Beginner-friendly — no experience needed

Make Your Own Perfume Class

$79

8 attendees on average

What It Is

Fragrance should feel personal, not picked off a shelf. This make-your-own perfume class in NYC's Financial District puts you in full control of it.

You'll blend fragrance oils into a wearable scent shaped by mood, memory, and intention — choosing top, middle, and base notes until the balance feels right to you.

By the end, you'll leave with a finished, custom perfume you actually want to wear on your date night or any intimate celebration.

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly

Total Time

1 Hour live workshop.

Pacing

Calm, structured flow from design to finish.

Public

Up to 12 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 — New York Financial District is stairs-only. There is no elevator to the workshop floor.

Accessible alternatives

For elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, browse workshops at New York Midtown. 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.

Your Workshop Journey

Explore the Scent Library

You'll start by exploring fragrance families and accords, then smelling your way through a curated selection of fragrance oils, noticing what draws you in and what mood you want to carry.

Learn the Structure

Understand how top, middle, and base notes work together to create a fragrance with depth, balance, and staying power.

Blend and Refine

Combine your chosen oils, test the blend, and adjust until it feels balanced and wearable, with guidance throughout.

Bottle and Take It Home

Finish your fragrance, bottle it neatly, and leave with a custom scent ready to wear or gift the same day.

First-Time Perfume Maker?

First-Time Perfume Maker?

You're in the right place. This class is built for complete beginners, no background in scent work, no experience required. Your instructor works with you one-on-one throughout, so you're never guessing what comes next.

You'll leave with a fragrance that's entirely yours, built with confidence instead of trial and error.

A Sensory Experience That Scales for Teams

Perfume making works beautifully at scale. It suits groups who want to spend time creating a personal fragrance together.

Our FiDi studio hosts everything from intimate gatherings to large private events, with room for up to 120 guests while keeping the experience guided and polished.
A Sensory Experience That Scales for Teams
perfume making kit and tools

What You Get

Blend your own signature perfume from scratch

All tools and fragrance oils included to build your custom scent

Guided every step, no experience needed

Explore scent, mood, and personal expression

Available for team events and private groups

Take your finished perfume home the same day

Guest Reviews

Real experiences from our Financial District workshop guests.

Visit Our Financial District Studio

Experience hands-on creativity in our FiDi loft studio in Lower Manhattan.