Know Your Perfume: A Hands-On Experience

Arumbakkam(21 mins from city center)

(4.7)
Perfume Making
Sensory Experience
DIY Fragrance
Holistic Living
Scent Creation

Immerse yourself in the captivating art and science of perfumery through a hands-on, guided experience. Led by a third-generation master perfumer, this holistic sensory experience takes you behind the scenes of fine fragrance creation. You will explore one of Chennai's most extensive fragrance libraries, experiencing authentic raw ingredients firsthand while uncovering the chemistry of how perfumes are meticulously composed. Moving beyond simple theory, you will conceptualise and blend your very own 50ml signature perfume - translating a personal memory or emotion into a tangible scent. Whether you are a fragrance enthusiast, a couple seeking a unique date, or simply looking to embrace the art of slow living, you will leave with a custom-crafted perfume that is authentically and uniquely yours.

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Every participant creates a fragrance that is mathematically and chemically unique to them - your specific blend of top, heart, and base notes is highly unlikely to ever be replicated.

Top Highlights

Skin chemistry plays a massive role in perfumery; you will discover exactly why the exact same perfume can smell completely different from person to person.

Quick Details

Duration: 3 hrs - 3 hrs 15 mins

Travel time: 21 mins from city center

Average calculated from city centre

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Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

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Group discounts

On specific experiences

Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

Unconditional refunds

Claim your money back if you don’t like this experience

2,500 (Plus taxes)

This experience gives you rare access to the exact same professional-grade raw ingredients and absolutes utilised by elite global luxury fragrance houses.

Experience flow

Welcome & Introduction

Settle into the beautiful, air-conditioned workspace. The master perfumer will welcome the group and provide a brief introduction to what makes perfumery a perfect blend of both art and science.

20 Minutes

The World of Fragrance

Dive into a brief history of perfumery and hear the inside story of a perfumer’s journey. Next, you will sample 2 -3 different fragrance concentrations to directly compare their strength, character, and longevity.

35 Minutes

Notes, Structure & Ingredients

Put your nose to the test! During the interactive "Guess the Note" mini-activity, raw essential oils and accords (like Oakmoss, Amber, and Patchouli) are passed around. You will learn how your olfactory senses and brain interpret different scents.

20 Minutes

High Tea Break

Take a sensory break to rest your nose. Enjoy a relaxing moment with complimentary tea and snacks of the day.

15 Minutes

Fragrance Families & Accords

In the "Smell & Match" activity, you will learn to accurately identify specific notes and categorize them into their respective fragrance families, understanding the unique emotions each family evokes.

20 Minutes

Make Your Own Perfume!

The core hands-on experience. Draw inspiration from a memory, emotion, or personal story to conceptualize your fragrance. With real-time guidance from the master perfumer, you will finalize your notes and personally blend your own 50ml signature perfume using professional-grade materials.

35 Minutes

The Science of Wearing & Buying

Learn the secrets of smart perfume usage. A mini-demo will teach you how to effectively layer a floral fragrance over a musky base. You will also uncover the science of what makes a fragrance perform well on the skin, alongside essential buying tips and industry do's and don'ts.

35 Minutes

Closing & Gifts

The workshop concludes with a session recap, a group photo, and the distribution of your customized 50ml perfume, three designer-inspired mini samples, and your official participation certificate!

10 Minutes

Total Duration: 3 hrs - 3 hrs 15 mins

The human nose can distinguish over 1 trillion different scents, making our olfactory system one of the most powerful triggers for deep emotional memories.

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You will experience the authentic, traditional perfume-making journey, from smelling raw, unrefined materials all the way to sealing your own signature bottle.

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