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Fragrance on Display
North Carolina Arboretum Exhibit Celebrates the Beauty of Fragrance
T he North Carolina Arboretum, a 434- acre public garden located just south of beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, in Pisgah National Forest, is proud to introduce its newest traveling exhibit, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance ®. This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey— literally! Blending flora, fashion, and science, Making Scents showcases the plants and flowers behind some of the world’ s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry, and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, this brand-new exhibit— developed by The North Carolina Arboretum— uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion, and craft come together inside the exhibit’ s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history, and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
Making Scents will be on display at The North Carolina Arboretum until September 23, 2018, from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily. Exhibit admission is free; a $ 14 parking fee is required for non-members of the Arboretum. For more information, visit www. ncarboretum. org. FN
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