Hand-build a 55-ml perfume at Tijon’s Mix & Match workshop in The Gulch. In 90 minutes you’ll learn fragrance structure, sample from hundreds of oils, and leave with a custom bottle and atomizer.
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You step off 11th Avenue into The Gulch’s busy storefronts and the smell of roasted coffee and street vendors gives way to a cleaner, more deliberate scent inside Tijon’s compact studio. Light filters through large windows onto rows of glass vials; the instructor hands you a perfuming workbook and twelve premixed blends that will be the scaffolding for a fragrance you’ll take home.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels
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History
Tijon traces its craft to St. Martin and expanded into U.S. cities; The Gulch evolved from rail yards and warehouses into a revitalized mixed-use district.
Conservation
Tijon emphasizes small-batch, refillable bottles and instructors typically encourage mindful sourcing and reduced waste when building fragrances.
Reserve your spot on the Create Your Own Custom Perfume or Cologne Workshop in Nashville today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive scent-free
Avoid wearing perfumes or heavily scented lotions so you can accurately evaluate raw notes.
Bring ID
Mobile ticket accepted but bring photo ID—required at check-in for certificate issuance.
Reserve morning slots
Smell fatigue sets in—book earlier classes to make clearer comparisons between oils.
Ask about refills
Check Tijon’s policy on bottle refills to extend the life of your custom scent and reduce waste.
Photo ID
Needed for check-in and the certificate of completion.
Notebook & pen
Useful to record recipes and scent impressions for future replication.
Unscented clothing/skincare
Keeps your sense of smell accurate during the workshop.
Phone or camera
Capture the vial pairings and your final formula for reference.