Several exhibitions are offered to our visitors during Grasse Perfume Week, showcasing the full diversity of olfactory culture.
They are open to all upon presentation of your Grasse Perfume Week ticket. And remember: this ticket also grants you access to the International Perfume Museum, located just a short walk away!
« Wadi Dawkah, the Frankincense Valley », with Amouage
At the heart of the ancient incense route lies the world’s largest forest of Boswellia sacra, the Wadi Dawkah, a protected sanctuary since its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. This site stands as a living testament to the era when the Dhofar region of Oman was a strategic crossroads for this precious resin, which played a central role in the development of civilizations, maritime routes, international trade, and, of course, the history of perfumery.
On the brink of a new journey for this perfume raw material, this exhibition invites you to explore this 1,500-hectare valley home to nearly 5,000 incense trees—one of Oman’s most precious natural treasures. You will be introduced to the subtleties of the millennia-old culture surrounding this “desert gold” and discover the large-scale project launched by Amouage, now a master in working this raw material—from harvesting the incense tears to obtaining the essence.
The exhibition will be accessible to anyone holding a valid ticket for Grasse Perfume Week.
AMOUAGE
Andras Komar
Renaud Salmon
Mark Tuka
Matthew Wright
SCENOGRAPHIC DESIGN
Mathieu Chévara
Léa Wolck
COORDINATION
Éléonore de Bonneval
Arielle Lauze
TEXTS
Béatrice Boisserie
PHOTOS
Ahmed Al Kalbani
Mulook Albalushi
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Marge Design
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Rayyan Alabdullatif
Dominique Roques
« When the scent of plants speaks », with Parfum d’empire
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his brand Parfum d’Empire, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato presents an intimate and multi-sensory journey through his most iconic creations and the raw materials that inspired them. Between childhood nostalgia and a deep love for Corsica, between spirituality and a taste for the ancient, each perfume embodies a memory, an emotion, offering a sensory experience that seems to stop time.
This exhibition invites you to delve into the intimacy of this olfactory treasure chest, with the perfume plants—always central to the creator’s work—serving as the gateway. Each of these plants acts as a focal point in his compositions, like invisible messengers of his story.
Eyes and noses subtly immerse themselves in these intangible, bygone reminiscences that remain vividly present at the heart of every Parfum d’Empire…
The exhibition will be held at Grasse Campus.
It will be accessible to anyone holding a valid ticket for Grasse Perfume Week.
Pictures : Clément Savel
“When the Scent of Plants Speaks” is an exhibition presented by Nez, the olfactory cultural movement.
PARFUM D’EMPIRE
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato
François Arzano
Alexis Toublanc
Laurène Soudillon
Léa Kissel
NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Floral Concept
Essentiel Oud
Payan Bertrand
Helios di Corsica
Robertet
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Mathieu Chévara
OLFACTORY CURATION
Jeanne Doré
SCENOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
Projectiles,
Hervé Bouttet
ALXB,
Alexandre Boulé
GENERAL COORDINATION
Lucile Rives
TEXTS
Denyse Beaulieu
Jeanne Doré
VIDEO
Laura Gonçalves
CREATION OF MINIATURES
Adèle Chévara
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Marge Design
CONSTRUCTION
Jerôme Fuentes
SALES MANAGEMENT
Dominique Brunel