About this Event
Create your own perfume with an artisan perfumer
Step into the world of fine perfumery with this immersive 2½ hours workshop led by an artisan perfumer with over 20 years of experience and a member of the French Society of Perfumers. Designed for curious minds and creative spirits, this session offers more than just perfume-making — it’s a guided journey into scent as a form of self-expression, identity, and memory. Whether you're passionate about fragrance or simply seeking a refined and meaningful experience in Amsterdam, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore the art of perfumery from an insider’s perspective.
What You'll Experience
During the session in our Studio, you'll be guided by an artisan perfumer through every step of the creation process:
- Learn about perfume création and the fundamentals of perfumery: the role of top, heart, and base notes, and how they come together to form a balanced composition.
- Smell and experiment with over 50 high-quality raw materials and compositions, including rare botanicals, resins, musks, and woods.
- Design and compose your own signature scent—layered, refined, and entirely personal.
- Take home your own 30ml perfume in a luxury spray bottle, crafted by you.
Who Is It For?
This experience is open to anyone curious about scent, creation, and self-expression; no prior experience is required. It’s a great choice for:
- Individuals, solo travelers seeking a creative, mindful afternoon activity
- Friends/colleagues/Families looking to connect and enjoy the moment
- Couples looking to celebrate a special event
Why choosing Scents Design perfume workshop?
Our artisan perfumer, trained in Paris and with experience at leading fragrance houses, will share stories about the creation of iconic perfumes
At Scents Design, we believe your creation deserves to last. That’s why every participant leaves with a 30 ml luxury refillable perfume bottle — your own signature scent to enjoy again and again. Not just a sample. Not just a memory. A fragrance you can truly live with.
Practical Info
- Location: Scents Design Studio, Kerkstraat 310, central Amsterdam, 1017HC
- Duration: 2½ hours
- Language: English, French
- Price: includes all materials, guidance, and your finished 30 ml perfume, complete with your personalized label
What You Leave With
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of perfume making, a personalized 30ml fragrance, and a memory that lingers long after the scent fades (includes all materials, expert guidance, and your finished perfume in premium packaging and customized with your label)
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and immersive. Book your place now to reserve your spot. The perfect gift idea for you, your partner, a friend, or more.
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1. Introduction to the World of Perfume
Info: We begin with a guided exploration of how perfumes are composed, learning about the olfactory pyramid — from top to base notes — and how professional perfumers build structure, balance, and complexity. You'll get hands-on with over 30 raw materials, including rare essences, musks, woods, and floral notes.
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2. Connecting Scent & Emotion
Info: As you explore the materials, you'll be invited to tune into your personal preferences, emotional associations, and memories. I will guide you in discovering which notes resonate with you most — and why. This moment of reflection and discovery helps shape a scent that truly feels like you.
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3. Creating Your Signature Fragrance
Info: Using your favorite accords, you’ll begin composing your own perfume formula with my guidance. You’ll adjust your balance of notes, refine the character, and finish by bottling your personalized 30ml fragrance with a personalized label — a unique creation to take home and wear.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kerkstraat 310, 310 Kerkstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
EUR 110.00
