One of the most memorable creative team building activities in the Bay Area, this custom perfume making workshop in Mountain View lets you create a signature scent while sampling and socializing. Your group explores a curated library of fragrance notes, blends a one-of-a-kind formula and takes home an eau de parfum the same day.
The workshop runs one hour and is priced at $75 per guest, which includes a 5 ml eau de parfum, for groups of 10 to 200 guests. It is beginner friendly and all materials are provided, so guests only need to bring themselves.
What's Included
- Step-by-step instruction from the studio's friendly perfumery instructors
- A curated collection of fragrance notes to sample, including woods, florals,
One of the most memorable creative team building activities in the Bay Area, this custom perfume making workshop in Mountain View lets you create a signature scent while sampling and socializing. Your group explores a curated library of fragrance notes, blends a one-of-a-kind formula and takes home an eau de parfum the same day.
The workshop runs one hour and is priced at $75 per guest, which includes a 5 ml eau de parfum, for groups of 10 to 200 guests. It is beginner friendly and all materials are provided, so guests only need to bring themselves.
What's Included
- Step-by-step instruction from the studio's friendly perfumery instructors
- A curated collection of fragrance notes to sample, including woods, florals, spices, gourmands, soft musks and bright citrus
- Guidance building a fragrance brief, selecting notes and custom blending
- A 5 ml eau de parfum that you name yourself, made with high-quality, 100% eco-friendly ingredients
- A choice of bottle shapes and styles, with your perfume ready to take home right away
How the Workshop Runs
Guests step into the studio's stylish boutique lounge and start by learning how a perfume is formulated. The instructors then help each guest write a simple fragrance brief, a short description of the mood and feeling they want, before sampling a variety of more than 30 custom fragrances. From there, everyone selects notes, blends and adjusts their formula, then names the finished creation. Because the perfume is bottled on the spot, each guest leaves with their own fragrance in hand, along with a deeper appreciation for the art of perfumery.
Bigger Bottle Options
The standard rate includes a 5 ml eau de parfum. Guests who want more of their signature scent can choose a 10 ml eau de parfum at $95 per guest or a 1 oz eau de parfum at $125 per guest instead.
Why It Works for Groups
Scent is personal and instantly sparks conversation, so colleagues and friends trade samples, react to surprising notes and compare finished blends. With room for 10 to 200 guests, it stands out among large group team building activities, and the one-hour format keeps it easy to fit into a workday or a celebration. For a whole department, it is a simple answer to team building for large groups, since every guest works on their own blend at the same time.
The workshop is perfect for an outing with friends, a team building activity, a Christmas party, a birthday or a bachelorette party, and it makes a lovely gift experience for Mom. Among holiday team building activities, a custom fragrance is a keepsake guests use long after the event, which makes it a natural fit for unique team building events.
About Your Host
The host is a women-owned candle and fragrance studio in Mountain View with a simple philosophy: natural, clean and simple. Its candles are made with 100% natural soy wax and eco clean fragrances and are hand poured in small batches in the studio. Alongside public workshops, the team hosts private parties and group events in its stylish boutique lounge, which fits up to 40 or more guests, and it can also run sessions on location at an office, home or event venue.
Reviewers consistently rate the studio highly. Guests describe a cute, clean and spacious space, friendly instructors who explain every step, and company events that felt fun and wholesome from start to finish. Popular moments mentioned by guests include choosing a vessel, blending custom scents and adding decorative touches before taking a finished piece home.
Good to Know
- Beginner friendly, with all materials provided
- Please arrive on time; guests more than 15 minutes late may need to reschedule
- For private parties of 10 or more, you are welcome to bring your own food or drinks; a nominal service fee applies if you bring in food or have it catered
- Private parties have exclusive use of the studio space for 2 hours
- Items made during class are final sale
Plan Your Workshop
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. At $75 per guest with instruction, fragrance notes and a 5 ml eau de parfum included, this is a fast, fun way to give every guest a scent of their own.
