Perfume Making Workshop in a Stylish Galata Atelier in Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Booked 5+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Trinity_F ·

Nov 2025

This was such a fun experience my husband and I decided to make cologne and perfume for our twins back at home for Christmas. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to sense and help you make a perfectly seamless cologne. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Esin is who helped us she was just a sweetheart.

· Tue_M ·

Feb 2026

I love perfume and this workshop was everything I have been looking for! The range and variety of fragrances provided is unforeseen. Not only can you find all the scents you like but you can definitely experiment and paint a story through scents alone!

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Overview

What's Included

90+ premium perfume components - Turkey's most diverse fragrance selection
50ml glass perfume bottle with personalized label & elegant gift box
Expert perfume making guidance in Turkish, English or Russian
Unlimited water & Turkish delight served throughout your session
Learn Ottoman perfume traditions & fragrance layering techniques

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Highlights in Istanbul Workshops
Hacımimi, Lüleci Hendek Cd. no:20/A, 34000 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
A spacious and bright studio located diagonally to the right of "Arada Beyrut" Cafe and directly across from "Lavander" Cafe.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 194 reviews

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Lovely afternoon in Galata

Farah_S, Apr 2026

I had a lovely afternoon mixing my perfume in Istanbul. Huseyin was very knowledgeable and helpful in making my perfume. I would recommend this experience to everyone!

Fun experience

Maria_C, Apr 2026

Had a fabulous time. Z was knowledgeable and friendly. You take home a good size perfume so choose your scents wisely!

Great for family.

lizzieroy, Mar 2026

Max was a great impatient teacher for our family of four. The location was easy to find and took just the right amount of time.

We had a great time...

Mandi_R, Feb 2026

We had a great time making perfume! We loved it and the instructors so much that we stayed for lamp and jewelry making :)

The best perfume workshop ever!!

Tue_M, Feb 2026

Trainers are bare...

Asl_C, Nov 2025

Trainers are barely have an idea on the topic they are supposed to hold the workshop, and are poor on both Turkish and English. Absolutely overpriced experience

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello, We have carefully reviewed our records and would like to clarify that there is no booking or attendance under your name or profile for this workshop. According to our system, you did not participate in the experience, so the claims made in this review do not reflect a real visit. All of our workshops are conducted by trained instructors, and sessions are delivered in either Turkish or English depending on the booking details. We take feedback from actual guests very seriously, but unfortunately this comment appears to be based on an experience that did not take place. For transparency and fairness to both our team and genuine guests, we kindly ask that reviews reflect real, attended experiences only. Best regards,

Must do!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Trinity_F, Nov 2025

Smells so good and so fun

Erin_B, Oct 2025

It was a very unique and awesome experience. Some many different options and smalls. They walk you through the whole process!

Not to miss!

Uzma_J, Oct 2025

Did this with my teen daughter and rescheduled at the last minute. That would explain why poor Elmaq was working 3 classes by himself, but still managed to guide us. We made a big error in our perfuming calculations, but he kindly helped us fix it and for only a minor upcharge, which resulted in a lot more perfume for us. Not going to cry about that! I’d do this again and check out their other on site classes with really great photo opps for their tea ceremonies. It’s a fun place and activities that leave some great memories. I can’t wash these scents off me because they’re strong, but I have minimal sensitivities and am enjoying it.

Amazing little shop

deshini_m, Sep 2025

Once we got there, the shop was so cool. We changed our mind and wanted to switch to doing a stained glass project and they were wonderful about it. Loved our experience.

My scent my story in Istanbul

Nadege_N, Aug 2025

I had an AMAZING time. I met a mother and daughter from Maine and we had a blast. Our perfumer was HILARIOUS. He made the experience so much fun. We were mixing some crazy oils and he was able to help us balance everything. I can’t wait for my perfume to be set and ready to spray on. Hopefully it’s not too strong.

A Must Try Unique Hands-On Experience

Alicia_F, Jul 2025

If you have not checked this place out, this is a must on your next trip to Istanbul. I had been wanting to try something new, and I decided I would try a perfume workshop. I arrived a bit early so the staff said I could also sign up for a jewelry making workshop while I waited. I worked with Zeynep for the first experience. She was absolutely amazing. She helped me select the best color of metal based on my vein color and shared the meaning of each charm I selected. Zeynep was amazing. She is very patient and has created some beautiful pieces of jewelry. After Zeynep helped me craft and finalize my necklace, I worked with an Islam and a larger group of folks for the perfume creation. Islam did a great job explaining the process and supporting everyone crafting their personalized scents! It was so amazing to smell the scents and create something so unique and personalized! I would definitely return to do this again! I will definitely visit this company again.

Amazing experience

Cherie_S, Apr 2025

Kamran was so knowledgeable and kind! We were successful in creating the scent I wanted. He was so pleasant and really made the experience memorable. This was a great value for cost activity, and they even served me tea and Turkish delight! So fun

Highly recommended

Rosina_B, Mar 2025

Highly recommended. Learned a lot about making perfumes. Made my own perfume with my own scents that I like .

Best workshop ever!

Carolina_V, Jan 2025

This was an amazing experience. We are very grateful for the time we spent with Mr Kadir and Firat. They shared a lot of Turkeys history and culture, while having some tea and learning about the art of creating perfumes. They even took time to show us the view from the rooftop :) And the best part: got a unique souvenir to give to a loved one (a perfume made by ourselves). We recommend this stop if you are visiting Instabul or if you are looking for a life time experience !