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Fragrance creation workshop in Paris

4.8 · 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Candora perfume workshop Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine two or three existing eau de parfum to create your own blend at this Paris workshop.

A bottle of your finished perfume is included to take home; your choices come from the supplied collection of fragrances. 4.76 from 58 reviews at €98 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #2 of 3 in Perfume Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €98 per adult.

Included and not included

  • At the end of the workshop, each participant leaves with a 50ml bottle of perfume of his creation

    Children from €98 (ages 10 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.8
    58 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 54 of 58

    Star breakdown of all 58 ratings

    5 stars
    51 · 88%
    4 stars
    3 · 5%
    3 stars
    2 · 3%
    2 stars
    1 · 2%
    1 star
    1 · 2%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers enjoy learning about scents and making their own perfume; some feel the mixing is rushed.

    Praised

    • Clear explanations of perfume history and how scents work together
    • Patient, helpful instructors make the mixing process easy to follow
    • A personal fragrance to take home as a souvenir
    • Children and teenagers enjoy creating their own scents
    • Saved formulas allow travellers to order their fragrance again

    Complaints

    • Some enjoy the introductory lesson, while others find it dull
    • Some praise the balance of teaching and making, while others find the perfume mixing rushed
    • Perfume leaking from bottles after the workshop

    Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 June 2024 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Our Candora room is directly on the street at 6 rue Charles V, the building makes the corner with 9 rue Beautreillis. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    14:00, 14:30 on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Candora perfume workshop; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Discover our collection of 26 eau de parfum, choose the 2 or 3 you will assemble and leave with your unique creation in a 50ml bottle!

    A fun and original activity adapted to couples, groups of friends, families, etc.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Children from €98 ages 10 to 17

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Perfume Workshops

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #2 of 3€982h4.76 (58)shared
    Molinard Classic Perfume Workshop in Paris VI€891h4.85 (46)shared
    Paris Create your Own Perfume Workshop with a Perfumer€981h 30m4.74 (301)shared

    Ranked #2 of 3 in Perfume Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €89 to €98, median €98; typical length 1h 30m. 0 of 3 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 3 Perfume Workshops

    From €98 per adult