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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.
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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Operated by The Perfume Studio · Brighton and Hove, England
Brighton and Hove’s vibrant Kings Road has long been a hotspot for creative souls and curious visitors alike. At The Old Ship Hotel, 32-38 Kings Rd, The Perfume Studio offers a unique take on personal adventure—one that engages the senses through scent. The Fragrance Design Experience is a focused, two-hour craft session where newcomers and connoisseurs alike learn the art of perfumery from the ground up.
This experience steps away from the usual outdoor activities often associated with Brighton’s coastal charm and cultural energy, inviting participants indoors to a refined sensory journey. Within the historic walls of The Old Ship Hotel, guests are guided through fragrance accords including base, middle, and top notes—dissecting the anatomy of perfume in intimate detail. Using exclusive blends, each visitor creates a personalized fragrance, blending ingredients during a masterclass akin to cocktail mixology but for scents.
What sets this offering apart is not just the craftsmanship but the curated atmosphere: a welcome glass of bubbly and optional afternoon tea elevate the experience into a memorable celebration. Upon completing their bespoke blend, participants name their creation and leave with a personalized atomizer and an online record to reorder whenever nostalgia strikes.
Brighton’s landscape, marked by its pebbled beach and Regency architecture, inspires creativity, making this perfume workshop a standout in the city’s experiential palette. Unlike typical outdoor adventures, The Perfume Studio provides a tangible, wearable memory that resonates long after the session ends. For travelers looking to add a sensory-rich, hands-on creation to their itinerary, this distinct perfumery experience at Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel is well worth booking.
easy.
2 hours.
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
No prior experience is needed—this is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Yes, The Perfume Studio offers 5ml, 20ml, or 30ml atomizers to suit different preferences.
Afternoon tea is optional and must be added at least 14 days before your booking to ensure availability.
Yes, your unique formula is saved online for easy reordering whenever you want.
Cancellations require 7 days' notice; otherwise, a £25 rebooking fee per person applies.
This session is best suited for teens and adults due to the complexity of scents and alcohol used in mixology.
Brighton’s Old Ship Hotel dates back to the 16th century, once hosting famous figures like Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
The local community emphasizes sustainable tourism, encouraging the use of eco-conscious materials—The Perfume Studio aligns by offering refillable atomizers.
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.
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