Have you ever wondered what people really mean when they describe a wine as having notes of leather, violet, or bell pepper?
Tasting notes aren’t ingredients - they’re aromatic references.
In this immersive class, you’ll learn those references firsthand through the lens of perfume. Each aroma will be explored through a three-part multisensory journey: a raw perfumery material, an iconic fragrance, and a classic wine varietal that all showcase the same note. By connecting the dots between fragrance and wine, you’ll learn how to transform abstract notes into aromas you can confidently identify—whether in the glass or on the wrist.
Class is 2 hours long, featuring an interactive format, with questions welcomed throughout by Lisa Saunders (Astor Center General Manager) and Emma Vernon (fragrance entrepreneur and host of Perfume Room podcast).
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome Wine
- 6 tasting pours selected for their distinctive aromatic profiles
- Palate-cleansing bread and cheese.
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- How the sense of smell influences the way we experience wine
- The shared aroma families found in both wine and perfume
- Techniques for building your scent memory and identifying aroma notes with confidence
- How to describe wine aromas using a more precise and personal sensory vocabulary
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Presentation + Tasting
Good for: Fragrance enthusiasts, wine lovers, sensory exploration.
