Itinerary

1. Perfume Creating Workshop in Amsterdam

   1. Welcome & Introduction (15 minutes)

   • Arrival ( in 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 introducing yourself to the workshop and the art of perfumery.
   • Overview of Perfume History:
   • Learn about the fascinating world of fragrances—its history, how scents are created, and the role of perfumery in art and culture.
   • The perfumer will provide an introduction to the basic perfume-making process and the types of fragrances that can be created (floral, oriental, woody, etc.)

   2. Scent Exploration & Discovery (30 minutes)

   • Fragrance Families Introduction:
   • The perfumer will guide participants through various fragrance families (floral, citrus, woody, oriental, etc.), explaining the characteristics of each scent category.
   • Scent Station Exploration:
   • Participants will have the opportunity to explore over 50 different essential oils, aroma compounds, and raw materials.
   • They will smell and discover different notes like jasmine, sandalwood, bergamot, vanilla, and many others, learning how they work together to create a harmonious fragrance.

   3. Perfume Creation (60 minutes)

   • Personalized Scent Blending:
   • Each participant will be assigned a scent palette of essential oils and fragrance components to start blending.
   • Participants will combine top, middle, and base notes using professional perfume-making tools to create their own fragrance.
   • Guidance and Assistance:
   • The perfumer will guide participants through the blending process, helping them to 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.
   • Customization:
   • 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 the brand’s identity or values if it's a corporate event.

   4. Bottling and Personalizing (20 minutes)

   • Final Touches:
   • Once the fragrance is perfected, participants can bottle their unique creation into a 30ml glass bottle to take home as a personalised keepsake.
   • Customization Options:
   • Participants can add a personal label with their name, brand, or message on the perfume bottle to make the experience even more memorable.
   • Fragrance Tips:
   • The perfumer will provide tips on caring for and storing perfumes, ensuring your fragrance lasts long after the workshop is finished.

   5. Farewell & Closing (15 minutes)

   Closing Remarks:

   • After completing the perfume-making process, the group will gather for a short discussion and debrief, where they 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 your participants and their custom fragrances, to commemorate the experience.