Your Signature Scent Awaits! Discover the Secret Perfume Workshops of the Gulf

Ditch the generic bottles! From Dubai to Riyadh, immersive perfume-making workshops are letting you bottle your own memories. Here's your fragrant guide

Ever spritzed a perfume and been instantly transported? That’s the magic of Arabic scent. But what if you could CREATE that magic?

Forget just shopping for perfume. A new wave of incredible, hands-on perfume-making workshops are popping up across the Gulf, and they’re an absolute must-do for travellers and locals. Let’s dive in!

Create a Scent in a Supermall? Yes, Please!

Imagine crafting your very own fragrance in the heart of the world's most famous mall. At The Perfume Bar in Dubai Mall, you can! This chic perfume experience in Dubai blends Arabic and French traditions.

The best part? You get to play perfumer, choosing from base notes like rich oud to heart notes like velvety rose. You’ll even leave with a bottle sporting your name. It’s the ultimate custom perfume gift experience!

Instagram: @theperfumebardubai

Dive Deep into Scent Heritage

Ready for a true cultural immersion? Al Beqsha offers a stunning look into traditional perfume making in the Gulf. Their Arabic perfume workshop feels like stepping into a fragrant history book.

You’ll learn about scent layering in a traditional majlis setting and create a perfume that tells your own story. It’s a meaningful and unforgettable activity.

Instagram: @albeqsha

Go Pro with a Riyadh Perfume Course

Calling all future fragrance moguls! In Riyadh, Studio Resa offers a professional perfume-making Riyadh course. Led by an expert, this two-day, certified program is no ordinary class.

This immersive fragrance workshop teaches you the science of scent. You’ll learn about the aromatic pyramid and source quality oils. It’s perfect for taking your love for fragrance to a serious, new level.

Instagram: @resa_perfumer

Luxury & Oud: The 5-Star Experience

For a dose of pure indulgence, the Arabic perfume workshop at Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a dream. Set in a stunning, serene location, you’ll be guided by an expert to blend a bespoke scent.

Focusing on classic elements like oud and amber, this oud perfume workshop is as luxurious as a spa day. You’ll leave feeling pampered and with a beautiful, personal fragrance.

Photo: Fulvio Ciccolo

Master the Ancient Art of Bukhoor

For something truly unique, check out the oud perfume class in Dubai at the Dusit Hotel. This session focuses on Bukhoor, the ancient art of fragrant incense.

You’ll learn to mix oils and oud wood to create your very own fragrant disc. It’s a deeply traditional and sensory experience that stands out from all the rest.

Your Fragrant Journey Starts Now!

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to stop wearing someone else’s story. Book a perfume-making workshop in Dubai or a fragrance workshop in Riyadh and create a scent that is uniquely, wonderfully YOU!

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