The French Prix Versailles for Architecture, founded by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, has recently announced its list of the world’s seven most beautiful museums for 2026. Two Chinese museums made the list, both located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, including the Lorelei Perfume Museum in Guangzhou.

The Prix Versailles is recognized as one of the world’s most influential awards in architecture and design. The evaluation goes beyond visual aesthetics to include innovation and cultural expression. Being named among the world’s most beautiful museums means that the Lorelei Perfume Museum has not only gained international recognition for its architectural design, but has also brought its cultural value, public experience, and contemporary narrative into the global spotlight.

At the Lorelei Perfume Museum, fragrance is not merely an accessory to the exhibits, but a narrative language woven throughout the entire space. Visitors can learn about history and experience it through scent. Guangzhou has long been a major foreign trade port in China and a key hub for the spice trade and cultural exchange. Here, fragrance is more than a daily commodity—it is a cultural thread linking history, the city, and the world.