The 15 Best Paris Perfume and Craft Workshops

1.Fragonard Paris: Mini Perfume Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,924 reviews · 45 min · from $36Our pick

At Fragonard Perfume Museum beside Opéra Garnier, an English-speaking guide such as Yoko or Naomi explains perfume notes, museum objects, and French fragrance traditions. You blend three pre-composed notes into a 12 ml eau de toilette, then browse the shop and scent displays.

“It was very fun. I enjoyed learning about the history of perfume. The mixing of the base notes heart notes and top notes to make your own bottle was fun. There were 3 in my group and none of us gave the same fragrance as it changes depending on how much you put in from the 3 different bottles.”

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2.2-Hour Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 731 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

At Candora near Île Saint-Louis, an English-speaking instructor guides you through perfume history, scent families, and hands-on blending. Smell about 12 fragrances, combine two or three, and leave with a 50-ml spray bottle. Adults and children over 10 are welcome. Engraving costs extra.

“What a great experience. The class on fragrances was very educational. Then the appreciation of the fragrances and blending of two or three fragrances was enlightening. Finally, to develop a signature scent to take home was the highlight of the 2 hours. This very unique experience was exceptional and highly recommended. I would do it again and again!!”

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3.Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · from $101

At Maison Molinard on rue Bonaparte, an English or French instructor introduces perfume structure, extraction, and raw materials before helping you build top, heart, and base notes. You leave with a 50ml bottle of your own fragrance and receive 10% off boutique perfumes.

“My Daughter and I loved this experience so much. We loved learning about the history of this family business and discovering the different scents it takes to build a perfume. We both ended up with a beautiful new fragrance that we created, and we couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for making this experience so special.”

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4.Paris Create your Own Perfume Workshop with a Perfumer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 275 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

At ABC du Parfum near the Eiffel Tower, Marina guides a group of up to eight through scent families, top, heart, and base notes. You will blend three perfumes from about 50 compositions, then choose one for a 50-ml bottle to take home. The class is in English and lasts about 90 minutes.

“I went with my 14-year-old son, this was the one thing he picked out to do in Paris. He had such a good time trying to get his perfect sent. We got to keep all the samples we made along with a typical size perfume/cologne bottle. He is so excited to show off his new sent to all his friends! The guide/teacher was super helpful and informative was there to guide you along the way. We loved it!”

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5.Create your Signature Scent Perfume Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 1h 30m · from $115

Marina Jung leads a 90-minute Paris perfume workshop in French, English, or Spanish. You will test 60 scent notes, create three trial perfumes, learn how notes and chords work, and take home your favorite in a colorful 50 ml bottle.

“We made perfume . The host was patient and lovely. This was a great experience”

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6.Perfume Making Class and Guided Visit of Fragonard Perfume Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

At Fragonard’s Paris perfume museum, an English-speaking guide introduces perfume history, then leads a 15-minute workshop based on the flower of the year. Blend three notes, bottle your 12 ml Eau de Toilette, and browse the shop afterward. Guides such as Isabella and Alexandra are praised for clear, warm instruction.

“I did the short tour. That was plenty. It wasn’t really create your own fragrance. There were three vials to mix together with a Top, middle and bottom layer. The goal was to match this years fragrance. A few more options, to really make something unique would be nice.”

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7.Design Luxury and Personalized Jewelry in Paris le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240Top rated

Spend three hours with jewelry artist Mona at Just Art! Paris in Le Marais. Share brunch, lunch, or dinner, learn the design process, sketch your piece, and help shape a pendant or earrings. Mona completes the final jewel after quality control and ships it to you later.

“Mona was wonderful. After a delicious dinner where we talked and got to know each other, Mona took us through the process of making our own unique piece of jewelry. She encouraged each of us to use our imaginations and be creative. It was a marvelous evening and I would highly recommend this Paris experience.”

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8.Craft a unique souvenir hat with Lady Gaga’s renowned hatmaker

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

At Chapellerie MiniMe Paris, you’ll meet a working hat designer, choose from felt, wool, straw, and classic shapes, then steam, stretch, and decorate your own hat. The workshop is in English-friendly translation support, though instruction may be mainly in French. You leave with a wearable Paris souvenir.

“This was the 2nd time we attended this workshop. We first attended 5 years ago and my son had grown out of the hat he made and loved it so much we had to go back! It was a great day. Very interactive and interesting. And we have some great hats that we wear! We love that you get to create your own hat.”

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9.Craft a Unique Parisian luxury bag

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173

At MiniMeLand Paris, you’ll choose a bag style, fabrics, lining, hardware, and accessories, then help assemble a one-of-a-kind purse with guidance from fashion experts such as Muna, Morgan, and Alex. Allow about four hours, not three, and budget for optional upgrades beyond the €145 bag credit.

“An unforgettable experience to participate in the tailor-making process of a bag. The team is very helpful all the way. Some overrun is expected so set a relax schedule like around 4 hours for the afternoon class will make the entire experience enjoyable than stressful. The price sheet provided is clear enough to help you to estimate the extra cost may be expected on the top of the advance payment. Thanks to the Morgan & Alex, I have a unique made-in-Paris handbag & love it!”

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10.Custom Souvenir Bracelet Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

At My Nice Bracelet in central Paris, you spend one hour choosing semi-precious stones, letter beads, and accessories, then make a bracelet with step-by-step help in English, French, or Russian. Joao has been praised for friendly advice. Your finished piece comes in a gift package.

“Une super expérience, merci à notre guide qui a très bien tenu son rôle et a su transmettre les informations essentielles. Cependant, les perles contenant des lettres devraient être mises à jour plus souvent, car certaines lettres essentielles n’y figurent pas. J’avais pris un forfait avec une boisson comprise. Malheureusement, à l’arrivée, on nous a indiqué qu’elle était en supplément par rapport au paiement initial. Enfin, en fin de soirée, nous avons assisté au comptage de la caisse. C’est un moment qui, je pense, aurait pu attendre notre départ, car nous étions encore en pleine conversation et en train de monter notre bracelet.”

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11.Create Your Own DIY Jewelry Souvenir Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $104

At Oscar Bijoux in Paris, you’ll design and make a necklace, bracelet, or earrings with help from jewelry designers such as Agathe and Kelly. Choose from beads, stones, pearls, and chains, then learn basic plier techniques. The 8-person class runs in English and French.

“My daughter and her friend did the Jewelry making workshop at Oscar Bijoux and they had an absolute blast. They made custom necklaces with engraved charms on them and they could not be happier with their creations. The jeweller that owns the shop was so sweet and helpful and made the experience fun and educational. We are SO happy we stumbled across this experience!!”

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12.Paris Saint Honoré Ier: Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $101

At Molinard’s Paris boutique at 270 rue Saint-Honoré, you’ll learn how top, middle, and base notes work, then use a perfume organ to build your own 50 ml scent. A Molinard expert guides you in English or French, and you leave with your bottle and a diploma.

“Such a fun and unique experience. Over 90 scents to choose from with top, mid, and base notes. Your design is kept on file if you want to order your perfume again too”

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13.Fragonard Paris – Mini Perfume workshop – only in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 45 min · from $36

Spend 45 minutes at Fragonard’s Perfume Museum with a Spanish-speaking instructor. See bottles from the pharaohs to Fabergé, learn the basics of scent, test three blended compositions, and make a personalized 12 ml Eau de Toilette to take home.

“O tempo do evento é curto, não dá tempo nem de tirar fotos direito.”

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14.Paris Shopping Tour: Discount Couture

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Meet your English-speaking fashion guide at 65 Rue de Sèvres for a small-group walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Visit resale shops, sample-sale stops, designer boutiques, and Au Bon Marché while learning how Parisian shoppers find good clothes, shoes, and accessories at lower prices.

“The tour guide was good but I was disappointed that we didnt receive the promised "exclusive map of Paris best kept shopping secrets for your independent shopping". I would have liked to have visited more shops with shorter queues.”

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15.Perfume-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $57

At Molinard Parfums, a professional perfumer guides you through fragrance structure, ingredient pairings, and scent choices. Select from 40 essences, create a personal Eau de Parfum, and take home a 30 ml bottle. The workshop is offered in English or French for ages 10 and up.

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