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CURATED ESCAPES

FOR THE SCENT-CURIOUS

IMMERSIVE, SMALL-GROUP RETREATS FOR THOSE DRAWN TO THE SENSORY WORLD OF PERFUME

Explore the craft, history and culture of fragrance through guided, hands-on experience – in Grasse, the birthplace of modern perfumery.

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DO

Take a nose dive with The Scented Circle into the French Riviera’s perfumed playground – a journey of fragrance, culture and curiosity.

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BE

Follow a perfumed path to presence. Reset, recharge and restore balance through the power of seasonally-inspired yoga and meditation.

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STAY

Nestled in the hills surrounding Grasse, our beautiful Bastide becomes your home for five nights. Kick back with panoramic views before retiring to your fit-for-a-queen room. Wake to breakfast on the terrace, take a dip in the pool, and feel the rhythm of French culture.

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THE TEAM

We collaborate with the finest minds and makers – people who share a respect for the art of perfumery and for the world that makes it possible. Expertise delivered exquisitely, with conscience intact.

"Perfume is a story in odour, sometimes poetry in memory."

– Jean-Claude Ellena, Master Perfumer 

WHAT SETS US APART

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INSIDER ACCESS

Each activity and excursion is carefully chosen to complement our scented workshops. Skip the tourist traps and uncover local life, tucked-away treasures and unexpected delights.

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MEET THE MASTERS

Explore the world of perfume from the perspective of its creators. Our expert perfumers welcome you into their ateliers to help you craft a fragrance uniquely yours.

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TOTAL IMMERSION

Our holistic approach engages every sense while nourishing mind, body and soul. Let The Scented Circle cocoon you.

JOIN THE CIRCLE.