Experience Details
What It Is
Perfume is built in layers: bright top notes you smell first, heart notes that carry the character, and base notes that hold everything down over time. Understanding those three layers is all you need to blend something you will actually want to wear.
In this workshop at our Downtown San Jose studio you sample across thirty essential oils, learn how the layers interact, then build and bottle your own blend with guidance at every step. You leave with a finished custom perfume and the recipe behind it.
Good to Know
- Skill levelNo prior experience required.
- Beginner-friendly
- Guidance styleInstructor-led from first tile to last.
- Step-by-step
- Attention span
- 60 minutes
- Kid friendly
- Ages 12+
- Good for introvertsCamera optional — nobody is put on the spot.
- Very
- Creative freedom
- Blend your own scent
- Social energyNatural conversation, zero forced icebreakers.
- Chatty, but optional
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- Mess factor
- None — nothing to clean
- Heads upWorth knowing if you are scent-sensitive.
- Strong fragrances
- Educational value
- Fragrance & scent layering
- Elderly friendly
- Excellent — seated, no heat
- Stress reliefSlow, repetitive, low-pressure work.
- Deeply calming
- Popularity
- Rising fast
- You take home
- A perfume you blended
Total Time
1 Hour live workshop.
Pacing
Calm, structured flow from design to finish.
Public
Up to 24 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.
Private
Up to 60 people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.
Mobile
Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.
Elevator access
No — San Jose is stairs-only. There is no elevator to the workshop floor.
Accessible alternatives
For elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, browse workshops at San Francisco Financial District. Our other Bay Area studios include San Francisco SoMa and San Jose. Contact us — we are happy to help you choose the best location.
In-Person Cancellations
In-person workshop bookings can be cancelled up to 2 days before the session date. If you cancel within this window, you are eligible for a refund. In case of an emergency, you may reschedule your booking with notice.
Private In-Person Policy
Private in-person classes can be cancelled up to 7 days before the session date. If you cancel within this period, a refund will be issued. If your group size changes, contact KraftStories and they will do their best to accommodate added or removed participants. In the event of an emergency, rescheduling is possible with notice.
