Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop Experience

Discover the art of perfume-making in Istanbul and craft a fragrance that embodies your memories. This immersive workshop lets you create your unique scent, blending culture and creativity!

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Overview

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on perfume-making workshop. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn about the art and science of fragrance creation. From understanding scent notes to mixing ingredients, this experience ensures you walk away with a bespoke perfume that reflects your personality and style. This is more than a workshop—it's a sensory journey.

Perfumes have been an integral part of Turkish culture for centuries, and this tour brings that tradition to life. As you delve into the world of fragrances, you'll also get a glimpse into Istanbul's rich heritage and cultural connection to scents. Each whiff tells a story, weaving a narrative of history, art, and tradition.

Your guides are seasoned professionals passionate about their craft. They share insights, tips, and techniques, making the process both educational and entertaining. Whether you're a beginner or a perfume enthusiast, their expertise ensures everyone creates a masterpiece.

What better way to remember your trip to Istanbul than with a fragrance crafted by your own hands? This workshop offers an unparalleled opportunity to create a deeply personal and unique memento. Every time you spray your perfume, it will transport you back to the vibrant streets of Istanbul.

This workshop is a fantastic activity for couples, families, and friends. Solo travelers will also enjoy the chance to meet new people in a creative and relaxed setting. With a focus on fun and inclusivity, this experience caters to everyone.

The workshop is held in a well-equipped studio, providing all the materials you’ll need. Located in a central part of Istanbul, it’s easy to include in your itinerary. With multiple sessions available, you can choose a time that fits your schedule.

Select date, participants and language

Adult x 1, Child x 0 , Infant x 0

Adult

Age 12-25+

Child

Age 3-11

Infant

Age 0-2

Highlights

  • Create your own signature perfume guided by expert instructors.
  • Learn about the history and cultural significance of perfumes in Turkey.
  • Enjoy a hands-on, interactive workshop in a professional studio.
  • Take home a personalized fragrance as a unique souvenir.
  • Flexible schedule with convenient location in central Istanbul.

What's Included and What's Not?

Included

  • Professional instruction by master perfumers.
  • All materials and tools required for the workshop.
  • A custom 30ml bottle of your personalized perfume.
  • Refreshments during the session.

Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the workshop venue.
  • Additional bottles of perfume (optional purchase).
  • Meals before or after the session.

Not Suitable For This Activities

  • Pregnant women

Not Allowed This Activities

  • Smoking indoors

Important Information

What to Bring

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Information Before Booking

  • This workshop requires moderate focus and attention to detail, suitable for adults and teens.
  • Participants should not have severe fragrance allergies or sensitivities.
  • Ideal for those looking for an educational and artistic experience during their Istanbul visit.

Know Before You Go

  • The workshop fee covers the creation of one 50ml perfume. Additional bottles can be purchased.
  • No prior experience in perfume-making is required.
  • The exact address and meeting point details will be provided on your booking voucher.

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Duration 2 Hours

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Instructor

English

Pickup Optional

Please arrive at the starting point 15 minutes before the program begins to ensure a smooth and timely start to your experience.

Location

Istanbul Türkiye

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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Ioana - Romania
07 September 2024

This workshop was a highlight of my Istanbul trip. It was fascinating to learn about the history and art of perfume-making. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, guiding us through every step. I loved creating my own personalized scent to take home—it’s such a unique souvenir! The atmosphere was relaxing, and everything was well-organized. Highly recommend this for anyone seeking a creative and memorable experience in Istanbul.

Jacob Wilson - United States of America
08 September 2024

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This workshop was fantastic! The host explained the process clearly, and we had so much fun blending different scents to create our own unique perfume. It was both educational and enjoyable. The setting was elegant, and the materials provided were high-quality. I left with a personalized scent that will always remind me of Istanbul. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fragrances!

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Customer Reviews

All reviews are from verified customers who purchased the activity. Reviews can only be submitted after the activity takes place.

Overall Rating

5.0/5

Based on 270 Reviews

Guide

4.9/5

Transportation

5.0/5

Value for Money

4.9/5

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Ioana - Romania
07 September 2024

This workshop was a highlight of my Istanbul trip. It was fascinating to learn about the history and art of perfume-making. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, guiding us through every step. I loved creating my own personalized scent to take home—it’s such a unique souvenir! The atmosphere was relaxing, and everything was well-organized. Highly recommend this for anyone seeking a creative and memorable experience in Istanbul.

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Jacob Wilson - United States of America
08 September 2024
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This workshop was fantastic! The host explained the process clearly, and we had so much fun blending different scents to create our own unique perfume. It was both educational and enjoyable. The setting was elegant, and the materials provided were high-quality. I left with a personalized scent that will always remind me of Istanbul. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fragrances!

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Sophia Davis - United States of America
09 October 2024
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I absolutely loved this workshop! It was such a creative and relaxing experience. The instructor was so friendly and shared interesting details about the art of perfume-making. I enjoyed experimenting with various scents and making my own fragrance. This is not just an activity but a memory to cherish. A perfect way to take a piece of Istanbul home with you!

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Chloe Ong - Singapore
09 September 2024

This perfume-making workshop was amazing. The instructor’s knowledge of scents and history made it such an engaging experience. We had plenty of time to experiment with different blends and find the perfect combination for our personal fragrance. I appreciated the attention to detail, and it was great fun. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a creative and sensory experience in Istanbul!

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Lotte Visser - Netherlands
15 September 2024
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This workshop exceeded my expectations. It was so interesting to learn about different fragrance notes and their combinations. Creating my own perfume was a unique experience, and the end product smells amazing! The workshop was intimate and well-paced, making it suitable for all levels. I can’t wait to wear my perfume and remember this special part of my Istanbul trip.

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Giulia Esposito - Italy
12 September 2024
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I had a wonderful time at this workshop. The process of perfume-making was explained clearly, and we had plenty of time to experiment with scents. It was relaxing, creative, and so much fun! The host was kind and very knowledgeable, making it a stress-free experience. I loved leaving with my own personalized perfume—a keepsake I’ll always treasure. Highly recommend this activity for anyone visiting Istanbul!

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Karan Singh - United Kingdom
21 September 2024
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This workshop was the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Istanbul. The instructor was professional, making the complex art of perfume-making accessible and enjoyable. I had so much fun mixing scents and creating something truly unique. It’s a lovely activity for solo travelers, couples, or friends. I walked away with a perfume that feels so personal to me. Highly recommend it!

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Mia Becker - Germany
16 September 2024

This workshop was fantastic from start to finish. The instructor was incredibly passionate and guided us through the process with patience and care. I loved experimenting with different oils and learning about how perfumes are made. It’s such a unique activity, and I’m thrilled with the personalized perfume I created. This is a must-do for anyone interested in fragrances or looking for a creative experience in Istanbul.

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Julien - France
14 September 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! It was well-organized, and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience feel very welcoming. The small group size allowed me to connect with others while still enjoying some personal time. The sights were stunning, and the overall pace was perfect for exploring without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this activity to any solo adventurer visiting the area!

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Sofia Bianchi - Italy
22 June 2024

This workshop was such a wonderful date activity! My partner and I loved experimenting with different scents and learning the art of perfume-making together. The instructor was fantastic and made the experience enjoyable and personal. Highly recommend it for couples!

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Emma - Germany
14 March 2024

This was such a unique experience for us. It was fun creating perfumes that represent us individually, and the whole activity felt creative and intimate. We’ll always associate these scents with our trip to Istanbul!

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Hugo - France
22 July 2024

My husband and I had such a great time here! The workshop was hands-on, and we left with personalized perfumes that captured our personalities. It’s such a meaningful souvenir and a romantic way to spend time together.

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Amelia - United Kingdom
29 June 2024

We absolutely loved this workshop as a couple. The atmosphere was calming, and the instructor guided us perfectly. It was fun collaborating on scents and creating something we’ll always cherish. Perfect for couples looking for a unique experience.

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Mila - Netherlands
27 April 2024

The workshop was intimate and fun. Creating personalized perfumes was a lovely bonding experience for us as a couple. The scents we made are a perfect reminder of this beautiful trip. Highly recommended for couples visiting Istanbul!

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Valeria - Spain
22 August 2024

The workshop was intimate and fun. Creating personalized perfumes was a lovely bonding experience for us as a couple. The scents we made are a perfect reminder of this beautiful trip. Highly recommended for couples visiting Istanbul!

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Ana Kovačević - Serbia
31 December 2024

My partner and I had a blast creating perfumes together. It was so interesting to learn about different fragrance notes and experiment with blends. We left with perfumes that feel unique to us. An ideal couple’s activity!

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Freja Nielsen - Denmark
27 September 2024

This workshop was such a lovely way to spend time together. The process of making perfumes was fascinating, and the end result was a perfect souvenir. It’s a romantic activity we highly recommend to any couple visiting Istanbul.

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Zofia - Poland
17 March 2024

Creating something personal together made this workshop so special. We learned a lot and laughed throughout the session. The scents we created now hold special meaning for us, making it a memorable and romantic experience.

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Max - Germany
14 August 2024

We wanted to do something different during our trip, and this workshop was perfect. We loved working on our perfumes side by side and learning about fragrance composition. A truly romantic experience that we’ll remember forever!

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Mateusz - Poland
15 July 2024

This workshop was a fantastic way to spend time as a solo traveler. The instructor was friendly and engaging, making me feel completely comfortable. Creating my own perfume was such a rewarding and fun experience!

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Julien - France
19 July 2024

As a solo traveler, I loved this workshop! It was so peaceful and allowed me to immerse myself in something creative. I now have a personalized perfume that I’ll treasure as a reminder of my trip to Istanbul.

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Chiara - Italy
18 July 2024

This workshop was the perfect way to spend a few hours alone. The instructor was welcoming, and I enjoyed learning about perfume-making. Leaving with my own fragrance made it a memorable part of my trip.

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Elena García - Spain
18 July 2024

I really enjoyed this workshop. It was relaxing, and the hands-on process was fascinating. As a solo traveler, it was a great way to connect with others and take home something personal and meaningful.

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Andreea Radu - Romania
18 September 2024

This workshop gave me a unique, hands-on experience while traveling solo. The process was both educational and fun, and the instructor was fantastic. I left with a beautiful fragrance that I’ll always associate with Istanbul.

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Johnson - United Kingdom
15 May 2024

We had an amazing time at this workshop with our kids. The instructor was so patient and engaging, making it fun for all of us. Creating personalized perfumes was a unique family activity that we’ll always remember.

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Martínez - Spain
19 September 2024

This workshop was such a great way for us to spend time together as a family. Everyone enjoyed experimenting with different scents, and the kids loved making their own fragrances. A truly special experience!

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Schneider - Germany
19 March 2024

Our family loved this workshop! The kids were fascinated by the perfume-making process, and we all enjoyed creating our own unique scents. It was a fun and educational way to explore a new experience in Istanbul.

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Popescu - Romania
15 September 2024

This was a highlight of our family trip. The workshop was well-organized, and the instructor made it enjoyable for all ages. We now have perfumes that remind us of this special experience together.

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Van den Berg - Netherlands
17 April 2024

This workshop was a hit with our family. The kids loved choosing their favorite scents, and we all left with personalized perfumes. It was a creative and engaging way to spend time together. Highly recommended!

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Monique - France
12 September 2024

As a solo traveler, I really enjoyed this workshop. The instructor was welcoming, and creating my own perfume was a unique experience. However, the session felt a bit rushed. With more time to experiment, it would have been perfect. Still, a great activity for anyone traveling alone!

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Hélène - France
25 October 2024

This was a fun way to spend a few hours as a solo traveler. The host was knowledgeable and friendly, and the materials were high-quality. While I enjoyed the session, I felt the explanations were a bit rushed. Still, a creative and enjoyable workshop.

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Aleksandra - Poland
13 January 2025

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Simone - United States of America
11 January 2025

This perfume workshop was an unforgettable experience and my mom and I had an amazing time! Ali was great at instructing and helping us and is very knowledgeable about the perfume industry. It was so nice to be able to make our own signature perfume and I am always reminded of İstanbul every time I wear it. Don’t hesitate to try this workshop!

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Lina - Qatar
11 January 2025

Great experience we enjoyed it so much and I would love to do it again

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Egle - Lithuania
09 January 2025

Aziz was very enthusiastic! We loved the craft shop ????

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Zara - Türkiye
07 January 2025

The workshop was very fun. The instructor Ali kept the session very lively and interesting!! Met a lot of foreigners and made my very own perfume scent !! Loved it!! Abd recommend it!!

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Zinedine - France
07 January 2025

Très fun, personnel sympa et serviable, je recommande à 100%

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Amel - France
07 January 2025

Awesome but it could be done in 1 hour :)

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Andrew - Australia
07 January 2025

Excellent! Couldn’t recommend more

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Liisa - Finland
06 January 2025

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Andrék - Switzerland
05 January 2025

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Görkem - Türkiye
05 January 2025

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Tamara - Germany
04 January 2025

Helpful? Yes

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Ang - Poland
03 January 2025

Ali - the instructor - is a wonderful person, the workshop space itself is incredibly amazing and the service is very nice. The workshops themselves are wonderful and very creative. I highly recommend to everyone !!!

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Sarah - Austria
02 January 2025

I have always wanted to create my own perfume. And this workshop allowed me to do just that in a fun, easy-to-follow manner.

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Kathryn - United States of America
02 January 2025

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Kaan burak - Türkiye
31 December 2024

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Safir - Romania
30 December 2024
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My son loved every second of this activity. It was well organized and everything went far better than we could have imagined. Ali is a proper gentlemen and a great instructor. My son enjoyed his time here and the overall interactions.

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Sane - South Africa
30 December 2024
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Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image It was such an informative and interesting activity which catered for our entire family

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selman - Türkiye
30 December 2024

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Jack - United Kingdom
29 December 2024

Great fun afternoon making custom perfumes with a really nice bottle. Also useful that the perfume is 50 ml so any good for flights home.

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Anna - Germany
28 December 2024
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The workshop and the location were just great. I learned a lot and I'm excited to see if I still like my perfume in a few days. It was a great experience!

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Inês - Spain
28 December 2024

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Julie - United Kingdom
28 December 2024

This activity advertises the meeting point on the European side but the classes are on the Asian side. The guide meets you on the European side, pays for your metro ticket but you have to find your own way back after the class. Ali is very knowledgeable and held a very entertaining class,. So happy with my signature scent and will do this class again if ever I am back in Istanbul

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Emre - Türkiye
28 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Timotej - Czech Republic
27 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Zeynep - Netherlands
27 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Hiroshi - Japan
27 December 2024

It was great!

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Fatima - Morocco
25 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Dimitri - Greece
25 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Kincső - Hungary
25 December 2024

everything was very good, we had a great time with my mom while making our own fregnance and we are both wearing our perfume proudly.

Helpful? Yes

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Fahad - Kuwait
23 December 2024

Fun

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Azman - Malaysia
23 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Ethan - United States of America
22 December 2024

Was amazing staff was awesome

Helpful? Yes

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Mario - Germany
20 December 2024

Was amazing staff was awesome

Helpful? Yes

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Carlos - Spain
17 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Dimitri - Greece
17 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Hans - Germany
16 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Rayan - France
16 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Lars - Sweden
15 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Ginevra - Italy
15 December 2024

Beautiful experience, really worth trying and I brought home my personal perfume

Helpful? Yes

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Oliver - Australia
13 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Kanter Müller - Germany
13 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Wei Ling - Singapore
13 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Antoine - France
12 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

Мария - Montenegro
11 December 2024

It was very pleasant and interesting workshop. I can highly recommend it.

Helpful? Yes

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Nataša - Netherlands
11 December 2024

The perfume workshop was super fun! Ali is soo cool and he'll make your experience even more enjoyable! We really enjoyed every bit of it and now have two great perfumes to remind us of this great experience and İstanbul. ????

Helpful? Yes

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Sophie de Bruin - United Kingdom
09 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Sid - United States of America
09 December 2024

Very well-coordinated and had a wonderful time creating a memorable souvenir. Thoroughly enjoyed this experience!

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Louis - France
08 December 2024

I booked a slot at 9am, I received confirmation, but 45 minutes before the session, several phone calls from the service providers, to move the session pretending to have a personal appointment, which I can understand (but not at the last minute), and in fact it was just to fill their room because there were too few reservations at 9am, we were all happy to come to this workshop, but very disappointed to have to move our appointment when we were already there.

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Danial - France
06 December 2024

interesting activity, very well hosted, I recommend!

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mohammad - Saudi Arabia
05 December 2024

Absolutely was a great experience, fun different type of activity to do while in Istanbul. I learned a lot of interesting facts about the perfume making process, highly recommended.

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Zia - Canada
05 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Charlotte - France
04 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Arjun - India
04 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Friedrich - Germany
02 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Arda - Türkiye
02 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Juanita - Indonesia
01 December 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Ishan - United States of America
01 December 2024

Great experience. Highly recommended. The host is extremely skillful and sweet, and the workshop location was fantastic

Helpful? Yes

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Mesut - Netherlands
30 November 2024
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Helpful? Yes

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Betül - Germany
30 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Mehmet - Türkiye
29 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Isla - Germany
29 November 2024
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Ali was super funny and informative! He KNOWS his stuff and made it really easy to understand how to create your perfume. The assortment of scents has something for everyone. The unlimited coffee and teas and cookies were so nice. We love our perfumes and can’t wait to try them. We also did their Turkish coffee and fortune telling class and that was such a precious event. Aziz really knew his stuff and we learned so much about Turkish culture. We love this place and would recommend you take any class with them.

Helpful? Yes

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László - Hungary
28 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Jack - United Kingdom
26 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Ligeti - Hungary
25 November 2024
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It was fantastic Ali was professional friendly and very helpful. We got free tea coffee and cookies and we can keep 50ml from our own perfume and can do another one for just 500 lyra it was amazing

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Mustafa - Türkiye
25 November 2024

Fue genial crear tu propio parfume!

Helpful? Yes

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Cristina - Romania
25 November 2024
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Our guide for those hours was perfect, she explained to us the history, she answered out questions. Per total she was perfect, and also verry kind and good spirited. A perfect experience❤️

Helpful? Yes

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Lukas - Germany
24 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Kai - Singapore
24 November 2024

Ali was very engaging and was very patient to share his expertise with all of us newbies at perfumery.

Helpful? Yes

Émile - France
23 November 2024

Very good activity to do, fun and good for bringing out our creative side. The staff is professional and explained very well (in English) To do.

Helpful? Yes

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Rubicorn - Germany
23 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Dimitar - Greece
23 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Erhan - Türkiye
22 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Marilu - United States of America
22 November 2024

Amazing!

Helpful? Yes

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Astrid - United Kingdom
21 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Freya - United Kingdom
21 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Kacper - United States of America
21 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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LYNN - Singapore
20 November 2024

Ali was really helpful with the entire perfume making process. Very educational yet fun, and we got to bring back our own scent! Unlimited water, tea, or coffee is also provided.

Helpful? Yes

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Seweryna - Luxembourg
18 November 2024
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Super experience in Istanbul. Really the best souvenir you can take back home - your own perfumes. The whole crew was extremely friendly with special thanks to Ali who lead me through the world of perfume creation and helped to prepare my composition.

Helpful? Yes

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Aslan - Türkiye
18 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Axel - Sweden
16 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Kemal - Türkiye
16 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Hans Schmidt - Germany
15 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Horshunova - Ukraine
15 November 2024
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Helpful? Yes

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Rabeea W - France
14 November 2024

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Helpful? Yes

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Michael - United States of America
14 November 2024
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Was amazing and the teacher was great

Helpful? Yes

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ambra - Italy
13 November 2024

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José - Mexico
13 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Yara - Saudi Arabia
13 November 2024

Very nice

Helpful? Yes

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Nici - Germany
13 November 2024

In summary: a great experience! We really enjoyed the workshop (man & woman). The pick-up service was in time, the guide spoke excellent English and was really competent. Also the location was lovely and the parfum equipment was high quality! Try it, we had a lot of fun

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Bharat - Mauritius
11 November 2024

The workshop is excellent. Ali is a true professional in guiding you throughout to make your own unique fragrance. You are taken care of throughout the process with nice coffee and cookies and in the end you walk away with your own, unique in the world fragrance! Highly recommend the workshop to anyone who enjoys perfumes and fragrances, or just go by to have coffee!

Helpful? Yes

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Bianca - United States of America
10 November 2024
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You actually learn a bit of chemistry! Who know perfume making was such an art/science lol

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Anissa K - United Kingdom
10 November 2024

Very fun and engaging activity where you have more than enough time to create you own perfume that you want. They over 60 different ingredients to choose from which you can try out to make what you want. Very nice atmosphere and located in Üsküdar, which is such beautiful place to visit in Istanbul, plenty off things to do on the same day. Definitely recommend you make a day out of it when there as there is so much to do! Thank you to Ali who was the host of the perfume making who explained everything so simply and was always there to help when you needed it. Was very knowledgeable on the science behind perfume making as well. Would definitely recommend this experience to everyone as we all want to smell nice!!!

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aughan L - United Kingdom
09 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Harry H - United States of America
09 November 2024

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Neelan - Canada
08 November 2024

Was really interesting getting to make my own perfume. Definitely a must try experience. The director and guide are fantastic I highly recommend

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Mehmet - Türkiye
07 November 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Rose T - United States of America
07 November 2024

Making perfumes was so much fun and smelled really good.

Helpful? Yes

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Candice - France
07 November 2024
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Great activity to do! With a lovely gentleman, who takes the time to explain things well and to be there if you ever need help during the workshop! A very sunny person!

Helpful? Yes

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Maximilian - Germany
07 November 2024
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Derya - Türkiye
06 November 2024

Çok güzeldi

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Oliver - United Kingdom
06 November 2024

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Fabrizio - Germany
05 November 2024

It was one of the most interesting experiences I have had regarding fragrances in recent years.I really appreciated the expertise and professionalism of Ali and Mustafa as well as the hospitality. As a perfume ollezionisfa it was really exciting to create my first fragrance! Highly recommended

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Egle - Lithuania
05 November 2024

Absolutely fantastic activity!

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Maria B - Canada
05 November 2024

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Bobin - Canada
04 November 2024

Ali was a great instructor. I came with no expectations and it was a great experience. Highly recommend!

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Dilan - Türkiye
02 November 2024

We had a lot of fun at the workshop. Many thanks to Ali for this great experience. Great value for money.

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Laura - Italy
02 November 2024
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Please do not miss out on the chance of doing this workshop! I would give it six stars if I could ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thank you all!!!

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Sofia - Belgium
02 November 2024

Amazing workshop with professional explanation and help. We created the best smelling, authentic parfums! So fun to do and a nice souvenir to take home. Ali is the best! Definitely would recommend going there and also ask for food and music recommendations ;)!

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Marcus S - United States of America
02 November 2024

This was such a fun activity. I learned so much about how to build a fragrance, choosing complimentary notes, etc. I highly recommend this workshop whether you're solo or with a group.

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Klaudia J - United Kingdom
01 November 2024

Ali was excellent!

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Yu-Han - Austria
01 November 2024

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Jeffrey - United States of America
01 November 2024
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kelly k - United Kingdom
31 October 2024

Organisation/communication. Information/explanations. Charm of the host, Ali. Venue. Snacks & drinks. Value for money. Learnt a lot. Fun to walk around in trendy neighbourhood afterwards and take ferry back under moonlight.

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negin - France
31 October 2024

It was such an amazing experience to make our own perfume , Ali was a friendly and funny guy to teach us some great things about how to make perfume ✨

Helpful? Yes

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Isaac - United Kingdom
31 October 2024

Super workshop activity and great to do with the family. Also excellent value for money. Housed in a lovely workshop with drinks included!

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Azra - Austria
29 October 2024

What a wonderfully organized workshop! Our guide, Mustafa, was exceptionally polite and attentive, ensuring that my two children had a fantastic experience. He truly created a child-friendly atmosphere. The workshop's location is both authentic and stunning. It was truly a memorable experience that we will cherish!

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Arjun - India
29 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Miranda Elizabeth - Australia
29 October 2024

We met some lovely people, drank delicious tea and made some lovely perfume.

Helpful? Yes

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Chizoma - United States of America
29 October 2024

Very fun. Calming and great to make something you can take with you as a keepsake

Helpful? Yes

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Olav - Norway
29 October 2024

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Lorenzo - Italy
28 October 2024

IN ADDITION TO BEING A PLEASANT AND STIMULATING EXPERIENCE IT WAS ALSO EXTREMELY ECONOMIC YOU COME HOME WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL 50 ML PERFUME (SInce the fragrance is yours) AT THE PRICE OF FREE. STIMULATING EVEN FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH

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jean - Belgium
28 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Wei - Singapore
27 October 2024

the activity was great and well paced for us to sniff everything and make our choices. the service was great as well. you're taken care of from start to finish.

Helpful? Yes

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Clement - France
27 October 2024

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Dorina - Hungary
26 October 2024
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I was very excited for this workshop, and it was even better than expected. The café is beautiful, the staff are very kind and welcoming. If you are hesitant about booking, just go ahead!

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Mériam - France
26 October 2024
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I had a great time! Ali is great and gives good advice. Asmaa took the time to explain our itinerary to us so that we could all get to the workshop together. A big thank you for the welcome and the good humor of the staff, it's really great. Go for it, you won't regret it!

Helpful? Yes

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Keysha - United States of America
26 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Keysha - United States of America
26 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Keysha - United States of America
26 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Keysha - United States of America
26 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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karolina - United Kingdom
25 October 2024

Brilliant host and a lovely experience. Our 6-year old daughter loved it. Great value for money

Helpful? Yes

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Ana Laura Vargas - Mexico
25 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Alexandru - Romania
25 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Emre - Türkiye
24 October 2024

This is the second time I have participated in an experience with them, they are a guarantee! 10/10

Helpful? Yes

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Adam - Canada
23 October 2024

Amazing guide super friendly and helpful.

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arjeta - Germany
22 October 2024
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Everything was great! I would be happy to do it again

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Mohammed - Qatar
21 October 2024

I don’t know from where to start. If you are reading this, then I’m writing this with full honesty. Let’s start with the location of the place, it was a long road that lead us to small beautiful town. We found the coffee shop and it looked small from the outside, but as soon as you enter, you will see how spacious and gorgeous the place is. Mr. Ali was our guide, and he was super nice as well as the other staff. He spoke English well and stayed with us through the entire process of making our perfume. They offer limitless hot drinks and water! As well as their delicious cookies! My fiancé and I were extremely happy with the experience and we would definitely try one of their other 5 activities! Really, don’t miss this opportunity with such a place and kind hosts! Thank you all, and for sure thank you Ali :)

Helpful? Yes

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Josselin - France
20 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Andrei - Romania
19 October 2024

The workshop was pretty interesting and Ali is a very nice host. We received coffee and cookies during the activity. I would suggest some improvements for future workshops regarding the organization. The process involved smelling all the perfumes individually, which was a bit overwhelming. It would have been helpful if the perfumes were grouped into categories (e.g. fresh, sweet, fruity?) to make the experience more structured. Additionally, having some guidance on which combinations work well based on our preferences would have been very beneficial.

Helpful? Yes

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Hasan Mert - Türkiye
19 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Aylin - Germany
18 October 2024
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It was an amazing experience! ????

Helpful? Yes

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Milaim - Germany
18 October 2024

The location was beautiful. Understood the process of making perfume.

Helpful? Yes

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Serhat - United Kingdom
17 October 2024

Mr Ali was very knowledgeable and patient with all the participants, the workshop was very good 2 hours went by so quickly

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Margaret - New Zealand
17 October 2024
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A unique and fun workshop! Ali was great at explaining and helping throughout the entire process. Left with a beautiful perfume and a nice memorable experience. Unlimited tea, coffee and water included in the price. Well worth it if you’re in Istanbul and looking for something different to do!

Helpful? Yes

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Erica - United Kingdom
16 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Erica - United Kingdom
16 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Erica - United Kingdom
16 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Erica - United Kingdom
16 October 2024

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Leah Phuong - United States of America
14 October 2024

Wow this workshop exceeded our expectations! Honestly we weren't too sure what to expect anyway, but we had a lot of fun and learned so much about perfumes. We had someone meet us on the european side to take us to the asian side and brought us to the workshop (which is also a coffee shop!) We had a great time making our perfumes!1

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Daniel Z - United States of America
12 October 2024

Amazing! I had a great time at Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop. There is about 40 different oils to pick out of and you have plenty of time to smell each one of them . I love purchasing new oils & perfumes, I have many expensive oils & perfumes but this one here that I created is one of my top smells & lady also loves it ! You get to create a smell that you love something that fits you and your personality . I HIGHLY recommend this to an anyone and everyone who is looking to create a unique smell just for you ! Thank you guys for this experience!

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Robin - Germany
12 October 2024
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It was great to meet Ali and having such a well organized and interesting workshop about perfumes! It’s tough to decide on smells and just really a fun activity, fully recommend. Really great hospitality and Turkish coffee included. ????

Helpful? Yes

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Tudor - United Kingdom
11 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Tudor - United Kingdom
11 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Youssef - Morocco
10 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Youssef - Morocco
10 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Youssef - Morocco
10 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Daria - United Kingdom
10 October 2024
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Fantastic workshop! There were so many scents to try and choose from and love the bottle that the perfume goes into. Our guide was also super bubbly which added to the fun. Thank you!

Helpful? Yes

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Hans - Germany
09 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Thibault - France
08 October 2024

original activity with good explanations. we liked it a lot. the essences used are correct. the perfume made smells good. tea and biscuits offered

Helpful? Yes

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Izabella - Poland
06 October 2024

Very nicely conducted workshops.

Helpful? Yes

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fira - Germany
06 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Saskia - Germany
05 October 2024

Very cool activity! It was super fun and our perfume smells amazing!

Helpful? Yes

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Maral - Germany
04 October 2024
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A really great workshop! The small restaurant where the workshop took place was very nice and had a cozy atmosphere. The guide spoke good and, above all, understandable English. He explained everything to us very well and helped us with every question. We were able to drink as many drinks as we wanted for free. It wasn't limited to chai, coffee or water. We thought that was really nice! Making the perfume was great fun and very interesting! The result was great! :) At the end he told us that we could contact him during our time in Istanbul if we needed any help. We did that the next day and got great help here too. Thank you for the special experience!!

Helpful? Yes

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Kamella - Türkiye
04 October 2024

Amazing! We’ve had the most amazing time, the guide was super vibrant and lovely, we enjoyed every second there, i surprised my fiancé with this workshop and he ended up having the time of his life. Truly magnificent work ????

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Christopher - United Kingdom
04 October 2024
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Mona - Türkiye
03 October 2024
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just amazing, the whole process of perfume making and choosing scents felt wholesome, they had a huge variety of scents, the guide and management were super friendly and supportive. I spent a creative and cozy evening with them.

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Shota - Switzerland
02 October 2024

I can absolutely recommend it, a MUST if you are in Istanbul. Everything was perfect, from the pick-up at the meeting point to the creation of the perfume. It was well explained, they took their time. Over 50 fragrances, the best coffee (drink as much as you want) and homemade pastries that were very tasty. Thank you very much for the great experience, best wishes MUM

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Thabo - South Africa
01 October 2024

The whole experience was great and the group we were working with was a fun bunch.

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Daniel Z - United Kingdom
01 October 2024
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I recently attended the Istanbul Perfume Workshop, and it was an amazing experience! The staff were welcoming and passionate, making the workshop both informative and fun. We learned about the history of perfumery and had the chance to create our own custom scents using high-quality ingredients. The instructors offered great guidance, ensuring everyone made something unique and personal. It’s a fantastic activity for anyone visiting Istanbul, whether you're a perfume enthusiast or just looking for a creative, memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Helpful? Yes

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Sara - United Kingdom
01 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Sara - United Kingdom
01 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Sara - United Kingdom
01 October 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Azhar - Canada
30 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Mustafa - Türkiye
30 September 2024
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Arthur - United Kingdom
30 October 2024

It's great that you get picked up and taken there. The staff were just great! You get as much coffee, tea and biscuits as you want. There are 60 different scents and at the end you conjure up a great perfume. I would love to do it again!

Helpful? Yes

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Sara - United Kingdom
30 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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pieter - South Africa
30 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Lucy - United States of America
29 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Setareh - Canada
29 September 2024
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They explained to us how perfume is made, and then they had a huge collection of many scents. Overall, a great experience. The only thing I didn’t like was that you had to walk in a small space between tables and chairs to get between people to see all the bottles. All the scents were shared. But overall I would do it again! My mom loved the experience ????

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Christin - Germany
29 September 2024
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Helpful? Yes

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Vicky K. - United Kingdom
29 September 2024

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Fredrik - Sweden
27 September 2024

super fun. and who knew aloe vera had a smell

Helpful? Yes

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Hiba - United Kingdom
26 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Inês - Portugal
26 September 2024
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It was very nice, insightful and a great afternoon. Highly recommend for an experience in istambul

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Chloé - France
25 September 2024

L'instructeur était adorable, chaleureux et très compétent. L'activité s'est déroulée en tout petit groupe, donc le parfumeur a pu passer un moment avec chaque participant pour peaufiner la recette de son parfum et apporter des conseils vraiment personnalisés. Le rapport qualité-prix de l'atelier est exceptionnel : c'est à peine le prix d'une bouteille de parfum seul en France. La terrasse où est organisée l'activité est un lieu idyllique et très calme, et les boissons offertes pendant l'atelier étaient très appréciables. Nous avons passé un moment incroyable et nous recommandons à tout le monde cette activité qui était géniale! Merci beaucoup, Adrien et Chloé

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Praveen C - United Kingdom
24 September 2024

I loved this activity, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely be back

Helpful? Yes

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Richard - Hungary
24 September 2024

Ali is the only and the best perfume making professional! And I have created a scent what he really liked! Thanks for everything!

Helpful? Yes

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Kelly - United States of America
23 September 2024

My family really enjoyed this. Learning about what goes in to crafting a perfume, smelling all the different scents and seeing how they mesh together to create our own unique scent’s. It was a great way to spend our morning.

Helpful? Yes

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Ernest - Germany
23 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Ethan - Ireland
23 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Martin - Germany
22 September 2024

As a German, I was very satisfied, everything was explained well in English. Without knowledge of English/Turkish, it will be a bit more difficult. I was personally very satisfied, and so was my wife!

Helpful? Yes

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Chukwuemeka - Nigeria
22 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Simona - Norway
22 September 2024

Absolutely amazing!!! ???? Huge thank you for our guide! Extremely cosy environment, interesting and especially great experience!

Helpful? Yes

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Alfie - United Kingdom
22 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Luca - Hungary
21 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Luca - Germany
21 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Tim - United States of America
20 September 2024

Extremely exciting experience with a relaxed atmosphere. Ali explained everything very well and gave us the freedom we needed. 10/10

Helpful? Yes

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Sakshi - United States of America
19 September 2024
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One of the most fun and amazing experiences. Loved how Ali explained everything. Highly recommend doing this

Helpful? Yes

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Alexander - Australia
19 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Darcy - United States of America
18 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

Özgür - Türkiye
18 September 2024

It was a very nice event. The perfumer, Mr. Ali, was very knowledgeable and attentive. Thank you.

Helpful? Yes

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Stefania - Romania
18 September 2024
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Helpful? Yes

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Estefany Acevedo - United States of America
18 September 2024

It was an amazing workshop! Thank you for everything!

Helpful? Yes

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Mateo - Austria
18 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Lorenzo - Portugal
17 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Santiago - Mexico
17 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Catherine - France
16 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Lars - United Kingdom
15 September 2024
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A very wholesome workshop! I had fun and would recommend doing workshops with this cafe ????They run lots of other workshops too in their cafe and the venue is so cute! The organisers were all very nice and everything was great. If you are solo travelling, it’s also a great way to meet new people! It was also so amazing walking around the Asian side after, which I hadn’t visited before and you see much more locals there than tourists which is a bonus! The only thing i would say that could be improved is i wish the perfume smell lasted longer. However, despite that i loved the experience and would do it again!

Helpful? Yes

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Melinda - United Kingdom
15 September 2024

Nice people, well organized, I recommend it to everyone

Helpful? Yes

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Dea - Switzerland
15 September 2024

It was a cool experience that we had in Istanbul! The guide was very nice and we liked the setting too. I would have liked a little more support regarding what might not fit together or might smell strange, as we had absolutely no idea beforehand - but that's really just a tiny comment. Overall, it's worth it!

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Hiroshi - Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
15 September 2024
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It was a great time for me! I really enjoyed making my perfume. Teaching very kindly and nicely in English. We were 9 people together at workshop , we took pictures together and enjoyed our each original perfumes. I strongly recommend you guys join this workshop when you are planning to visit Istanbul.

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Alexander - United States of America
14 September 2024
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An experience you have to do once in Istanbul! Its a must at this point. Great atmosphere, tutor, cafe, people. Just amazing overall

Helpful? Yes

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Lars - United Kingdom
14 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Marie - Germany
14 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Francisco - Brazil
12 September 2024

It was way beyond what I expected, I had no idea how to make a perfume! The perfumer explains everything in detail and gives all the support so that the experience is the best possible. I highly recommend having this experience!

Helpful? Yes

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Samiah - Nigeria
12 September 2024

This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience! From the pre workshop communication to meet up and the actual workshop, everything was seamless. Ali, our facilitator was the right mix of professional, knowledgeable and humorous and this was definitely one of my Istanbul highlights!

Helpful? Yes

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Diop - France
11 September 2024

it was for me the smiling guide, the number of people so we can enjoy the activities. and very clear explanation

Helpful? Yes

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Jody - United Kingdom
10 September 2024

Really insightful session as to how to create a perfume and the different layered notes. Friendly and informative guide who showed us the step by step process from start to finish! Amazing atmosphere in the cafe/workshop :) if we have time to go again before heading home, we definitely will! Thank you so much for your hospitality!

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Lisa - Austria
10 September 2024

Our Guide was pretty nice and really explained everything perfectly. I also liked the fact that his english was very good.

Helpful? Yes

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saloni - India
10 September 2024
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It was new and a pleasantly different experience. Our host Ali was patient , could understand English, therefore making the experience easy and a fun one.

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Florencia - Spain
10 September 2024
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So incredible!! Highly recommend doing this workshop. Bringing own my own scent and I’m so excited. Very fascinating and unique experience☺️???? 10/10 recommend

Helpful? Yes

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09 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Manali - Germany
09 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Mel - Bulgaria
09 September 2024
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This place is amazing: super cosy, beautifully arranged and peaceful. We attended a perfume workshop and everything was organised very well. Definitely worth the money experience. Our host was welcoming and informative, we are totally satisfied with the final result. If you plan a trip to Istanbul do not miss this place and the Asian side, they are both a must.

Helpful? Yes

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Daria - Ukraine
08 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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LORENZO - Italy
08 September 2024

Very engaging workshop and beautiful experience! Recommended

Helpful? Yes

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Liam - Malaysia
07 September 2024

Worth to do it!

Helpful? Yes

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Francesca - France
07 September 2024

It was really a very interesting activity, I also recommend it to take advantage of taking a tour in the Asian area of Istanbul. Tuna very knowledgeable and the fragrances to choose from were really many. We returned home with our custom perfume, very happy.

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Kristin - United States of America
06 September 2024

An amazing and unique opportunity in Istanbul! One of my favorite travel actives / souvenirs ever! Ali was an awesome instructor and helped me and my husband create two beautifully bespoke perfumes. Can’t recommended enough!

Helpful? Yes

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Jean Michel - France
06 September 2024

Excellent, Thanks a lot for the experience Ali ! I will come back for sure

Helpful? Yes

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Adam - France
06 September 2024

The experience itself is great! We make our own perfume and have free drinks (we had Ice Lattes and tea/coffee during the activity) Only downside: we were supposed to do the 10am session and it was cancelled 20 min before while we were on our way We had to come at 1pm as a result, and that shifted our schedule

Helpful? Yes

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Adnane - Morocco
05 September 2024

The idea of creating a personalized perfume is great and special to keep the best memories of Istanbul. The instructor Tuna Bey gives meaning to the senses and immerses you in a philosophical world full of scents and olfactory images. A workshop to do with a lot of imagination and good humor

Helpful? Yes

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Reneta - Bulgaria
05 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Sebastian - Canada
04 September 2024

Ali was so helpful in explaining the process of creating a perfume and helping us with the blending of the scent. It is a great activity.

Helpful? Yes

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Alina Madalina - Italy
04 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Anna - Spain
03 September 2024

I love creating perfumes (it was not the first time)... I loved the guide and the place of the atelier

Helpful? Yes

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Burak - Türkiye
03 September 2024

Helpful? Yes

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Maria - Italy
01 September 2024

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