Create Your Own Perfume in Seoul: Hongdae Perfume Making Workshop

5.0
(28 reviews)
Seoul, South Korea

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Create a perfume that is truly your own in Hongdae, Seoul. Start by choosing your favorite base fragrance from 20 perfumes inspired by well-known fragrance styles, then explore 30 individual scent notes and select the ones you love to create your personal blend. Compare different combinations before making your final 50 ml perfume.

With step-by-step guidance throughout the experience, even first-time perfume makers can easily create a scent they love. At the end, personalize your bottle and take home a fragrance made entirely by you — a unique souvenir from Seoul.

What's Included

Use of high-quality 20 European base perfumes and 30 single-note ingredients
One 50ml custom-made perfume created by the guest and taken home
All tools and materials (pipettes, beakers, scent strips, blending chart, etc.)
Complimentary mini luxury room & fabric spray
Gift wrapping including a soft pouch and shopping bag
Use of our studio space in Hongdae during the experience
Guidance from a professional scent coordinator throughout the session
A personalized perfume recipe card in English or Korean
Shipping or delivery of the perfume after the session
Food and beverages
Transportation to and from the workshop location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our studio is located near Hongik Univ. Station (Exit 9). Please arrive at the studio 5–10 minutes before your session. Our staff will be waiting to greet you at the entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the elegant studio of Parfum 9 in Seoul and begin your personalized fragrance journey.

You’ll start by smelling over 30 unique single-note ingredients, such as white musk, bergamot, cotton, rose, and sandalwood. Then, you’ll choose a brand-type base fragrance inspired by luxury houses like Byredo, Jo Malone, Tom Ford, Le Labo, and Chanel.

With the guidance of a professional scent curator, you will:

Learn about top, middle, and base notes

Identify your personal scent preferences

Select up to 6 ingredients to layer on your base fragrance

Blend your own 50ml signature perfume using professional perfumery tools

Label your bottle with your name or message

Finish with luxurious packaging and optional scent “character sticker”

This hands-on workshop is perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking for a unique cultural activity. You'll leave with a personalized perfume that reflects your mood, personality, and memories of Seoul.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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