Saturday 28 February, 14:00

Face to face with botany: can you identify our mystery species ?

Yves Lottaz, aromatologist, and the mediation team bring practical expertise in scent analysis and plant extracts based on scientific research and collection work.

The workshop challenges participants to identify seven natural extracts — barks, spices and seeds — and to recognise the molecules that define each plant. Combining herbarium specimens, chemistry and perfumery, the session examines how these species contribute to health, heritage and daily aromas.

In French.

Chemin de l'Impératrice 1,
1292 Chambésy
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