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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 6 perfume making workshops travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Make a signature perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. Test 50+ scents, blend your own, and take home 50ml.
Most Popular“It was a wonderful experience. Tuana was our guide and she is a very passionate perfume expert, also very sweet person.”
Create your own Istanbul perfume with 50+ ingredients and snacks, then take home a 50ml bottle, custom label, recipe card, and certificate.
“A really interesting few hours. Learn about how perfumes are made and then get sniffing to decide what is going to go in your very own scent. Ali is great fun as he guides you through the process and you get to take home your creation. Great value for money and a unique reminder of…”
Make your own perfume in a stylish Galata atelier with 90+ notes, Ottoman scent layering tips, and a take-home 50ml bottle.
“This was such a fun experience my husband and I decided to make cologne and perfume for our twins back at home for Christmas. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to sense and help you make a perfectly seamless cologne. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Esin is who helped us she was just…”
Make your own 50 ml Istanbul perfume with Bosphorus views. Blend scents with a pro, sip Turkish tea, and take home a recipe.
“This was such a fun experience! Irmak was a great teacher and she was very knowledgeable about scents and pairing. Definitely a fun activity and a great present to yourself!”
Make your own 50ml perfume in a 2-hour Istanbul workshop with 50+ ingredients, tea and cookies, and a recipe card to take home.
“We had such fun! The instructor was excellent with all of us but especially with my 9 year old daughter- and walked her through the process in a fun and clever way. A great experience beyond the usual tourist attractions. We would happily come back again!”
Create your own perfume in a 30-minute Istanbul workshop with French essences. Choose a bottle, mix with perfumers, and take it home.
“Not the best experience tbh. Very limited scents to choose from to start. The perfumes themselves we very light and not lasting. As well there are several other perfumeries in the area that offered better deals and scents”
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