BELFAST WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Design a Signature Scent: Belfast’s Two‑Hour Fragrance Lab
In a focused two‑hour workshop at The Perfume Studio in Belfast you’ll blend, name and bottle a bespoke perfume — this guide explains the flow, what to expect, and how to prepare.
Design a Signature Scent: Belfast’s Two‑Hour Fragrance Lab.
Adventure brief
Design a Signature Scent: Belfast’s Two‑Hour Fragrance Lab
Settle into a compact, sensory workshop in Belfast where The Perfume Studio leads a guided mixology session: you explore top, middle and base notes, combine exclusive blends, name your creation and walk away with a personalized bottle registered for reorder.
On Lisburn Road in south Belfast, the Fragrance Design Experience — offered by The Perfume Studio at Ciara Daly Make-Up School, 397 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7EW — compresses a lifetime of scent knowledge into a two-hour, hands-on workshop. Designed for anyone over 16, this small-group session (maximum 18) walks you through perfume basics—top, heart and base notes—then lets you blend, name and bottle a signature atomiser to take home. The room is set up like a perfumer’s lab crossed with a cocktail bar: rows of labelled vials, scent strips fanned like playing cards, and a mixology table where instructors guide you through composition and balance. Signature features include exclusive studio blends created by master perfumers, a choice of atomiser sizes (5ml, 20ml, 30ml and 100ml), and lifetime registration of your formula so you can reorder the exact mix forever. The experience is broadly unisex; scent families range from fresh citrus and green accords to warm woods and florals, giving tactile and aromatic variety. The Perfume Studio leans into education and ceremony. You’ll start with a briefing on perfumery history and olfactory structure, then move to guided mixing with an instructor who will help calibrate proportions and suggest corrections. Bottling is done on site in your selected atomiser; gold, platinum and diamond packages add larger volumes and little luxuries like coloured atomisers and afternoon tea. Accessibility note: venue has stairs and no elevator; arrive 15 minutes early and expect on-road parking. Why book this as part of a Belfast visit? It’s an intimate, memorable counterpoint to the city’s outdoor trails and historic sites—an active, sensory craft where you leave with a bespoke object rather than just a snapshot. The experience is ideal for couples, creative travelers, gift-givers and anyone curious about the chemistry of scent. Practical advantages include small group sizes, expert guidance, and flexible reorders via your online fragrance library. Plan ahead: sessions fill fast on weekends and evenings; vouchers are valid and upgradable, and the studio accepts changes free up to seven days before. If you want a keepsake, add the atomiser pen or a larger bottle on the day. Whether you come for the bubbly, the chat or the joy of composing a scent that is unmistakably yours, this Belfast workshop delivers a clear, memorable craft: design, name and register a perfume that will return you instantly to Lisburn Road every time you spray it. Choose from Gold (£49 for 5ml), Platinum (£59 for 20ml) or Diamond (£69 for 30ml), each including a glass of bubbly; afternoon tea is optional or available as an add-on. Booking changes are free seven days before; a £25 rebooking fee applies after that, and trip protection can extend cancellation closer to the event.
Route Schematic
Itinerary — step by step
A typical session moves from welcome through education to hands‑on blending and registration; times and the exact sequence may vary.
A Warm Welcome
Begin with a glass of bubbly, orange juice or a soft drink as you settle into the studio and the session begins.
The Perfume Studio Heritage
Learn the background and expertise behind The Perfume Studio and gain context for the blends you will use.
Fragrance Exploration
Explore top, middle and base notes and discover how they combine as you evaluate the studio’s exclusive blends.
Signature Scent Mixology
Work with perfume stylists to hand‑blend your bespoke fragrance, refining the balance until you are satisfied.
Name Your Creation
Choose a name for your fragrance; the studio records the formula so it can be reproduced in the future.
Fragrance Registration
Your finished scent is bottled and registered for life so you can reorder the exact formula later.
This is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change; sessions run at various times and the operator may adjust the sequence or schedule. Note the event has limited capacity and room rules apply.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The experience is a compact, guided sensory journey: you arrive and are welcomed with a drink, hear the story of The Perfume Studio, then move through structured exploration of fragrance notes before blending, naming and bottling your own scent with stylist support.
THE CRAFT
A hands‑on perfume mixology masterclass
Under the direction of expert perfume stylists you experiment with a curated collection of blends created by master perfumers, learning how notes interact and how to build a balanced, wearable fragrance.
THE KEEPSAKE
Bottle it, name it and register it for life
At the end of the session your unique formula is recorded, your fragrance is bottled and named, and you receive a registered scent you can reorder whenever you want.
THE OCCASION
A small luxury experience — perfect to share
The Gold, Platinum and Diamond options include a glass of bubbly and optional afternoon tea for a more indulgent visit, making the workshop a memorable gift or a refined shared outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and the constraints to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All you need to bring is your nose and an open mind; the studio provides all materials for blending and bottling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What happens during the perfume experience?
You explore fragrance notes and work alongside expert perfume stylists to create your own signature scent, which you can name and take home.
Do I need any prior experience with perfumes?
Not at all — the experience is designed for everyone, from complete beginners to fragrance enthusiasts, with experts guiding you every step of the way.
Can I make a bad smelling fragrance?
No — whatever you make will smell good. It’s possible your creation may not suit your taste, but the studio’s process makes that outcome extremely unlikely.
Is the experience suitable for men?
Yes — the experience is fully inclusive and the studio’s blends are broadly unisex.
Can I join my friend or partner if I don’t have a ticket?
No — all guests must have their own ticket to participate due to the way the event is structured and room capacity.
Can I choose or upgrade the size of my fragrance?
Yes — you can select from 5ml, 20ml, 30ml or 100ml atomisers and you may upgrade on the day; you may also create additional fragrances during your session.
Can I reorder my fragrance in the future?
Yes — your fragrance formula is stored and registered for life in your online account so you can reorder anytime.
Are the perfumes suitable for sensitive skin?
The studio uses high‑quality fragrance ingredients, but if you have allergies or sensitivities you should inform the team before your session so they can advise and accommodate you.
Can I add Afternoon Tea or other extras?
Yes — Afternoon Tea and other add‑ons can be booked at purchase or up to 14 days before the event; contact the operator for availability outside that period.
Can this experience be given as a gift?
Yes — The Perfume Studio experience can be purchased as a personalised voucher that is valid for 12 months and can be sent digitally or by post.
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