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Plants & Scents in the Garden
May
2
to Mar 31

Plants & Scents in the Garden

  • STEPHEN AND PETER SACHS MUSEUM (map)
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Currently on view at the Garden's Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum, the Smelling the Bouquet exhibition explores the spectrum of scents plants create, inspired by the diverse live and scientific collections at the Garden.

The highlight of the exhibition is the opportunity to sniff over two dozen scents that include several interpretive fragrances of the Garden’s live plants as well as botanical compounds renowned for use in perfumery. Artisan perfumers Shawn Maher and Weston Adam—both based in the St. Louis region—created these interpretive fragrances and provided these compounds in the Main and Lower Level galleries. In the Museum’s South gallery, olfactory artist Gayil Nalls, PhD features her botanical scent artwork, World Sensorium, that offers a unique sensory encounter with the importance of aromatic plants to the collective human experience.

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Why Chocolate Tastes Sweeter with Music
Nov
5

Why Chocolate Tastes Sweeter with Music

Discover how sound shapes flavor in this FREE 30-minute sensory class by WTSA’s Mindy Yang. Through live video experiments and guided listening, you’ll experience how pitch, rhythm, and timbre can make the same food feel sweeter, creamier, or more intense—without changing a single ingredient.

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IFRA UK Fragrance Forum 2025
Oct
16

IFRA UK Fragrance Forum 2025

The International Fragrance Association UK (IFRA UK) is hosting their annual Fragrance Forum in London, a flagship event that brings together leading voices from science, industry, and culture.

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 Smell Loss & Quality of Life
Oct
11

Smell Loss & Quality of Life

Tired of being told to "just get over it"? This course from the ckos network dives deep into the real impact of smell loss and evidence-based ways to move forward.

The class will explore:

- Why smell loss makes you feel awful

- The brain science behind it all - How to communicate with family

- Practical solutions that work

- Interactive exercises to map your personal journey

Saturday 11th October | 7-9pm UK time | Online

This is more than information sharing - it's a supportive workshop where you'll connect with others and develop your own action plan.

Join the free ckos Network for access details

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the next Start-Up Stars!
Sep
19
to Oct 4

the next Start-Up Stars!

NutraIngredients is on the lookout for the next Start-Up Stars! Innovative companies in sports & active nutrition ready to present their groundbreaking ideas on the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA 2026 stage! If your start-up is science-driven, tech-focused, and pushing the boundaries of ingredients, formats, or benefits, this is your chance to shine.

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WOC  summit  2025 & Cacao Reimagined: A Sensory Strategist's Guide to the Future
Sep
18

WOC summit 2025 & Cacao Reimagined: A Sensory Strategist's Guide to the Future

In honor of World Taste & Smell month, the World Taste & Smell Association is partnering with this amazing group of women for 4 powerful days of insight, celebration, and global connection. We’re bringing together farmers, makers, scientists, chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, wisdom keepers, and activists to reimagine the future of cacao—together.

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The 2025 Global Taste & Smell Summit
Sep
15

The 2025 Global Taste & Smell Summit

This September, the Hudson Valley’s legendary Culinary Institute of America becomes the setting for an extraordinary convergence of minds. From pioneers in sensory science, hospitality, and brand strategy to leaders in clinical research, policy, design, and AI innovation—this retreat-style 2025 Global Taste & Smell Summit is more than a gathering. It’s a living think tank designed to break silos and translate science into action.

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Can You Smell That? Smell as a Biomarker of Brain Health and Quality-of-Life -- NIDCD Beyond the Lab Speaker Series
Jul
9

Can You Smell That? Smell as a Biomarker of Brain Health and Quality-of-Life -- NIDCD Beyond the Lab Speaker Series

Josh Levy, M.D., National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Clinical Director, will present the impact of smell on general health and quality-of-life, while discussing emerging research that aims to improve symptoms in those suffering with olfactory dysfunction. This seminar is part of a series of talks led by researchers and staff from NIDCD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), called Beyond the Lab. The speaker series is an opportunity for everyone inside and outside of NIH — administrative staff, support staff, scientists, and the public — to learn about NIDCD research

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A Smelly Surprise, An Interactive Adventure for Curious Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Jun
18

A Smelly Surprise, An Interactive Adventure for Curious Kids & Their Grown-Ups

Every child dreams about what they’ll be when they grow up—but how often do they hear about becoming a perfumer or a scent designer?

This joyful, hands-on event opens the door to the magical world of fragrance and flavor, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes experience designed especially for kids (ages 3-10) and their grown-ups.

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Neural and behavioral correlates of flavor perception
May
14

Neural and behavioral correlates of flavor perception

AChemS CAREER NETWORKING SEMINAR

The consumption of food and beverages is highly influenced by the initial sensation and response they induce. This multifaceted sensation evolves into a single percept called flavor as gustatory, olfactory, and somatosensory signals from what is in the mouth integrate to guide behavior. This AChemS seminar will present novel experimental evidence aimed at better understanding the circuit-level mechanisms underlying the cortical processing of flavor.

Thomas Gray, Brandeis University “How retronasal odor is processed in the gustatory cortex, its influence on taste responses, and how flavor experiences shape odor preferences.”

Roberto Vincis, Florida State University “How oral thermal signals are integrated in the neurons of central structures associated with taste, and the overall influence that temperature has on taste perception.”

Register Here

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iBrain NYC Gala
May
5

iBrain NYC Gala

Join iBRAIN on May 5th for a powerful evening in support of children and young adults with brain injuries and neurological disorders. This annual fundraiser brings together families, advocates, educators, and healthcare professionals to raise critical funds for individualized education and therapeutic services. Your support helps iBRAIN continue to provide life-changing programs that empower students to reach their full potential.

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Nasal Polyp Syndrome awareness day
Apr
24
to Apr 25

Nasal Polyp Syndrome awareness day

  • World Taste & Smell Association (map)
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Nasal Polyp Syndrome Awareness Day shines a light on a misunderstood and often overlooked chronic condition that affects millions worldwide. Characterized by soft, painless growths in the nasal passages, Nasal Polyp Syndrome can lead to severe congestion, loss of smell, difficulty breathing, and repeated sinus infections—greatly impacting quality of life. Yet, many go undiagnosed or struggle for years without effective treatment. Today, we advocate for earlier detection, equitable access to care, and greater research into underlying causes and solutions. By raising awareness, we move one step closer to restoring breath, scent, and well-being for all affected.

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How Do You Feel with Parkinson’s?
Apr
17

How Do You Feel with Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s disease is often associated with tremors and movement issues—but for many, the earliest symptoms begin with the senses. Smell loss, anxiety, depression, and emotional changes often precede physical symptoms by years.

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Sweet Scents & Stories: A Fragrant Workshop for Young Explorers
Apr
6

Sweet Scents & Stories: A Fragrant Workshop for Young Explorers

Sweet Scents & Stories is an interactive workshop designed to introduce children (ages 5+) to the world of scent through storytelling and hands-on aroma exploration. Led by Alexis Wintrob, children’s book author and creator of Za Za Scent-Sational Super Power sensory products, the event will teach kids how fragrance influences memory, emotions, and creativity through engaging activities.

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Meet Ugo Charron
Apr
4

Meet Ugo Charron

WTSA Advisor Ugo Charron is a trailblazing perfumer and musician whose innovative approach blends the worlds of fragrance and sound. Through synesthesia, he creates a unique language of notes, harmonies, and emotions, redefining the art of scent.

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World Taste & Smell Association Anosmia Awareness Day Presentation
Feb
27

World Taste & Smell Association Anosmia Awareness Day Presentation

Join the World Taste & Smell Association for a special Anosmia Awareness Day event, bringing together world-renowned experts and patient advocates for a deep dive into anosmia (smell loss) and its impact on daily life.

This free, online session will feature leading researchers, clinicians, and advocacy pioneers, sharing the latest scientific advancements, breakthrough treatments, and practical strategies for living with smell disorders.

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From Olive-Us, With Love
Feb
12

From Olive-Us, With Love

  • 4c Cedarbrook Drive East Windsor, NJ, 08512 (map)
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Join the WFFC Foundation on February 12, 2025, for “ From Olive-Us, with Love”, a unique Olive Oil Tasting Experience hosted by our generous sponsor, ADM!

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Fragrance Forward: Innovating for Gen Alpha, Tomorrow’s Tastemakers
Jan
20

Fragrance Forward: Innovating for Gen Alpha, Tomorrow’s Tastemakers

Get ready to explore the latest trend shaping the beauty industry—Gen Alpha’s bold entrance into the skincare and makeup scene. In 2023, this emerging demographic spent a staggering $4.7 billion, outpacing all other age groups. Dubbed by the media as “Sephora Kids,” this movement signals a transformative shift in consumer behavior and brand influence.

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ScentXplore , Day 3
Dec
7

ScentXplore , Day 3

ScentXplore is a one-of-kind NICHE PERFUMERY event, the first in the Americas, that connects niche, creative directors, perfumers, content creators, industry experts and fragrance enthusiasts. A NICHE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE that bridges people around the globe with the top leading, innovative, exclusive, creative and high-quality driven niche fragrance brands.

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ScentXplore, Day 2
Dec
6

ScentXplore, Day 2

ScentXplore is a one-of-kind NICHE PERFUMERY event, the first in the Americas, that connects niche, creative directors, perfumers, content creators, industry experts and fragrance enthusiasts. A NICHE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE that bridges people around the globe with the top leading, innovative, exclusive, creative and high-quality driven niche fragrance brands.

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