Natural Perfume Making Class

Create a custom scent using natural ingredients in this perfume making class in Berkeley.



2.5 hours Location Berkeley Class size 6 to 20 guests   $150

Immerse yourself in the art of scent with this natural perfume-making class in Berkeley! In this introductory perfumery workshop, you’ll learn to create your own fragrance from scratch. Guided by a professional instructor, you’ll be introduced to the Slow Scent method, developed by renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel. You’ll discover how to build a perfume using all-natural materials while exploring the ways scent connects to memory, mood, and emotion.
This hands-on perfume-making class introduces you to the foundations of natural perfumery, where you’ll experiment with a curated selection of scents, discovering how each note works in harmony to create a balanced, personal scent. You’ll also gain insight into blending techniques and how to craft a fragrance that reflects your personality.
Whether you’re looking for unique things to do in the Bay Area, searching for a custom fragrance for yourself, or wanting to make a handcrafted gift, this perfumery workshop is perfect for beginners and fragrance enthusiasts looking to create something completely original.
What you'll get
Your own signature perfume using a formula you designed yourself
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners, no experience required!
What to bring
All materials are included
Suitable for
Location

Nineteen Hands Jewelry Boutique - 1749 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Berkeley, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Flwr Napa Valley
Flwr Napa Valley

female Women-owned

Jess Mennella is a perfumer, flower essence therapist, and educator for whom the world of beauty and the vibrational power of nature are inextricably linked. Drawing from her training in natural perfumery, flower essence therapy, and meditation, she uses a range of techniques in the development of FLWR Napa Valley’s scents. A longtime student of world-renowned natural perfumer, Mandy Aftel, Jess has also studied flower essence therapy with the Flower Essence Society. After a career in financial services and luxury retail, she established FLWR Napa Valley in 2018 to offer exquisite scents designed to enable the wearer to step into the world as their true self.

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