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Create your own take-home personalized perfume bottle
Create your own take-home personalized perfume bottle
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Did the workshop together with granddaughter. Was very nice experience. The museum is also very nice, not very big but interesting.
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It was a great tour. Flor oír tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. She was very professional, very professional amd friendly. I highly recommend this tour, specially if you like perfumes.
Very interesting and well-kept museum. Lovely course. Only flaw - everything very fast and a bit overwhelming. A 9.9.
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Everything was wonderful. From the booking to the execution.
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Very nice guide. Enough time to look at everything. Toilets where not cleaned the night before.
I liked the workshop but I didn't like the way that she tryd to let us buy things at the end
The museum is set in a beautiful 19th-century Parisian townhouse near the Opéra Garnier, so right from the start, you get this charming mix of historic Parisian elegance and the enchanting world of perfume. Walking through its rooms is like traveling back through centuries of fragrance history.
The museum takes you on a journey through every step of perfume creation. From the harvesting of raw materials to extraction, distillation, and bottling, you’ll discover how these delicate fragrances are made. The process isn’t just industrial—it’s deeply creative, guided by the master “noses” who craft each scent with precision and artistic flair.
This first section feels like stepping into an old-fashioned apothecary or naturalist’s cabinet. You’ll find antique jars, old maps, botanical drawings, and measuring instruments that tell the story of perfume’s natural origins. An interactive olfactory map invites you to explore signature aromatic plants from around the world—such as Chinese osmanthus, Italian bergamot, and Australian sandalwood—bringing global scents to life.
Feel the atmosphere of a vintage perfume factory in the stills room, where century-old stills stand alongside archival photos and films. This section highlights how perfume production evolved over the last hundred years, blending traditional handcraftsmanship with modern industrial techniques. You’ll get a real sense of the people behind the scenes—the growers, blenders, and bottlers who make perfume possible.
Perfume creation is often called an art form, and this area celebrates the “noses” behind the magic. These perfumers are part chemists, part artists, using their refined senses to develop unique olfactory signatures. Their work takes months, sometimes years, as they innovate and respond to changing tastes, capturing emotions and eras in a bottle.
The museum’s extensive collection spans thousands of years, featuring rare and unusual perfume-related artifacts. From Ancient Egyptian kohl pots to 20th-century travel sets, pomanders, smelling salts, and ornate perfume bottles, the exhibits showcase perfume in its many forms—liquid, solid, and vaporous—and its evolving cultural uses.
Ready to put your nose to the test? The olfaction room offers an engaging and educational challenge where visitors try to identify different scents. It’s a fun way to sharpen your sense of smell and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity of fragrances.
One of the highlights is the perfumer’s workshop, where visitors can participate in hands-on perfume-making sessions. Here, you’ll learn about fragrance composition and get to create your own personalized scent under the guidance of expert perfumers—a truly unforgettable experience.
No visit is complete without stopping by the shop, located above the museum. It offers the full range of Maison Fragonard products, including perfumes, eaux de toilette, soaps, candles, and diffusers. Whether you prefer floral, woody, fruity, or oriental scents, there’s something to suit every taste. For an even broader selection, visit their nearby boutique at 5 rue Boudreau, which also features lifestyle items, fashion, and accessories inspired by the brand’s rich heritage.
By bus: 21, 22, 27, 52, 53, 66, 68, 81, 95
The mini perfume workshop typically lasts about 20 minutes. You will create and customize your own 12ml eau de toilette, which you can take home as a souvenir.
Yes, the museum and its workshops are family-friendly, offering interactive and sensory experiences that appeal to all ages.
Absolutely! The workshops are designed for all levels, providing step-by-step guidance, making it fun and educational even if you’ve never made perfume before.
Yes! You’ll be guided to select from a variety of fragrance notes and blends to craft a perfume that suits your personal taste.
Yes, the museum is set in a 19th-century mansion and recreates the ambiance of an early 20th-century perfume factory, immersing you in the world of traditional French perfumery.
Yes, but because workshops are limited to about 10 participants, it’s best to book together in advance to ensure availability.
Entry to the museum is free, so no tickets are required. Workshops should be booked online in advance to guarantee a spot.