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Loved by 700+ companies

Perfume Making Workshop

What It Is

Perfume making is the art of combining essential oils into a wearable fragrance built around mood, memory, and intention. Instead of choosing a scent off a shelf, you build one from scratch by selecting top, middle, and base notes and combining them until the balance feels right and personal.

In our NYC Financial District location, this workshop is designed to feel sensory, social, and easy to follow for complete beginners. You will explore a curated oil library, learn how fragrance layers work together, refine your blend, and leave with a finished perfume you actually want to wear. It is a strong fit for team events and celebrations because the process feels special without being complicated, and every guest leaves with something uniquely theirs.

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

Smell through a curated selection of oils and start 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?

You are in the right place. No experience needed. We start from zero and guide you step by step. You will smell a curated set of oils, choose what you like, and build a balanced fragrance with simple guidance that makes the process easy and fun.

A Sensory Experience That Scales for Teams

Our Financial District location is designed for both intimate groups and large private events. Perfume making works beautifully at scale because the process is personal, conversation-friendly, and ends with something every guest takes home. We can host up to 120 guests while keeping the experience guided and polished.

What You Get

Blend your own custom perfume from scratch

Learn top, middle, and base notes

Beginner-friendly, guided step by step

Explore scent, mood, and personal expression

Great for team events and private groups

Up to 60 guests in our FiDi location

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.