02/03/2026
This one feels special. It is an honour to welcome Maya Njie as the guest perfumer of Rose Retreat 2026
Maya Njie is a self-taught London-based perfumer and the founder of her eponymous fragrance house. Drawing from her Swedish and Gambian heritage, Maya creates scents that are rooted in memory, emotion, and a strong visual sensibility. Her work blends personal storytelling with an intuitive approach to materials, often inspired by photographs, cultural traditions, and everyday moments.
When Silvia first encountered Maya’s work, she felt an immediate resonance. Both Maya Njie Perfumes and Roseoverdosed were founded in 2016, each emerging from a need to stay connected to personal memories and origin through scent.
This May, Maya will step into our gardens and experience the Bulgarian rose not as a symbol, but as a living scent shaped by time and place.
Until now, rose has not been part of her perfume vocabulary. This retreat marks a new chapter - an exploration of a new landscape.
At Rose Retreat 2026, Maya will lead the perfume-making workshops inspired by the olfactory profile of the Bulgarian rose.
We cannot wait to share the Rose Valley with her and with you 🌸 25–29 May 2026, The Rose Valley. For more details, follow the link in bio.
Photo credit: Christian Cassiel