DIY Perfume Making Class

Make your own natural perfume and decorate with dried botanicals and gemstones in NYC.



2 hours Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 8 to 300 label $120

Indulge your senses with this perfume-making class in Brooklyn. Whether you're looking to learn more about perfumery or you just want a fun thing to do in New York with friends, this immersive workshop is a great way to find your unique scent!

Your adventure into the world of custom fragrances will begin with an introduction by your master perfumer. They will help you understand the difference between the major olfactory families and how to blend them with intoxicating results.

With your nose at the ready, you can then sample, sniff and search out your favorite aromas before formulating your very own DIY perfume. From invigorating citruses and decadent gourmands to exotic flowers, we have over 120 different ingredients for you to pick from.

Once you've selected your palette, you can choose your preferred format - an oil-based roll-on or an alcohol-based spray atomizer. You can also decorate with dried botanicals and semi-precious gemstones to add an extra touch to your handmade perfume.

Celebrate your special occasions with a special experience! Learn how to make perfume alongside your besties for a bachelorette party you'll never forget.


Knowledge required
Beginners welcome. No previous experience is required. Comprehensive instruction will be given.
 
What you'll get
  • All of the supplies needed to create a dried flower or gemstone-infused 15mL perfume to take home.
  • Access to our full library of over 120 aromatics.
  • Light refreshments— Including mimosas for daytime workshops and red wine for evening workshops.
Suitable for

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

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Bios Apothecary Showroom and Studio - 61 West Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

This venue is within walking distance from Greenpoint Av station (2522.96596 feet).

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B A H Y - O H S
1. noun; the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena 2. verb; one's life, course, or way of action

Our Ethos:

SATTVIC
We strive towards “Sattva” (Sanskrit for purity), a concept in Vedic philosophy which refers to healthy, nutritious and clean products which purify the body.

WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS
We blend organic and food grade ingredients with therapeutic grade essential oils selected for their aromatic qualities and medicinal properties.

PURE
Our products are designed, manufactured, and packaged in-house and are free of toxic chemicals, parabens, GMOs, artificial scents, colors and dyes.

MADE WITH LOVE
Our products are mostly vegan and never tested on animals. We make every effort to avoid inflicting harm on any sentient being or the natural world.

HANDCRAFTED
Each item is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio and distributed in collectable glass apothecary bottles produced with up to 40% post-consumer content.

A GOOD CAUSE
We favor locally grown and harvested botanicals and donate a portion of each purchase to sustainable urban agriculture initiatives in the New York City area.

Verified reviews

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Ivana Andersen Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It was fun and i learned a lot and created a beautiful perfume i wear everyday

Amber Smalls Aug 2023


Nancy was amazing accommodating and informative. I absolutely loved the class and will do it again! When my perfume was not what I expected towards the end she helped me level it all out to PERFECTION! Thank you for this experience, highly recommend!

Perfume Making class review by Amber Smalls - New York City

Edwardo Hodgson May 2023


This workshop was really cool and a lot of fun. Very educational & would highly recommend as a nice date activity.

DIY Perfume Making Class review by Edwardo Hodgson - New York City

Seymond Raggs Mar 2023


Good job,keep bringing in students to your classes.have a great day.wonderful time there.

Dennéil Larmond Jan 2023


Michelle was really attentive and detailed. She answered all the questions I had in a knowledgeable way and made me feel welcomed. The venue was equipped with all the materials we could possibly need for our class and spacious enough for students to work. All the materials that were provided were adequate for the task at hand. There were even ingredients that are usually hard to find that I was quite happy to work with. The class was a very valuable experience and I learnt to make natural perfumes.

Mahashraya Sundararaman Jan 2023


Nancy was a patient and fun teacher - we learned a lot about how scents were crafted and my friends and I loved the fragrances we made :)

Perfume Making class review by Mahashraya Sundararaman - New York City

Eileen Becker Dec 2022


We attended a DIY perfume making class this week with a group of my colleagues for a small holiday gathering. We had a fantastic time - our teacher Michelle was knowledgable, helpful and flexible. Overall we had a great time and would highly recommend!

Anne Arundale Dec 2022


Our instructor was the best, clear, fun, knowledgeable and engaging.
The venue is just gorgeous, the material provided is of the best quality, such a special experience! I highly recommend

DIY Perfume Making Class review by Anne Arundale - New York City

Jessica Caballero Oct 2022


Had a great time! loved the class, highly recommend! If you like perfumes this is the class for you and your loved ones!

Jessica Caballero Sep 2022


It was such an awesome experience, I had so much fun with my friends and I’m obsessed with the perfume I made! The teacher is really great too, she’s super informative and really helpful and very welcoming! I definitely recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. After smelling my perfume, my husband wants to go and make his own!

DIY Perfume Making Class review by Jessica Caballero - New York City

Stephen Williams Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Michelle provided a wonderful experience for our corporate event that took place onsite after-hours. Communication leading up to the event was seamless and she led with a great deal of attention and care when discussing our interest and needs. All that attended have been raving about how much they truly enjoyed their experience. We're looking forward to working with Michelle and Bios in the future!

Matthew Talmage Jan 2022


Context: workshop gifted to me by my partner because she knows I like to swing by cologne counters and check out offerings. Andbest gift EVER!
Workshop:
Michelle lead our workshop with much info, ease and aplomb! She started out with a few slides with information on perfume structure and scent categorization then quickly pivoted to passing around and smelling scent samples from their collection. We smelled a dizzying number of scents (I had to re-up on the mimosa 1/2 way through) as Michelle explained how each was derived/extracted; its characteristics and behavior in relation to other scents; and common pairings/combinations. If we liked the scent we dipped our tester strip into the sample and kept it at our workstation.
The next step was to use our sample strips to come up with a combination we liked and create our own perfume. I appreciated her encouragement for creativity and intuition on our part during this process as much as she was willing to make suggestions when asked to do so by one of my fellow workshop mates.
My group was small (7 total), diverse, friendly and engaged; overall, a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere that Saturday morning. Our workshop leader, Michelle, provided tons of information but avoided lecturing, listened intently to and provided answers to questions throughout the workshop. I had a great time immersed in smelling and designing. It reminded me of wine tasting where you set aside time to compare and explore with one of your senses--but here you walk away with your own creation! If you're at all curious or interested in scents, perfumes, colognes, I highly recommend this workshop.

Genevieve Lynch Dec 2021


Phenomenal class! I took my 14 year old goddaughter, 16 year old daughter her friend. In two hours we got an in-depth lesson on how to structure a perfume. We were able to sample more than 50 different unique natural essential oils and then craft our own signature scent in a pretty bottle that we even customized further with dried flowers and gemstones. It was such fun - it even included snacks and wine! Highly recommended!

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