TL;DR
The private 1:1 perfume making workshop is a 3-hour individual session where you create your own 50 ml perfume from scratch, guided step by step, using authentic ingredients from Grasse. Held near Universitate Square – Bd. Carol I in Bucharest, the exclusive 1:1 format gives you unlimited time for exploration, refinement, and personal olfactory discovery. It's one of the most original and memorable gifts for fragrance lovers.
Private 1:1 Perfume Making Workshop — a deeply personal olfactory experience
The private 1:1 perfume making workshop organized by Scent Studio in Bucharest is designed for those who want more than just an introduction to the world of perfumery. The private format, with a single participant and a dedicated guide, gives you the space and time to truly explore — without rushing and without compromise. You'll work with over 50 ingredients sourced from Grasse — the world capital of perfumery — and build a formula that genuinely represents you.
What happens during the 3-hour session
The session doesn't follow a rigid script. You're guided through an organic process of discovery: you start by exploring olfactory categories, identify what resonates with you, gradually build the structure of your perfume, and refine the formula through fine adjustments. Here are the main stages of the experience:
- Introduction to perfume structure (top, heart, and base notes)
- Exploring ingredients from Grasse — scents, textures, intensities
- Building your first olfactory version based on your preferences
- Adjustments, refinements, and fine-tuning of the formula
- Finalizing the composition and bottling your 50 ml perfume
- Documenting your personal formula for future use
Why the 1:1 format makes all the difference
Unlike group workshops, the individual session gives you the guide's full attention, your own pace of work, and the freedom to explore olfactory directions that would otherwise be covered more quickly. There's no group pressure, no compromise — just you, the ingredients, and your creative process.
- More time for each olfactory decision
- Unlimited formula adjustments throughout the 3 hours
- Personalized guidance tailored to your level and preferences
- The opportunity to explore niche ingredients in depth
Ingredients from Grasse — authenticity in every drop
All ingredients used in the workshop come from Grasse, the French region that defined modern perfumery. This choice is not merely decorative — the quality of raw materials directly influences the complexity, longevity, and character of the final perfume. You work with the same types of ingredients used by professional perfumers.
The Scent Studio App — an optional tool, not a requirement
If you prefer a more structured approach, you have access to the Scent Studio app, created specifically to help you experiment with combinations, visualize the perfume structure, and organize your formula in real time. If you prefer to work intuitively, your guide will lead you without the app. The choice is yours.
Do I need prior experience in perfumery to participate?
No prior experience is needed. The private perfume making workshop is designed to work equally well for someone who has never explored perfumery before and for someone who is passionate about the subject. The guide adapts the pace and depth of the session to your level. Curiosity is the only ingredient you need to bring.
What you take home at the end of the session
At the end of the 3 hours, you leave with a 50 ml perfume created entirely by you, bottled and labeled. The formula is yours — a fragrance you won't find anywhere else, because it was built around your specific olfactory preferences. It is, in essence, the most personal perfume you can wear.
Can I give this workshop as a gift voucher to someone special?
Yes, the private perfume making workshop can be purchased as a gift voucher on CadouriPerfecte.ro. The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, and the recipient can use it to book their session at a convenient date. It's a memorable gift for fragrance lovers, for anniversaries, Christmas, or special occasions.
Practical details about the workshop
- Duration: 3 hours
- Participants: 1 person (exclusive 1:1 format)
- Location: Universitate Square area – Bd. Carol I, Bucharest
- Language: Romanian or English
- Minimum age: 14 years
- What you take home: your personal 50 ml perfume
- Price: 1,200 RON
- Rescheduling: possible with at least 24 hours' notice
A perfect gift for fragrance lovers
If you know someone who collects perfumes, is curious about the olfactory world, or simply appreciates truly original experiences, the private perfume making workshop is a gift that's hard to beat. It can't be bought in stores, it doesn't wear out after a few uses, and it leaves a lasting memory — plus a bottle you can wear every day.