The Scent Lab - Signature Fragrance Making @Above Average Candle Studio

Welcome to the Scent Lab at Above Average Candle Studio, where fragrance lovers and curious creators alike can drop in, unwind, and design their very own signature scent — no appointment needed!
Start your experience by exploring our Fragrance Menu, featuring 15 beautifully curated notes ranging from fresh florals and cozy woods to creamy vanillas and exotic fruits. With guidance from our fragrance hosts, you’ll blend and balance your favorite aromas to create a custom scent that’s uniquely you.
Once you’ve found your perfect blend, you’ll get to bottle it up in a perfume oil roller ball — perfect for on-the-go, everyday wear, or gifting to someone special. But why stop there? Your fragrance can also be added to any of our Above Average vegan body-care products, all handmade in small batches right here in the studio.

Choose from:
Body Lotion – lightweight, nourishing hydration
Body Butter – rich, creamy, and luxuriously soft
Hand Soap – gentle and aromatic
Shower Gel – sudsy, smooth, and all-natural
We also have Fragrance Mist, Sugar Scrubs, Bath Soaks and much, much more!
All of our body products are plant-based, cruelty-free, and crafted with care — so your new scent feels as good as it smells.
The vibe? Pure relaxation meets creative play. Think chill playlist, soft lighting, a refreshment bar, and interactive scent activities designed to spark joy and calm your senses. Whether you’re dropping in solo, meeting friends, or looking for a mindful moment in your day, Scent Lab is the perfect little escape.
What’s Included:
Walk-in access to our open studio (no booking required)
Step-by-step scent blending guidance
15+ fragrance options to mix and match
One take-home perfume oil roller ball
Option to customize vegan body-care products (priced individually)
Music, refreshments, and self-care activities
Price: $45.00 per person
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FINE PRINT:
The experience is typically 30-45 minutes. Bookings/appointments are recommended and will take first priority. Only Pre-Paid Walk-ins are welcomed. The Scent Lab - Fragrance Making workshop has a "last call" 30 minutes prior to the end of the experience. (ex. if the experience is 12-3p, the latest arrival would be 2:30pm) We recommend that you arrive early as the experience is first come first serve. The studio can host up to 16 participants at a time. If we are at capacity upon your arrival, we will text on a first come first serve basis when space is available. If you can not make it to your booking, we do offer class credits. You will have an entire calendar year to reschedule your experience. If Above Average Studio cancels your workshop for any reason, we will offer you a discount to reschedule or a full refund. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you via phone/email/text - Please keep in mind that we do NOT ANSWER calls during class sessions. Text/Chat/Email is the best way to contact the studio. All sales are final.
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text: 773-657-5507

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