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Chicago Perfume Making Classes on Magnificent Mile

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Chicago, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Melanie_K ·
Jul 2026
Such a unique and fun experience. Went with my sister and niece and it was perfect for girl time. The host was wonderful and patient with our questions and gave expert advice. This was one of the highlights of our weekend getaway.
· Aubrie_H ·
Jun 2026
Easy to find, the experience was so much fun to do as an activity for our Chicago girls trip. The folks running it are so helpful and have the best vibe. The perfume ingredients are high quality. 10/10 experience

Overview

Souvenirs can be a fantastic way to remember a trip, but ones you’ve made yourself are even more special. In this small-group perfume-making class, craft your ideal fragrance from a range of different scents, from soft floral notes to exotic spices, and when you’re finished, personalize your bottle with a name or initials.
  • Small-group class: Lots of chances to ask your instructor questions
  • All tools included, from pipettes to beakers
  • A great way to socialize with like-minded fragrance-lovers
  • Choose from both synthetic and natural scents to suit your tastes

What's Included

  • Wide Selection of Fragrance Notes: Access to a variety of high-quality fragrance oils and essences, both synthetic and natural, to explore and choose from.
  • Guided Experience: Expert guidance throughout the workshop on fragrance selection, blending techniques, and perfume creation.
  • Perfume Blending Tools: All necessary equipment provided, including pipettes, mixing beakers, and other blending tools.
  • Parking Validation - $12 for 3 hours
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    During the workshop, we maintain a fragrance-focused environment by prohibiting food and alcohol. This ensures your palate remains clear, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the intricate scents

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 900 North Michigan Shops
    900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    Come to Reggie Hathorn Chicago. We are inside a mall-900 North Michigan Shops. We are on the 6th floor (labeled 8/August in the garage) next to the parking garage. You can enter the building off Michigan or Walton. You can enter the parking garage on Walton or Rush St. The location is on Level 6-19

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 77 reviews
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This was an amazing...

Kira_D, Jul 2026
This was an amazing experience! I like the concept of how to blend the fragrances! Choosing a unique name was great!

Perfect afternoon activity

LaShawnda_D, Jul 2026
Very easy to find. The location is perfect for small groups and solo travelers. I enjoyed learning about the process of creating perfume and the science behind each level in the scent families.

We had so much fun with...

Ayanna_J, Jul 2026
We had so much fun with Niko. She was so helpful in suggesting other scents to round out what we already had. We all enjoyed this very much.

Wonderful experience

Melanie_K, Jul 2026
Such a unique and fun experience. Went with my sister and niece and it was perfect for girl time. The host was wonderful and patient with our questions and gave expert advice. This was one of the highlights of our weekend getaway.

Ultimate ending to a GIRLS Trip

June_H, Jul 2026
Fun experience for all! I went with my niece(teen) and mother. Everyone came home with a scent that they would personally enjoy.

Summertime Fine was my fragrance

Shelia_O, Jul 2026
Doing this one for my cousin “This was a great experience. Our group was lively and friendly! We helped one another and cheered as each person made their first fragrance! So glad we did it!”

September was my fragrance

Shelia_O, Jul 2026
Doing this one for my sister. I received the link because I purchased the tickets. “ Loved loved loved the experience. I named my fragrance September because that’s my birthday month. Great atmosphere. Oregon was lovely. We definitely plan to go back and bring more people the next time. “

Summertime Sexy

Shelia_O, Jul 2026
Oregon is knowledgeable and personable!! Great time! I learned a great deal!! Loved my fragrance. Sprayed it today!

Great afternoon with the girls!

Chavonne_D, Jun 2026
This was a fun activity for my sisters and niece. Making fragrances that matched our personalities was so interactive and revealed a lot about each person. How recommend for a nice outing for friends, family and couples.

Girl trip win

Aubrie_H, Jun 2026
Easy to find, the experience was so much fun to do as an activity for our Chicago girls trip. The folks running it are so helpful and have the best vibe. The perfume ingredients are high quality. 10/10 experience

So much fun! The...

Lynn_D, Jun 2026
So much fun! The instructor was knowledgeable and encouraging. We had a great time and left with a wonderful one of a kind fragrance

Great experience.

Darlene_E, Jun 2026
Great way to spend a cloudy afternoon. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Not overbearing or pushy.

Interesting

Elizabeth_K, Jun 2026
It was interesting. Workers were friendly. Wish they had lemon as a scent. They needed a place to wash hands after making the perfume.

Chicago Breeze

Sande_J, Jun 2026
So much fun! Alana provided great instructions and was available to answer questions, while allowing me to explore scents at my own pace. She provided suggestions so that I was totally pleased with my final blend. I named my personal scent: Chicago Breeze.

We had a great time...

Donna_S, May 2026
We had a great time making our custom perfumes. Exceeded our expectations. Was a great way to spend an afternoon with friends!

Great Sunday with a friend

Liliya_T, Apr 2026
Nice location, easy access, friendly environment, well educated staff! Interesting subject to explore further! Enjoyed all options to explore different oils

Totally worth it

Paul_J, Apr 2026
All the employees where super nice and helpful I had an awesome time with my girlfriend and she feels the same way!!!

10 stars

Jordyn_D, Apr 2026
This was so much fun! You go in sit down and the instructors explain how everything works. It allows you to be creative and a keepsake for the experience!

Love it!!!

Ebony_B, Apr 2026
Friendly staff and experience. Everything you need is right in front of you. Instructions was clear and precise.

Perfume making

Tessa_S, Apr 2026
Super fun perfume making class, there's a bunch of scents to choose from and you mix them together to create your own unique scent. They keep a record of what combination you used and you can even order more from them when you run out! I love the scent I made, thank you!

Best experience in Chicago

Crystal_O, Apr 2026
Niko was a great instructor, she made the process simple and fun and also helped us make selections. I would highly recommend this for all ages.

Great experience! With...

Lelela_L, Apr 2026
Great experience! With more than 3-4 steps and over 4 people there should’ve been more than one person organizing the class. We often had to guess what the next step was because she was unavailable. Very sweet girl but soft spoken. Overall a great experience! My partner thoroughly enjoyed himself. Worth the time and effort.

Great experience !

Kimberly_L, Mar 2026
Great experience!! Don’t be late they charge $20 bucks extra they have nice atomizer to pick from. You name your scent but it would be nice to have the label printed

Amazing experience

melissa_y, Mar 2026
So much fun doing this with my daughter and made the best perfume. They had great instructions and made it easy.

Fun perfume making experience

Daniela_S, Mar 2026
Great experience , nice activity to do with teenagers and young adults. Perfect for a rainy and cold day.

It was a fun experience,...

Kris_M, Mar 2026
It was a fun experience, but I think there could be more informational/educational before starting to make your own

Do it 🫶

Jocelyn_H, Mar 2026
The class I attended was very intimate (total of 3 people including myself), which was not what I expected at all. It was super fun though and it was nice to be able to have more attention from the person teaching the class. Overall I’d give this experience a 9/10, I only took 1 away as it was difficult to find if you’re not from there or familiar with that mall. Super fun and solo-friendly!!

Non pressured. Adequate...

Eleanor_A, Mar 2026
Non pressured. Adequate time and unique experience. Can upgrade to bigger and prettier bottles. Also have masculine bottles and scents

Best gift ever!

Nichole_R, Feb 2026
This was an amazing Valentines Day gift to make with my boyfriend. We enjoyed making gifts for each other! Highly recommended

Great Girls Outing

ConnieJ_C, Feb 2026
This was so much fun. A great way to do something special with your gal pals. And you go home with your own chosen bottle of fragrance.

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