Step inside Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel for a hands-on perfumery session at The Perfume Studio. Mix unique notes, name your scent, and take home a bespoke fragrance crafted by you.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Wildlife
History
Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel dates back to the 16th century, once hosting famous figures like Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
Conservation
The local community emphasizes sustainable tourism, encouraging the use of eco-conscious materials—The Perfume Studio aligns by offering refillable atomizers.
The Perfume Studio
Step inside Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel for a hands-on perfumery session at The Perfume Studio. Mix unique notes, name your scent, and take home a bespoke fragrance crafted by you.
The Perfume Studio is a London-based fragrance atelier that offers hands-on perfume design experiences across the UK. Specialists in bespoke scent creation, the studio runs guided workshops, private sessions, and event pop-ups where participants learn fragrance structure, sample exclusive blends, and craft personalised perfumes to take home. Sessions are led by trained perfume stylists and master perfumers who guide guests through head, heart and base notes, scent families, and blending techniques.
Experiences range from two-hour public workshops in cities such as Birmingham, Reading, Nottingham, York, Norwich, Eastbourne, Manchester, Leeds, St Albans, Dorking, Oxford, Exeter, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bath, Cardiff, Tunbridge Wells, Harrogate, Cambridge, Portsmouth, Brighton, Newcastle and Stratford-upon-Avon to bespoke private events for two or larger corporate bookings. Offerings include hen party fragrance mixology, celebrations and parties, a travelling fragrance bar for corporate events, and private one-to-one sessions that deliver a curated Ultimate Collection.
Each guest leaves with a personalised, beautifully packaged perfume bottle or mini atomiser and a fragrance card documenting their recipe for future re-orders. Optional extras such as bubbly or afternoon tea are available at select locations. The Perfume Studio is featured on The Adventure Collective and is positioned as a memorable, educational activity for groups, couples, and corporate clients seeking unique gifting or team experiences. Bookings are organized by city or event type, making it straightforward for guests to find a local session or arrange a private stylist-led visit. Availability, pricing and bespoke packaging options are published online and through direct enquiry with the studio team.
Based In
London, England
Central hub for UK experiences
Group Events
Hen parties & groups
Tailored for celebrations and gatherings
Event Types
Private & corporate
Workshops, bars, and private styling
Takeaway
Personalised perfumes
Guests leave with custom fragrances
Reserve a hen party, private session, or corporate fragrance event and leave with a bespoke perfume made by you.
Arrive with clean, unscented skin
Avoid wearing strong perfumes or lotions to keep your nose fresh for blending scents.
Book ahead for afternoon tea
If you want afternoon tea included, add it at least 14 days before your session to guarantee availability.
Wear comfortable clothing
The experience lasts about two hours, so dress comfortably to fully enjoy the workshop and tasting elements.
Limit heavy meals before arrival
A too-full stomach may dull your ability to appreciate delicate scent notes during the mixology part.
Light, comfortable clothing
Allows for ease during a seated, indoor workshop and tasting session.
Unscented skincare products
Prevents interference with the delicate fragrance blending process.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down smell combinations and personal fragrance notes.
Camera or smartphone
Capture moments of the workshop and your custom perfume bottle.