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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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