Crafted & Collected: An Event for Fragrance Lovers

Hosted by Virginia Scent Society x Authenticality Co.

Join the Virginia Scent Society in Portsmouth, VA, for Crafted & Collected — an afternoon of scent creation, swapping, and connection made for fragrance lovers!

We’ll kick things off with a hands-on fragrance Creative Session where you’ll design your own custom creation — choosing from body oil, body butter, perfume, or candle. Guided by the scent experts of Authenticality Co., you’ll explore a collection of 24 elevated fragrance notes and learn how top, middle, and base notes work together to build a balanced, captivating scent. You’ll then blend, package, and name your product before taking it home.

After the workshop, the afternoon continues with a fragrance swap and social, where attendees can exchange gently used or unused perfumes, body sprays, or candles with fellow fragrance enthusiasts. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your collection and discover hidden gems.

This unique experience includes:

✨ Guided custom fragrance workshop - all materials provided

✨ Choice of body oil, body butter, perfume, or candle to create and take home

✨ Fragrance swap and exchange

✨ Light refreshments

✨ Giveaways

✨ Opportunities to meet and connect with other fragrance lovers

🔄 Swap Tips & Guidelines

✔️ Bring gently used full-size bottles, travel sprays, samples, or decants

✔️ Label your items clearly (if possible)

✔️ Be open to discovery — part of the fun is trying something new!

✔️ Swaps are executed at each participant’s discretion — pricing or value is determined by the individuals involved. Please use good judgment when making transactions.

Info: Custom Scent Workshop: Create your own fragrance, candle, body butter, or body oil with guidance from our scent experts.

Info: Exchange perfumes, body sprays, or candles, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with other fragrance lovers.

Host or Publisher Shamera Stewart