August 30th, 2025, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Buellton, CA
How timeless and enchanting would it be to create your very own natural solid perfume — a fragrance worn close to the skin, as it was in the days of Cleopatra?
For this exclusive event, I am opening the doors of my home in Buellton, CA, to a select, intimate group. In this immersive workshop, you’ll step into the ancient tradition of solid perfumes — treasured for thousands of years as portable, personal scents.
Ancient Egypt
Legend has it that Cleopatra was a true perfume enthusiast, delighting in blends of exotic oils and spices, which she stored in refillable ceramic containers. The ancient Egyptians had a clever technique: they heated oils, fats, and beeswax, mixing them with fragrant ingredients, then cooled the mixture into solid balls or cones. These luxurious scented concoctions were highly valued for anointing and perfuming the skin. Cleopatra was known for keeping her skin soft and beautifully scented. Just picture a modern-day Cleopatra with a little fragrance compact, dabbing perfume on her pulse points and hair throughout the day!
In this workshop, you will …
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Receive personalized guidance in blending your signature scent.
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Formulate your fragrance balm using a palette of essential oils, absolutes, and handcrafted botanical-infused carrier bases.
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Play scent games to discover how fragrance connects to memory, imagery, and emotion;
- And leave with your custom-made solid perfume and a take-home guide of the process.
✨ This rare event offers not only a chance to create your fragrance but also to explore my personal perfume studio and fragrant garden, where you will be able to view the traditional enfleurage process and see the very flowers I use in my work. With only a small group of adult participants, it promises a warm, intimate, and unforgettable experience.
All materials are provided — bring yourself and your imagination.
Adults only.
Please arrive fragrance-free, as outside perfumes will interfere with your experience and the group’s.
Once registered, you will receive the location of the workshop.
