France · PERFUME WORKSHOPS
Grasse has made scent for four hundred years and Paris sells it, and both will let you blend your own. The 14 below compare the factory visits with the studio sessions, priced by how much you take home and how long the whole thing takes.
Make a 12 ml Fragonard perfume, learn scent layers, and tour a historic Paris museum beside the Opera Garnier in 45 minutes.
“Awesome! Lots of fun and informative. The guide was great! She was full of personality and made the tour entertaining.”
Review of the Monaco and Eze day trip from Nice, with Fragonard perfumery, Formula One circuit, small-group transport, and practical booking tips.
“This was a great tour with lots of free time. Basically a valet but Thierry was full of knowledge and was super cool. He let us do our thing while also providing key points to check out. Even stopped in scenic areas for great photo ops :) Monaco and Monte Carlo were the highlights. Thank goodness they only gave us roughly an hour at Monte Carlo or else i would have lost ALL my money 🤣 Eze was also great but i wish the Fragonard portion included MAKING our own perfume… i still left with 5 fragonard fragrances haha”
Make a 12ml Eau de Toilette, learn French perfume craft, and tour Fragonard in hilltop Èze between Nice and Monaco.
“We loved the perfume making part, and also the task of matching the smells. When it came to the perfume making we thought it was going to be more personalised, however we all made a lemon scented perfume, but we could control how much of the notes to add into it. I wish i could have made a completely personal scent like vanilla or something.”
Create a custom Paris perfume near Ile Saint Louis, learn fragrance basics, blend your own scent, and take home a 50-ml bottle.
“The workshop was a fun and unique experience. The background of the guide was incredible, and the insights offered about the history of perfumery as well as the chemistry behind perfumery were well-explained and interesting to learn about. It was creative, hands-on, and the process was simple to follow and very engaging. After the 2 hours, both my children had beautiful custom perfumes and the satisfaction of a job well done. Highly recommend!”
Make a 12ml Eau de Toilette in Grasse, tour Fragonard’s factory, and learn French perfume making in a lively 45-minute workshop.
“This was a fun and informative tour, that was expertly run. Everyone enjoyed touring Fragonard and making their own customized scents!”
Create a 30ml custom Eau de Parfum at Maison Molinard in Nice with expert guidance, 40 essences, and a 45-minute hands-on workshop.
“What an amazing experience. My daughter and I loved it completely and what a wonderful teacher too. Would recommend to anyone.”
Review of a small-group Provence day trip from Nice, featuring Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
“The towns we visited were amazing as was the countryside we travelled, but our guide Thierey was what made our day! Such a knowledgeable person with much detail about the history of the places we toured. It made it so enjoyable to have the extra information. He was very supportive as well, to get me in and out of the vehicle due to my knee. So patient and accommodating. Overall though a magnificent day. Highly recommend to anyone who wishes a great tour of South of France Provence....”
Create a 50 ml signature scent at Molinard in Grasse, choosing from 90 essences with expert help, a factory visit, and 20% shop savings.
“I took the wrong train to Grasse and contacted them immediately. They were flexible in arranging me another session on the same day. I had fun in the workshop. There were so many choices of flavours. I could say that this is a must do in Grasse.”
Make a 50ml signature scent at Molinard’s one-hour Nice perfume workshop, with expert guidance, 90 essences, and a keepsake diploma.
“Had a fun time sniffing all the scents and getting help putting everything together for my perfect scent. Great for solo travelers like me. I was personally super lucky to have been in the workshop with a celebrity actress! Also really enjoyed the ready perfumes you can buy at the end with a discount. Both ladies working there were so sweet and knowledgeable. I appreciated their help even helping me choose a perfume for my husband. Thank you ladies!”
Create a custom 50 ml perfume at Molinard in Nice, learn scent basics, and take home a personal French Riviera souvenir.
“Great experience! The instructor was great with kids and helping everyone out. One of my girls favorite activities.”
Make a 30 ml fragrance at historic Molinard in Grasse. This quick, affordable workshop offers expert help, six notes, and a personal souvenir.
“It’s a nice quick intro into perfume making- however it is very quick. For it to be worthwhile make sure to combine it with the free tour.”
Create a custom 50ml perfume at historic Maison Molinard in Paris, learn perfume basics, and take home a personal French souvenir.
“Our guide really helped us with the scents especially my daughter who isn't a big fan of perfumes becuase it gives her headaches. At the end, we came up with a great perfume to take home with us AND they write it down so you can purchase again”
Create three custom perfumes in a small Paris workshop, learn fragrance basics, and take home a 50 ml bottle of your favorite scent.
“This was an incredible experience. Marina was so knowledgeable and the expertise she had was amazing. My friend and I felt like mad scientists and created some scents that made this trip to Paris very unique. Thank you Marina. I would do this again and again to see what I can come up with.”
Create a 50 ml custom perfume at Molinard in Grasse, learn fragrance basics, and take home a personal scent with a reorder diploma.
“Great experience and helpful staff to create a wonderful perfume. I would definitely recommend during your stay in Grasse”
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