ScentXplore 2026
Event Date
November 5–7, 2026
Location
New York, NY
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryScentXplore is an international convention dedicated entirely to the art of niche and independent perfumery, billed as the first event of its kind in the Americas. Held in New York City, it brings together the world's most compelling fragrance houses — established names and emerging voices alike — for an intimate exhibition floor, curated talks, masterclasses, and an awards ceremony.
The event is built around four dimensions — Explore, Discover, Share, and Connect — and draws a diverse community of fragrance lovers, collectors, industry professionals, digital creators, and press. Attendees encounter rare ingredients and creations that often exist beyond the reach of mainstream retail, meeting the founders and perfumers behind the work face to face.
Now in its 8th edition, ScentXplore returns to New York on November 5–7, 2026 for three days of discovery at the intersection of art, craft, and fragrance. For anyone serious about scent — whether buyer, brand, or enthusiast — it offers direct access to some of the finest fragrance houses in the world under one roof, plus the annual People's Choice Niche Fragrance Awards.
Show Highlights
- Intimate exhibition floor featuring niche and independent fragrance houses from around the world, with featured brands including Amouage, Xerjoff and Granado.
- Curated talks and masterclasses exploring the artistry and craft of perfumery.
- The People's Choice Niche Fragrance Awards, recognizing excellence in niche perfumery across categories such as Fragrance of the Year, Rising Star Perfumer, Best Storytelling, and Digital Voice of the Year, as chosen by the ScentXplore community.
- A four-part experience organized around Explore, Discover, Share, and Connect — designed to unite creators, collectors, and industry alike.
- Founder-led community, with brand founders traveling internationally to present their work directly to the people who wear it.
The full 2026 program is scheduled to be announced closer to the event.
Registration
Tickets for the 2026 edition are open. Registration is handled through the event's official ticketing portal.
- Visit the ScentXplore website and select Get Tickets 2026, or go directly to the ScentXplore Access registration page (reg.eventmobi.com/scentxplore2026).
- Press and content creators should apply through the dedicated Press & Content Creators page rather than the general ticket link.
- Brands interested in exhibiting can apply via the Brand Application Form / "Apply as an Exhibitor" link.
Specific ticket tiers and pricing are not published on the official site at the time of writing.
History
ScentXplore was founded in 2019 in New York City, launched on the belief that fragrance — a powerful sense tied to memory, identity, and emotion — deserved a dedicated stage. Its founder is Max Forti.
When the pandemic arrived in 2020, the event pivoted to a digital format, running online editions in both 2020 and 2021 to reach a global audience without borders. It returned to New York City in person in 2022, and in 2023 introduced its awards program. Subsequent editions in 2024 and 2025 continued to expand the event's scope and community. The 2026 event marks the 8th edition, positioned as the first niche fragrance convention in North and South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does ScentXplore 2026 take place?
ScentXplore 2026 runs November 5–7, 2026, in New York City. It takes place at Center415, located at 415 Fifth Avenue between 37th and 38th Streets, with hours of 9am to 6pm daily.
What is ScentXplore?
ScentXplore is an annual multi-day convention dedicated to the art of niche and independent perfumery. It gathers fragrance houses, perfumers, buyers, press and enthusiasts for an exhibition floor, curated talks, masterclasses, and an awards ceremony, and is billed as the first niche fragrance convention in the Americas.
Who should attend ScentXplore?
The event is designed for fragrance lovers, collectors, industry professionals, digital creators, and press. It's especially valuable for anyone wanting direct access to independent and niche fragrance brands and the founders and perfumers behind them.
How do I register or buy tickets?
Tickets for the 2026 edition are available through the ScentXplore website via the 'Get Tickets 2026' link or the official ScentXplore Access registration portal. Press and content creators should apply through a separate dedicated page, and brands can apply to exhibit via the Brand Application Form.
What are the ScentXplore Awards?
ScentXplore hosts the People's Choice Niche Fragrance Awards, which recognize excellence in niche perfumery across categories such as Fragrance of the Year, Rising Star Perfumer, and Best Storytelling. Winners are chosen by the ScentXplore community, and the awards program began in 2023.
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