Blend top, middle and base notes in a hands-on Tijon workshop just off Marion Square. In two hours you’ll learn scent structure and walk away with a custom 55 ml bottle created by you.
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You step into a bright Charleston storefront a block from Marion Square and the air shifts — not with salt or marsh grass, but with concentrated drops of jasmine, vetiver, and bergamot. Tijon’s Fragrance 101 feels like a small laboratory and salon at once: glass vials line shelves, a perfumer’s scale waits on the counter, and the instructor walks you through top, middle and base notes as if teaching a language.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels—mostly standing and light walking within the shop
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History
Tijon started on St. Maarten and brought its atelier-style perfume workshops to Charleston, pairing Caribbean perfumery techniques with a historic Lowcountry retail setting.
Conservation
Tijon emphasizes small-batch blending and often offers refill options; whenever possible, favor refill programs and dispose of packaging responsibly to reduce waste.
Reserve your spot on the Create Your Very Own Custom Perfume or Cologne in Charleston - Fragrance 101 today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Skip strong scents beforehand
Arrive without cologne, strong-smelling lotions or heavily spiced foods so your nose is neutral for accurate blending.
Bring a notebook
Record ratios and impressions in the included perfuming workbook or your own notebook to reproduce your scent later.
Plan for transit
Downtown parking can be limited; use public transport, rideshare, or allow extra time for finding a spot near Marion Square.
Protect your bottle
Bring a padded pouch or wrap the atomizer when traveling — your finished 55 ml bottle is fragile in bags.
Light notebook and pen
Useful for recording blends, ratios and scent notes during the class.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving between stations for about two hours.
Reusable tote or padded pouch
Keeps your 55 ml bottle and atomizer protected on the walk back to your hotel.
Phone or camera
Optional for photographing labels, the workbook, and the shop’s displays for reference.