Custom Perfume Blending Workshop: El Sobrante

Craft your own signature scent in an intimate setting in a Beauty Collaborative in El Sobrante!



2 hours Location El Sobrante Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 8   $55 - $60 ($60 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $55/guest for 6+ guests)
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Perfume Making Experience Gifts
Immerse yourself in the art of fragrance with this perfume-making class in El Sobrante (off of 80 by Pinole & Richmond). Under the guidance of our skilled staff, you'll learn how to craft a unique signature scent to take home.
Holiday Group Special — $55 Per Guest!
Booking a group of 6 or more guests at one time? Celebrate together and save! For a limited time, groups of 6+ can enjoy our Custom Perfume Blending Experience for $55 per guest (regularly $60).
Perfect for holiday parties, team outings, birthdays, family gatherings, and celebrations!
  • Learn about fragrance families, the perfume pyramid, and various perfume blending techniques
  • Receive a perfume blending worksheet to assist in creating your custom formula
  • Explore a wide range of single-note and house fragrances
  • Craft your own 1/4 oz perfume oil to take home, valued at a minimum of $40
  • Have your blend recipe placed on file for easy reorder
  • Enjoy exclusive in-store discounts during your visit, with 10% off shopping in our store before or after your event
During this hands-on activity, you'll discover the intricate world of scents and unleash your creativity to design a scent that is truly yours. Perfect for fragrance enthusiasts, creative minds, and anyone seeking a unique sensory experience in the Bay Area! Come in with curiosity, and leave with a fragrance that reflects 100% you.
*The Elevated Experience upgrade offers a more detailed worksheet and more education at each level than our Standard Experience offers above

Upcoming dates for Custom Perfume Blending Workshop: El Sobrante

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

56 upcoming dates between 18 Nov 2026 and 31 Dec 2026.

  • Wed, Nov 18 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Wed, Nov 18 2026, 5pm-7pm
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  • Thu, Dec 31 2026, 5pm-7pm
What you'll get
  • A 1/4 oz custom perfume oil to take home (valued at $40) with an option to upgrade at the time of the appointment
  • 10% off in-store shopping during the event
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
We recommend you don't wear perfume when you come - it can interfere with your blending experience!
Add-on available for this class
  • Upgrade to Elevated Experience ($10)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

eSCENTial Beauty by Scents by the Bay - 4257 Valley View Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803

Conveniently located off of 80 near Richmond

Custom Perfume Blending Workshop: El Sobrante location
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Recent reviews of Custom Perfume Blending Workshop: El Sobrante

  • 5/5 from Kyrah Brown, attended Nov 2026: Our staff did perfume-making as a group was a fabulous experience and we can't wait to go back! Calm atmosphere, so many options to choose from, and the owner was incredible kind, patient, and well informed. It's a great time from anyone.
  • 4/5 from Amber Spencer, attended Oct 2026: The perfume making was great and Deanna was an excellent host. It was such an enjoyable experience!
  • 5/5 from Julie Hauswirth, attended Sep 2026: Our company has done two team events with Scent by the Bay and absolutely love it! The space is relaxing and inviting and getting to make your own personalized perfume is such a cool experience. I would highly recommend Scent by the Bay!
  • 5/5 from Syndy Garcia, attended Sep 2026: I got the tickets for my friend's birthday. The space was small for a class of 6 people but we learned well and the instructor was very attentive and she was approachable. I was also able to ask what would pair well with scents that I liked and the suggestions were great. I will definitely be going back.
  • 5/5 from Victoria Tongson, attended Feb 2026: We enjoyed the class so much! We learned about the perfume making process and we had a great time combining the different fragrances to create our custom scent Ella was a wonderful and patient instructor Loved the experience
  • 5/5 from Punit Parmar, attended Feb 2026: I truly enjoyed this unique experience my boyfriend and I did together. He gifted it to me as a Valentine's Day gift which is extremely thoughtful of him. It was a private class in their smaller studio in El sobrante. We had the whole little place to ourself. The teacher first gave us a quick overview of the basics of scents. It was helpful to have an accompanying sheet of paper for the visuals. She then walked us through the steps of mixing perfume and then pretty much left us alone for most of the class so we could try out the different scents and come up with our favorite combination. All in all it was a great hour and a half to 2 hours spent. You might want to be a little careful about how you feel afterwards as smelling so many different scents can give you a bit of a headache and a sensory overload. It took us a good 2 hours to smell normally again. What helped was that we immediately had lunch at an Indian restaurant afterwards. The strong smells of the spices and the food helped offset some of the scents we had been sniffing in the morning. I should also mention that the teacher and the staff in general are very friendly and nice. We were driving all the way up from San Jose and we're running 10 minute late due to a flat tire situation in the morning so we called ahead and let them know they were very accommodating of that.
  • 5/5 from Vanessa K Burman, attended Jan 2026: Tarah was great - we had so much fun smelling and creating! Will definitely be booking a second class. Highly recommend!
Your teacher

Scents by the Bay
Scents by the Bay

5.0 (98)
female Women-owned

Hi! I’m Tarah, founder of Scents by the Bay, and my journey with scent began from a deep love of creativity, self-expression, and holistic wellness. Myself, and my amazing team LOVES teaching these private appointments and classes and we can’t wait to meet you!
A bit about my company: I started my business as a way to blend my passion for aromatherapy, sustainable living, and handcrafted products into something that could make people feel connected, empowered, and cared for—whether they’re lighting a candle, blending a custom perfume, or gifting something meaningful.
The pivotal moment that really sparked my interest was when I began learning about how scent is tied to memory, emotion, and healing. That led me down a rabbit hole of essential oils, natural perfumery, and candle crafting. I began formulating my own clean, skin-safe blends in small batches—and soon people were asking for more! From there, Scents by the Bay grew from a kitchen project into a full retail space and workshop hub in Berkeley, California.
I absolutely love teaching because I get to watch people of all ages light up as they learn something new—whether it's a child making their very first perfume or a group of professionals discovering how scent can connect them in surprising ways. My amazing team and I have led hundreds of classes and corporate events - making scent education both approachable and fun. We’ve hosted everything from birthday parties and date nights to custom team-building workshops for well-known Bay Area companies.
Something people might not know is that our candles double as massage oil, made from a proprietary blend of organic shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, and soy wax. They’re one of our bestsellers and just one of the many ways we create with care and intention. Our products are crafted using organic and sustainable ingredients, and we’re proud to be woman-owned and rooted in community.
If you’re looking for a creative, feel-good experience that engages your senses and leaves you with something beautiful and personal, we’d love to welcome you to Scents by the Bay!
NEW - I have opened a Beauty Collective in El Sobrante, CA that has a smaller blending bar (with the perfect amount of oils for custom blending classes) for a more intimate setting for blending sessions. Check our schedule to book there!

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