Hi, I'm Adam, owner of SWID Perfumery in Paterson, New Jersey.
Our blending know-how comes from my family: a family member who worked in perfumery in Syria and Dubai trained our team, and that experience is at the heart of everything we do. In March 2026 we opened our Paterson studio with one simple idea: everyone should be able to create a scent that is truly their own, not just pick one off a shelf.
Since opening, we've made more than 5, 000 custom perfumes with our guests. Our oil library has 300+ fragrance oils, including designer-inspired, Arabian-inspired and single-note oils, so there is something for every nose.
In our workshops we walk you through how a perfume is built (top, heart and base notes), let you smell and compare oils, and help you balance your blend until it feels just right. You smell a small tester of your blend before we fill your full bottle, and every bottle can be engraved with your name or a short phrase for free.
My favorite part is the moment someone smells their finished blend for the first time and realizes they made it themselves. We've hosted couples' perfume-making dates, lots of birthday parties, and private group events for up to 24 guests. We can also bring the experience to you with the SWID Mobile Perfume Bar for weddings, bridal showers and corporate events.
Come make something that smells like you. I can't wait to blend with you!