Amber, Oud , Musk, Heena, Majmua, Patchouli, Myrrh, Vetiver and Frankincense...
.. on this walking tour we explore the many exotic scents from Arabia and India that are available in Mayfair
We are meeting at SANSKRITI 51 Hanover St in Mayfair Johannesburg : at 10am on Saturday 19th July 2025
...to explore the Scents of Fordsburg & Mayfair..
and learn about the new immigrant communities from the Middle East and South Asia.
Ishvara will be your guide. He has had years of experience traveling throughout India and the Middle East. One of the first Aromatherapists in South Africa, he has been collecting fragrances for decades from all across the world.
We will learn how fragrances are made and used in people's daily lives.
- learn how Frankincense is used in the Eritrean coffee ceremony..
- discover the Somali Perfume Market (entirely run by women)
- the vast range of Dubai perfumes taking over the world
- discover Turkish Eau de Colognes
- Indian handrolled incense
- learn about scented woods like Sandalwood & Cambodian Oud
- learn about Samagri herbs.... used in Hindu Fire ceremonies
- learn about Islamic Ittars... used for perfuming the body
- learn how to distinguish natural oils from synthetics
- what is good quality and what is not
- medicinal & health benefits of various fragrances
We conclude with lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
(lunch is optional / at your own expense)
Suggested parking along Hanover St or Uber to the start
Cost R350-00 per person
Children below 12 @ half price
Banking details :
Ancient Secrets
Nedbank Killarney 191605
Acc # 1916044743
Please use Ref : yoursurname/scent
please send an email to ishvara@africansecrets.co.za with the full names attending and proof of payment.
No credits or refunds
Bring your camera and cash for shopping