Perfume Making Workshop in Ho Chi Minh Cafe Apartment
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The only perfume-making workshop on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, right in Saigon's Heart.
Spend 90 minutes with a professional perfumer — not a souvenir kit.
• Blend from 30+ premium raw materials, with proper top/heart/base structure — real perfumery, not pre-made blends
• Create a Vietnamese-inspired scent — explore notes evoking the country's aromatic heritage: lotus (the national flower), pomelo blossom (from ancestral hair rituals),...
• Take home your bottle
• NOTE stores your formula, so you can reorder your Saigon scent anytime
• Guided in English
A wearable memory of Vietnam that no one else owns — the souvenir you'll actually keep wearing.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Step into the art of perfume - making in this intimate, creative workshop where you'll blend your very own signature perfume from scratch — guided every step of the way by experienced fragrance instructors. You'll explore the fundamentals of fragrance blending, how to layer scents with intention, and the closely guarded techniques that professional perfumers use to create something truly one-of-a-kind. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to follow your nose. The atmosphere is warm, unhurried, and designed for enjoyment — whether you're coming with a group of friends, on a date, or treating yourself to a solo creative escape. At the end of the session, you'll take home your handcrafted perfume — made entirely by you, tuned entirely to your taste. A genuinely personal souvenir, and one you actually can't buy anywhere else.
Options
PERFUME MAKING - SIZE 10ML
Open space • Natural airflow
What‘s Included
Customized label
Bottle and bag
A professional guideline - How to use perfume
Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do this!
Dream25970528418,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00super fun experience to do with boyf!
Perfume making workshop
fionan975,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience, my guide was lovely Chin, she did an amazing job at explaining and helped us throughout the whole experience. Would definitely recommend this activity to friends and couples ☺️
Amazing experience at The Scent Lab
424esm b,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the Note Scent Lab, both the store and workshop. Su and Audrey were so kind and helpful. I leaned so much about fragrances and how to create my own unique scent. The atmosphere was lovely and I made a really beautiful perfume.
Note Fragrance Experience
F1647KAvictoriat,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience with Audrey who was very informative and professional. She kept us in the right track and made sure our fragrance was nice enough for us
Loved it!
G8172IUalyssac,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience with Katy! Love my new scent and the knowledge I have now.
fun perfume activity
B8675HOtaylorl,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00had very fun time with chin super nice and helpful
Perfume workshop
Z5732YYemilyl,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chin and Stephanie were really helpful, I will come back when I have time.
I LOVE THIS PLACE
N4287FLandya,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Supper nice experience, I have a supa great time with my boyfriend🥰💕👩❤️💋👨😘😘😘😘😘will force him to come back here
Perfume Workshop
Q9342UWpaulinep,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun and unique experience! Teacher Chin was very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the workshop.
Scent on a Summer rain in Ho Chi Minh
nilyd2026,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Chin as our instructor. Creating parfum and making a memorable experience.
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