
An Afternoon of Senses
4 NOV – 14h-18h / PARIS – Jacques Private Salon, The Hoxton
An invitation-only showcase of immersive, innovative techniques to
better lead organizations, people, relationships, brand narratives.
BASED ON RESEARCH
Harvard, McKinsey, Journal of Sensory Studies,
WHO, Frontiers in Psychology, Forbes,
Nature, Journal of Clinical Psychology
DELIVERED BY EXPERTS
CAC40 Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker. Author
GM maison-mère Jean Paul Gaultier
Internationally-published Experience Director



Journey: Step 1 – Sound
RESSOURCE, an innovative mental wellness experience combines audio effects, breathwork, and visualisation – helping leaders reconnect with their inner resources, to gain heightened perspective for better decision-making.
Delivered by Delphine Tordjman, executive coach (Capgemini, Boucheron, Bpifrance, Crédit Agricole and more), yoga instructor, multi-published author. She blends neuroscience, somatic intelligence and strategic clarity to cultivate embodied, leadership, and conscious decision-making.
Journey: Step 2 – Smell
A bespoke artisanal perfume-making experience that helps you decode and transform your core brand and leadership values (from step 1) into a memorable composition of aromas – to sensorily reconnect and anchor your identity, north star, intuition.
Delivered by Andrius Poliachas, international perfumery and development expert. Ex-GM of Maison Penhaligon’s (Puig – maison-mère of Jean-Paul Gaultier), he fosters leadership empowerment and team culture cultivation through the power of the sensory arts.


Journey: Step 3 – Vision
A collaborative art experience where you illustrate your narrative (from step 1, 2) through a group artistic co-creation with colors and canvas (no skills necessary). Gain new self-perspective and develop empathy through shared creative expression.
Delivered by Ace Mamun, founder of Culture Vitale, TEDx speaker, mindful artist, best-selling author. Ex-brand director at Marriott and Paramount, he leverages two decades of expertise across EMEA, APAC, Americas to create connections through culture.
Journey: Step 4 – Taste
In this culinary workshop and wine degustation, connect core values with core culinary notes – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Craft and taste flavour profiles as you learn about wellbeing through nutrition, connect with peers, and elevate sensory curiosity.
Delivered by Mariana Torres, internationally published culinary expert and founder of Food, Love, Revolution. She crafts curated experiences combining nutritional insights, sustainably, and pleasure – helping groups communicate and connect through food.


For Leaders of
Organizations, Teams, People, Relationships
Explore new 100% science-backed tools to elevate you, your teams, your relationships; reconnect with your creative strategic strengths; and exchange with fellow leaders.
PRIVATE JACQUES SALON / THE HOXTON, PARIS
4 Nov / 14h-18h
Limited spots. Invitation only.
MORE ABOUT CULTURE VITALE
The Afternoon of Senses is part of our corporate Afternoons of Vitality series – 100% science-backed, tailor-made experiences to improve wellbeing, innovation, leadership, and relationships.
How we work with global companies.
Examples of our sessions and programs.
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