- Duration
- Around 2 hours
- Group size
- 8–60 pax
- Destinations
- French Riviera
- Indicative budget
- From €95 per person
Grasse has built its reputation on perfume for centuries, from the jasmine and rose fields of the surrounding hills to the workshops of the old town. This workshop introduces participants to the main families of fragrance and to the notes of top, heart and base, and invites each person to compose a small bottle from a palette of raw materials.
The session is led by a trained perfumer or an accredited guide. Participants work at individual stations, note their formula, and then compare creations in a group tasting that closes the session. It suits mixed teams because it rewards observation and listening as much as technical knowledge.
Objectives
- Introduce participants to the craft and vocabulary of perfumery
- Encourage creativity and personal expression within a team
- Give each person a tangible keepsake
- Open a conversation about sensory skills and attention to detail
How it works
- 1A welcome and introduction to the history of perfumery in Grasse
- 2A guided smelling session on the main raw materials and fragrance families
- 3Individual blending at workstations, with a notebook for the formula
- 4Bottling, labelling and a closing group tasting
Good to know
- Grasse is a short drive from Nice and Cannes; transfers are arranged by coach or minibus
- Some participants have fragrance sensitivities; alternative materials are offered on request
- Bookings for May to September should be made several weeks in advance
Indicative budget
Indicatively from €80 to €120 per person excluding VAT, including materials and bottles. Transfers are priced separately and depend on the group size and the chosen perfumery partner.
Frequently asked questions
Can the workshop be held in English?
Yes. Sessions are conducted in English or French, and bilingual facilitation is available on request.
Do participants keep their creation?
Yes. Each person takes home their own bottle and a written record of the formula.
Is the workshop suitable for an evening programme?
It fits well into an afternoon or early evening, and can be followed by a dinner in Grasse or elsewhere on the Riviera. Timings are planned around the rest of the programme.
