When I first read Pride and Prejudice, I loved how the pages smelled old and comforting. But most of my friends said they struggled to connect with classic books. That’s when I wondered: What if scent could help them step inside these stories?

At sixteen, I decided to build a project that would combine literature and fragrance, allowing young people to feel classics in a new, multisensory way. I researched essential oils that could evoke Elizabeth Bennet’s lively spirit or the calm fields of Hertfordshire. I spent hours mixing samples at my kitchen table, filling notebooks with formulas and notes on how each scent made me feel.

I wanted this to be more than a personal hobby. I wanted to prove that creativity could also be practical, bringing literature closer to people while creating a sustainable business. This idea led me to create Scented Pages Workshop, a place where youth can reconnect with stories through scents, colors, and even music.

This first step taught me that innovation can start with a small, curious thought, but it can grow into something real when you believe in the power of bridging worlds—old stories and new ways of feeling them.