# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Jeffrey Paul (The Aromatic Gourmet) explores spices and herbs in oil, in a hands-on class that enlivens the nose—and the palate.About this EventIf scent is memory and flavor is emotion, then spice is pure seduction.Welcome to Spices & Senses, where we explore the perfume of the kitchen — those tiny, potent miracles that have shaped history, sparked trade routes, and transformed humble ingredients into sacred rituals.From the spice routes of Venice to the perfumed kitchens of the Renaissance, these rare ingredients once defined luxury, medicine, and devotion. There’s a special kind of magic that happens when flowers, food, and fragrance come together — a sensual intersection where taste and scent blur: Every meal becomes an act of alchemy.In this workshop, you’ll learn to taste, evaluate, and blend aromatic spices that awaken every sense and bring beauty to the table. Together, we’ll rediscover those magical spices — not as relics of the past, but as living tools of creativity and pleasure. This is not your grandmother’s spice rack. It’s an olfactory adventure through the ancient world of spice and aromatic oils; a hands-on, fragrant experience where perfume meets cuisine, and scent becomes edible art. This is where perfume hits the plate!Led by The Aromatic Gourmet — chef, natural perfumer, and sensory storyteller Jeffrey Paul Ames — this immersive workshop reveals how to unlock, preserve, and blend the volatile aromas that define both perfume and gastronomy. Together, we’ll grind, blend, and infuse spices into luxurious herb oils that sing with flavor and fragrance.Join us!What to ExpectThe Perfume of Spice – Trace the path of spices from temple to apothecary to the fine art of cuisine.Herb Oil Alchemy – Learn to create fragrant, shelf-stable infusions that transform any dish into an experience.Scent-to-Taste Techniques – Train your nose and palate to identify aromatic notes and blend like a luxurious perfume.Hands-On Creation – Roll up your sleeves! Craft your own custom spice blend and infused herb oil to take home.Aromatic Awareness – Heighten your sensory intelligence by experiencing food the way a perfumer smells a fragrance.What You’ll ExperienceWe will work with what is in season at the moment — each ingredient revealing its own aromatic soul.You’ll leave not only with your creations but with the confidence to think like a perfumer in the kitchen — intuitively balancing aroma, texture, and taste.This isn’t just a cooking class. It’s a scent journey through the spice routes of history — and a reminder that perfume doesn’t belong only on skin.About Your instructor:Jeffrey Paul Ames — also known as The Aromatic Gourmet — blends gastronomy, perfumery, and beauty into one multisensory art form. His workshops turn kitchens into laboratories of scent, taste, and storytelling.Important NotesSpace and Arrival Time:Space is limited to 12 students. Please arrive fifteen minutes before class starts. We start promptly on time.MaterialsMaterials are included in the sign-up cost, and provided by the IAO during class.Includes: Take-home spice blend + herb oil blend.Attendance and Refund PolicyThis is an in person class that will take place at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable.On SafetySome aromatic and food materials can have side-effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about the commercial best practices and safety in your region, please consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.Photo: Saskia Wilson-Brown, for The Institute for Art and Olfaction. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/spices-and-senses-the-perfume-of-the-kitchen-in-person/100001758687645089 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, food-drinks, cooking, fine-arts, trips-adventures, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Institute for Art and Olfaction - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 124.56, max: 124.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Institute for Art and Olfaction - **lat**: 34.0655425 - **long**: -118.2385835 - **full address**: The Institute for Art and Olfaction, 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0ccfb20dae55d48f1234b868ee5a6db7a8914581a9280fff4caeea0a2a5bdd67-rimg-w1200-h525-dc312a31-gmir.jpg?v=1763497848 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) being held? - **A:** Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person)? - **A:** Tickets for Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) are priced at USD 125 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission for oneUSD 125 + USD 10 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person)? - **A:** Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) is organized by The Institute for Art and Olfaction. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spices & Senses: The Perfume of the Kitchen (in person) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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