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Muhwawon reinterprets Korea’s native scents through a modern lens, offering a perfume-making experience infused with the essence of Korean nature from hanji and traditional herbs to temple incense and more.
- Perfect 5.0-star rating across all major reservation platforms, including Google, Naver, and Kakao (over 1,000 reviews)
- Conveniently located near Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, and close to Bukchon Hanok Village, Seosulla-gil, Ikseon-dong, and Insadong—making it easy to add to any travel itinerary.
- Highly praised for its luxurious interior atmosphere, as well as its premium packaging and perfume bottle design, resulting in exceptional customer satisfaction.
- A spacious venue suitable for group classes, accommodating up to 14 participants.
- Uses only carefully selected, high-quality ingredients that are gentle even when smelled over long periods, with access to a diverse palette of 48 different fragrance materials.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
[Address] #301, 23 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul * Walking Anguk Station Exit 4 : 6min walk / Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 6 : 6min walk * Parking Kakao T Changdeokgung No.1 Parking Lot (Address : 97 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Standard Rate 1,200 KRW per 10 minutes, Daily maximum 25,000 KRW)
What to expect
Briefly assess each participant’s fragrance experience and scent preferences. We determine and adjust the class difficulty.
2. Watch the theory video
Explain the basic structure of a perfume, helping participants understand concentration levels, fragrance notes, and accords.
3. Olfaction
Exploring your preferences by smelling 48 different raw materials. Narrow down the candidate ingredients for their final recipe.
4. Selecting Ingredients
Select 6–9 favorite ingredients from the ones they have smelled. A professional perfumer helps check the role of each scent within the overall perfume structure.
5. Blending
Blend the selected ingredients in small amounts through the first, second, and third rounds of mixing. After each round, they check the scent’s progression, harmony, and weight.
6. Measuring
The finalized ingredient ratios are measured precisely. Accuracy is crucial, as the exact proportions determine the quality of the fragrance.
7. Bottling and Packaging
The final fragrance is completed as a product. It is poured into the container, and the cap and label are added. Participants can also give their creation a name that suits their scent.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry is allowed from 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please note that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, participation in the experience may not possible.
- The minimum age requirement is 15 years old. Participants aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Voucher will be sent via Viator message. Please kindly check for it.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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