Through the window, artisans smile while creating a cosmetic product, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into daily life at the Senteurs d'Angkor workshop.

DIY Scented Activities Inspired by Senteurs d’Angkor

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At Senteurs d’Angkor workshop and garden are not only a place to enjoy nature’s fragrances, but also a source of inspiration for fun and creative DIY scented activities. Whether you’re looking to create personalised gifts or simply explore the art of fragrance-making, there are endless opportunities to experiment with the natural scents of Cambodia. Try making your own scented candles using locally-sourced ingredients like jasmine, frangipani, and lemongrass, or craft your own custom lip balm blends inspired by the rich aromas of the garden. These hands-on experiences allow you to bring a piece of Senteurs d’Angkor’s tropical beauty into your everyday life.

Visitor and artisan working together to make a handmade aromatic candle, mixing colours at the workshop.
Artisans teaching children how to make sugar palm candies during a hands-on activity.
Artisan showing a young woman how to mix and pour natural lip balm during a hands-on activity.
An artisan closely watches and guides a visitor lady as she weaves a smok box, enjoying the simple yet intricate process with a sense of fun.
Tray filled with natural lip balm ingredients prepared for a DIY activity at the workshop.
Guide walking with children through the garden, explaining the uses of local fruits and herbs.

Engaging in DIY scented activities is not only a fun and therapeutic way to connect with nature but also a perfect way to explore the world of fragrance design. At Senteurs d’Angkor, we offer workshops that guide you through the process of creating your own aromatic products, using the finest natural ingredients sourced from the Cambodian landscape. These activities encourage creativity and relaxation while offering a unique souvenir of your visit. Discover the joy of crafting your own smok1 box and bring home a piece of the Senteurs d’Angkor experience.

Artisan demonstrating how to weave a smok box during a hands-on workshop activity.
An artisan closely watches and guides a visitor lady as she weaves a smok box, enjoying the simple yet intricate process with a sense of fun.
Family, artisan, and guide smiling while making sugar candies together during a workshop activity.
Visitor and artisan smiling, showing finished handmade smok box packaging.
Visitor showing a finished smok box decorated with a lotus flower, made by hand.
  1. We refer the natural sugar palm leaf material that we use to handcraft our packaging as “Smok” which is the name of the village nearby our Workshop where the method comes from. ↩︎