Behind the Scenes: Custom Fragrance Experience at Expressive Aromas
If you’ve ever wanted to bottle up your personality, memories, or vibe into a custom fragrance, you’ll want to put this on your list. At Expressive Aromas, our hands-on scent workshop is part science, part creativity, and a whole lot of fun. Here’s a look at what it’s like to create your signature scent with us.
Welcome to the Studio
Before you even sit down, the vibe is already set. The studio is arranged with our scent stations, there’s music playing to set the mood, and we usually have some light refreshments out so you can settle in and relax. It’s not just a class. It’s an experience.
Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by our team, get checked-in, and be guided to your seat. Every spot is prepped and ready for you, complete with everything you’ll need to explore, create, and take home your one-of-a-kind fragrance.
Step 1: Smell Like You Mean It
We kick things off with a quick intro to the art of perfumery. You’ll learn how fragrances are built using a structure called the perfumer’s organ, and we’ll explain the difference between top, middle, and base notes. This includes how they behave, how long they last, and how they layer together.
Then comes the fun part. You’ll have access to over 100 individual fragrance notes to explore. This is where you start discovering what speaks to you. Maybe it’s smoky and mysterious, or maybe you’re drawn to soft florals, spicy woods, or zesty citrus. There’s no wrong direction. You’re building a scent that feels like you.
Step 2: Time to Blend
Once you’ve narrowed down your favorites, it’s time to get hands-on. You’ll create trial blends using the notes you picked out from the previous step. It’s a mix of instinct, experimentation, and personal style.
This part of the workshop is always a crowd favorite. You’ll smell your blends, tweak them, and eventually land on something that feels just right. Then, you’ll give your custom scent a name just to make it even more personal to you.
Step 3: Bring It to Life
Once you’ve finalized your blend, our team takes it from concept to creation. You’ll choose how you want to wear or use your fragrance from an array of product options. That might be a 10ml roller for your bag, a perfume spray, a luxe body butter, or even a room mist or reed diffuser to scent your space.
We’ll hand-mix your blend into your selected product, package it up in a gift bag, and check you out. You’ll leave with a scent that’s completely your own, made from start to finish in just under two hours.
Why It’s More Than Just a Workshop
This isn’t just a fun thing to do on a weekend (though it’s great for that, too). It’s an experience that’s creative, relaxing, and surprisingly meaningful. You walk away with a product that’s uniquely yours and memories of the process that made it special.
If you’re curious about scent blending, looking for a unique date or group activity, or just want a break from the usual routine, this workshop might be exactly what you didn’t know you were missing.