Private Perfume Creation Workshop in Amsterdam
1. Welcome & Introduction (15 minutes)
- Arrival takes place at your hotel or rented venue.
- The expert perfumer and their team will greet participants.
- Enjoy a welcome drink (sparkling water or non-alcoholic beverages) and light snacks while being introduced to the workshop and the art of perfumery.
- Learn about the fascinating world of fragrances - their history, how scents are created, and the role of perfumery in art and culture.
- The perfumer will also provide an introduction to the basic perfume-making process and the types of fragrances that can be created, such as floral, oriental, and woody scents.
2. Scent Exploration & Discovery (30 minutes)
- The perfumer will guide participants through various fragrance families, including floral, citrus, woody, and oriental, while explaining the characteristics of each scent category.
- Participants will have the opportunity to explore more than 50 different essential oils, aroma compounds, and raw materials.
- They will smell and discover notes such as jasmine, sandalwood, bergamot, vanilla, and many others, learning how they work together to create a harmonious fragrance.
3. Perfume Creation (60 minutes)
- Each participant will be assigned a scent palette of essential oils and fragrance components to begin blending.
- Using professional perfume-making tools, participants will combine top, middle, and base notes to create their own fragrance.
- The perfumer will guide participants through the blending process, helping them balance their scents and perfect their creations.
- This is a hands-on, creative experience where participants can experiment and fine-tune their personal perfume formula.
- If requested, the workshop can focus on specific scents to match a personal or company theme. For example, the fragrance can be tailored to reflect a brand's identity or values for a corporate event.
4. Bottling and Personalizing (20 minutes)
- Once the fragrance is perfected, participants can bottle their unique creation into a 30ml glass bottle to take home as a personalised keepsake.
- Participants can add a personal label with their name, brand, or message on the perfume bottle to make the experience even more memorable.
- The perfumer will also provide tips on caring for and storing perfumes, ensuring the fragrance lasts long after the workshop is finished.
5. Farewell & Closing (15 minutes)
After completing the perfume-making process, the group will gather for a short discussion and debrief, where participants can share their experience.
- Each participant will receive their personalized perfume in a beautifully packaged box as a memorable takeaway.
Networking or Social Time (Optional)
- For corporate events or private groups, additional networking or social time can be arranged. Guests can mingle, share their scent-making experience, or enjoy a glass of champagne or light refreshments.
Group Photo (Optional)
- Capture the moment with a group photo featuring participants and their custom fragrances to commemorate the experience.