How long have humans used scents and perfumes in rituals? Where is the line between everyday practice and olfactory ritual? Are there any fragrance rituals that aren't religious? What role do scents and perfumes play in these rituals? What do they say about our approach to the world?

These are just some of the questions that a panel of interdisciplinary researchers and professional perfumers will answer, providing their expertise to shed specific light on the relationship between humans and their environment through their perception and manipulation of scents and perfumes in a variety of cultural and religious contexts, both ancient and contemporary.