Empire of Fragrances

WELCOME TO THE REALM OF SCENTS!

The Empire of Scents is a herbal fragrance and experience house. Visitors gain insight into how herbs can become part of our everyday lives in various forms – e.g. distilled, pressed, extracted – through the power of nature. We guide you into the knowledge base of nature with information publications, interactive children's and adult programs, as well as workshops and herbal preparations that can be tried on site.

What do we expect from visitors here?

Essential oils and floral waters
Herbal extracts
Herbal literature
Workshops, lectures

Natural cosmetics
Teas, syrups
Soaps
School and kindergarten group activities

Opening hours on Fridays, Saturdays and during our events:

In February: 9:00-15:30

In March: 9:00-16:30

From April 1 to September 30: 9:00-17:30

October: 9:00-16:30

The Empire of Scents is closed from Monday to Thursday. The house is available to participants during the programs listed in the Program Offer.

The Empire of Scents is free to visit, but separate tickets are required for the organized programs and workshops. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the program at the Botanical Garden ticket office by cash or card payment.

In the workshops, participants will make skin- and environmentally friendly ointments using herbal extracts and essential oils.

Program offer from April to June

Friday, April 11, 4:30-6:00 PM

Spring renewal with herbs

Our guest: Judit Varga Hajdúné, naturopath, phytotherapist
We invite those interested to a herbal lecture and informal conversation, where we can learn how to refresh our body and soul after winter fatigue.
Participation in the lecture is possible by purchasing a botanical garden ticket and registering at the following address: masa.ildiko@szte.hu.

Saturday, May 17, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Workshop – Making a soothing summer body spray

We make a skin-soothing body spray that neutralizes the harmful effects of summer heat, high UV radiation, and chlorinated swimming pool water, thereby slowing down skin aging. In addition to herbal extracts and oils, we use vitamins to help achieve the desired effect. The body spray, with its refreshing scent and good skin feeling, can be a favorite of the whole family.
Participation fee: 9,000 HUF (includes botanical garden entrance fee)

Saturday, June 7th 9:30-11:00

Aromatherapy lecture and discussion: experiencing our feminine qualities

Our guest: Katalin Novák, aromatherapy specialist, doula
The focus is on experiencing and effectively supporting the different stages of a woman's life with plant essences. How can we help resolve women's mental and physical problems and open up our femininity with the help of aromatherapy?
Participation fee: Entrance ticket + 1,000 HUF on site.
Participation is possible by registering at the following address: masa.ildiko@szte.hu.
The program is limited in number, and we can provide places in the order of registration.

Friday, June 13, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Workshop – Making a soothing summer body spray

Saturday, June 14, 09:30-12:00

Workshop – Making herbal hand and body lotion

We create a handmade hand and body lotion that serves as real nourishment for the skin with highly active herbal extracts, oils, and vitamins. Participants can shape the scent as they wish, giving the cream a refreshing or soothing effect. Participants can return home with 100 ml of their own homemade skin lotion.
Participation fee: 9,000 HUF (includes botanical garden entrance fee)

Saturday, June 28, 9:30-11:30

Workshop – Making a soothing summer body spray

INTERESTINGNESS

In the Empire of Scents, starting in May 2025, adult visitors can use recipe cards to create their own thematic essential oil blend (e.g., a respiratory cleansing, muscle relaxing, or calming blend) or scent roll-ons every day of opening. More information on site.

Registration: masa.ildiko@szte.hu
Participation in the programs is recommended for adults and young people over 14 years of age.
We wish you a pleasant journey through the wonderful world of medicinal herbs!