Based in Berlin, Sissel Tolaas is a pioneer in the field of olfactory art, transforming scent into a conceptual and experiential medium. With academic training in chemistry, art and linguistics, Tolaas’s transdisciplinary approach unites science and sensory storytelling. She founded the Smell Research Lab in 2004 with backing from International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), positioning scent not as mere perfume, but as a powerful vehicle for memory, environment and socio-political commentary.

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