Seoul Perfume-Making Workshops

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Activity Overview

Creating a personalized perfume in Seoul is a unique cultural activity that blends creativity, scent exploration, and meaningful souvenirs. These workshops allow travelers to design a custom fragrance using professional materials, guided by experts, in settings ranging from trendy studios to traditional hanok houses. This comparison covers three popular perfume-making workshops in Seoul, each offering a different atmosphere, duration, and depth of perfumery knowledge.

 

IVisitKorea’s Top Pick

Make Your K-Scent Perfume: Modern One-Day Class in Seoul – Viator

Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul
Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul
$96.00
Viator.com

Why We Selected It

Among the three options, this workshop stands out for its immersive storytelling approach, use of IFRA-certified materials, curated Korean scents, and highly personalized guidance in a small-group setting. It offers the most balanced experience for travelers seeking both cultural depth and creative satisfaction.

 

Comparison Table: Seoul Perfume-Making Experiences

Feature Make Your K-Scent Perfume (Viator) Perfume-Making Workshop in a Hanok (GetYourGuide) GN Perfume Studio Experience (Klook)
Location Apgujeong, Gangnam Traditional Hanok near Daehakro Bangbae-dong, Seocho
Duration 2 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour
Language English, Korean English, Korean English, Korean (survey also in Chinese & Japanese)
Inclusions 50ml perfume, 10ml travel bottle, tea & Korean snacks, gift pouch 50ml perfume, professional guidance 50ml perfume, wrapping
Exclusions Transportation Transportation Optional add-ons (diffuser, candle, fabric mist)
Unique Features K-scent storytelling, olfactory pyramid lesson, small group (max 4) Over 500 fragrance materials, serene hanok setting Psychological scent test, Korea’s first-generation perfumer concept
Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before Free cancellation up to 24 hours before Free cancellation up to 72 hours before

 

Price Comparison

Seoul Self Perfume Making Activity in Seoul by GN Perfume Studio
Seoul Self Perfume Making Activity in Seoul by GN Perfume Studio
$40.65
Seoul: Perfume-Making Workshop in a Hanok
Seoul: Perfume-Making Workshop in a Hanok
$51.81
Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul
Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul
$96.00

Why Choose This Tour

Make Your K-Scent Perfume: Modern One-Day Class in Seoul (Viator)

This tour is ideal for travelers who want a deeply personal and cultural experience. The workshop emphasizes Korean-inspired scents, storytelling through fragrance, and hands-on blending with expert support in a relaxed, boutique-style studio.

Seoul: Perfume-Making Workshop in a Hanok (GetYourGuide)

This experience is perfect for those seeking a calm and aesthetic environment. The traditional hanok setting enhances the experience, while the extensive selection of over 500 materials appeals to travelers interested in niche and natural perfumes.

GN Perfume Studio Making Experience (Klook)

Best suited for budget-conscious travelers or those short on time, this workshop offers a structured and efficient introduction to perfume-making. The psychological scent test adds an interesting twist, making it a fun and accessible option for first-timers.

Conclusion

All three perfume-making workshops provide a memorable hands-on activity in Seoul, but they cater to different travel styles. The Viator experience excels in cultural storytelling and personalization, the GetYourGuide option shines in atmosphere and material variety, and the Klook workshop offers speed and value.

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