordinary fragrance.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Hibiscus, orange blossom, mimosa, jasmine, amber and musk.
LANGSTON by HARLEM PERFUME COMPANY PRESENTED – SOG 6 JAN 20 – 21ST, 2024
An ambery lamplit glow illuminates a glass of cinnamon-spiced orange brandy. Cistus absolute and the sueded aromas of orris evoke worn textures of a favorite leather armchair. Melodic tappings of typewriter keys weave stories with the tenderness of night blooming jasmine and the resonant strength of sandalwood.
JOSEPHINE by HARLEM PERFUME COMPANY PRESENTED – SOG 6 JAN 20 – 21ST, 2024
Opening with a sparkling cocktail of golden bergamot melded with delicate petals of amyris and a whisper of incense, a lush floral heart of night blooming jasmine and vanilla orchid is revealed. Tonka Bean adds sweetness, leading to a warm, enveloping finish of Dark Amber, Patchouli and Indian Sandalwood,
FRAGRANCE NOTES Italian Bergamot, Amyris, Incense Night Blooming Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Tonka Bean Dark Amber, Patchouli, Indian Sandalwood
BAY RUM by EUPHORIUM WEST INDIES PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023
A spiced aromatic homage to a classic of perfumery, the Bay Rum accord. Informed by history, the story is set in the Spice Island of Grenada, West Indies and its fragrant natural bounty.
BAY RUM launches in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Stephen Dirkes
FRAGRANCE NOTES Ylang ylang, Gospo Orange, Lemon, West Indian Bay Leaf, Allspice, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Rum, West Indian Amyris
BAY RUM by BEACH GEEZA PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023 Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. Bay Rum was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ryan Hunts.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Allspice, Rum, Bay Leaf and Cassia Sugar Cane, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom Copaiba balm, Oak, Gurjan balsam, Benzoin
MIDNIGHT DATURA by PARFUMS QUARTANA PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023 Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is a Floral fragrance for women. Midnight Datura was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Lisa Fleischmann.
The heart of the structure is a fabulous heady fusion of frangipani, jasmine and tuberose absolutes, elevated with plum, water lilies and green orchid oil.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Linden Blossom, Magnolia Flower and Lime Frangipani, Rose, Tuberose, Water Lilies, Plum and Orchid Oil Amber, Musk, Cedar and Vanilla
ZIZAN by ORMONDE JAYNE PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023
Zizan was launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage Bay Leaf, Violet and Jasmine Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk
Zizan, a perfume like no other because it has everything a man could possibly want in a single spectacular scent.
BILLIE by HARLEM FRAGRANCE COMPANY PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023
Billie Eau de Parfum was crafted by Catherine Selig.
Inspired by the white gardenia Billie Holiday always wore in her hair, a luminous opening of lush green leaves, neroli blossom and sparkling bergamot lead to a velvety floral heart of gardenia, jasmine petals, frangipani and ylang ylang.
St. VINCENT and the GRENADINES by NATEEVA PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023
Night blooming Jasmine
Launched 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Le Guernec
FRAGRANCE NOTES mandarin, coconut water night blooming jasmine, plumeria, orange flower and violet leaf musk
Crisp mandarin and cool coconut water mingle to create the essence of this fragrance’s wondrous top note, and the magnificent flora of the island is captured in the heart with notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, plumeria, orange flower and violet leaf.
MEDIE by TRUDON PRESENTED – SOG5 Oct 5 -9th, 2023
A blithe journey with a citrus heart
Médie was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Yann Vasnier.
FRAGRANCE NOTES Mandarin, Grapefruit French Cypress, Sambac Jasmine Frankinsence, Vetiver
ST. VETYVER by DS & DURGA PRESENTED – SOG4 June 2-4th, 2023 Soft island grass, sunbaked citrus where the tradewinds blow. Panama hats, cane plants, and aged rhum over the finest Caribbean vetyver.
USAR by EUPHORIUM BROOKLYN PRESENTED – SOG4 June 2 – 4th, 2023 USAR ( the word for Vetiver in the Sundanese language of Indonesian ) presents a complex layering of Javanese Lime, Ginger and Clove, Cassia, Palm Sugar, Fragrant Resins, Vetiver, Warm Wood, Roots, and Earth.
USAR launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Stephen Dirkes
From Blossom to Bottle learn : Horticulture, Perfumery, Distillation, Enfleurage, Flower Pressing, Tea Blending, and Handycraft in various workshops as a part of the Tower Estate Perfumery programme and SCENTS OF GRENADA events.
We offer distillation workshops both for the curious and more in depth training for those interested in creating their own products.
With centuries old, tried and tested, copper Alembic stills, we explore creating essential oils and hydrosols from Grenada’s natural bounty.
We are proud to partner with NGOs protecting Grenada’s natural landscape as well as providing a resource for farmers to add value to their produce.
Perfumery workshops range from pairings with chocolatiers, mixologists, and culinary artists to refine and develop both our gastronomic and olfactive palettes, to learning to identify individual perfumery notes, and building perfume accords of our own.
Looking to the history of perfumery, we take inspiration from the simplest of techniques to extract the most delicate floral notes through our Enfleurage workshop.
The perfect modern DIY way to capture the scent of your own gardenwith pure and natural beeswax and cocoa butter.
In the interest of Beauty & Botany, we offer Flower Pressing workshops to explore preserving the beauty of blossoms as art and craft, as well as the history of the Herbarium and plant identification.
All of our workshops are centered around providing a hands on experience for greater engagement with and understanding of Grenada’s natural beauty. Contact info@scentsofgrenada.com for more information about our workshops on offer and booking your spot at our next event reservations@scentsofgrenada.com
Experience many of your favorite perfume notes in their glorious natural splendor. Enjoy curated plantings of species famous to perfume lovers everywhere.
In the Perfumer’s Garden at the Tower Estate; flowers, fruits, spices, herbs, and all manner of botanicals are living, growing, and awaiting your curious nose.
The Perfumer’s Garden brings together ; Ambrette, Allspice, West Indian Bay Tree, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Davana, Frangipani, Gardenia, Ginger Lily, Jasmine, Lemongrass, Mint, Natal Plum, Nutmeg, Orange Jessamine, Patchouli, Rose, Seville Orange, Tonka, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, amongst other fragrant botanicals.
Specifically a Perfumer’s Garden, as we bring together many of the heros of perfumery from around the globe. Living plants that we’ve all read so many times in perfume ads, but have never had the opportunity to experience.
Perfumer, Stephen Dirkes’ curation together with Tower Estate Owner, Isabelle Slinger with an esteemed group of horticultural advisers, of plants from the West Indies, Central America, Mexico, North America, India, Africa, South East Asia, and Europe are gathered to present you a unique collection of the finest fragrant botanicals. The Tower Estate Gardening Team nurtures this uniquely Grenadian representation.
The Perfumer’s Garden Tour at the Tower Estate is a guided tour with one of our garden guides. Information of Horticultural origins, History, Use in Perfumery, and Scent Strips with natural essential oils, absolutes, and hydrosols to help you experience, understand, and connect with scent and nature in a new and profound way.
Nothing better than to conclude your tour with a Tea on the Tower Estate’s veranda as gentle Caribbean breezes of Jasmine, Ylang ylang, and Honeysuckle keep you enchanted.
Contact Us to reserve a Tea & Tours, learn more about the Tower Estate, and Join Us for :
– Tea and culinary offerings from the gardens on the veranda
– Workshops and demonstrations of going from Plant to Perfume through easy and effective perfumery techniques
– Shopping a range of Grenada’s finest botanical products, fragrances, and handycraft
Organic Farming at the Tower Estate focuses on “Permaculture” or agricultural ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems.
Rabbits and Roses, Goats and Gardenias… sustainable agriculture is based on our ecosystems to nourish a wide range of plants on the farm and garden.
Our sustainable farms provide organic produce for the estate kitchen, catering, teas, and fragrance products.
and of course our famous BLUE PEA TEA.
We are developing an international intern programme for farmers, gardeners, horticulturalists, botanists, and green thumbs of all sorts. Contact us for more information on how you can have the time of your life getting your hands dirty in the Caribbean.
The Perfumer’s Garden offers a wide variety of fragrant species and we can help with the botanical identification, information on cultivation, and use in Perfumery.
Join us for a Garden Tour, Tea on the veranda, or a more in depth workshop at the Tower Estate, St Pauls Road, St Georges, Grenada, West Indies
Stephen Dirkes, Perfumer Stephen@scentsofgrenada.com
Isabelle Slinger, Tower Estate Director Isabelle@scentsofgrenada.com
A unique experience with five courses of fragrance paired with five courses of culinary offerings to ensure all our senses are sated. Expect the unexpected and enjoy the Theatre of Cuisine & Fragrance.
Culinary Artists creating custom work to pair with featured perfumes and botanicals from the Perfumer’s Garden.
Wine curation and pairing presentation of Wines that feature the natural bounty of Grenada.
Distillers & Blenders offer masterclasses and tastings of Grenada’s Rum. The Perfumer presents a perfume note by note. The Mixologist works to interpret the perfume with botanicals from the Perfumer’s Garden. Then our Culinary Team crafts custom hors d’oeuvre to pair perfectly with it all. Sound Interesting? It is interesting AND delicious!
Multi Course Dining with paired perfume presentations in the historic dining room at the Tower Estate.
Learn so much more about Grenada’s botanicals through workshops on blending Teas, fragrant Sachets, & Perfumes. A three course Tea service of lite bites and petit four, created by our culinary team to pair with each group of botanicals we use in the workshop.
Discover the many ways Citrus is used in perfume. Explore the subtle variations in the scent and flavour of Citrus notes through perfume and flavour. A Perfumer, Marmalade Manufacturer, and a Chef present similar Citrus notes in different ways.
