Private Perfume-Making Experiences
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers for a private perfume-making experience available on California's Central Coast. Sol Aromatics comes to you — a home, vacation rental, winery, hotel, retreat center, or workplace in Solvang, Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley, or the surrounding Central Coast.
What to expect
Guided, hands-on perfumery
Susan walks your group through essential oils, absolutes, tinctures, and perfume bases, explaining how each material contributes to a finished scent. You'll smell, compare, and discover as you go.
Create your signature perfume.
Learn how top, heart, and base notes come together, then build a fragrance that reflects your own taste. Each guest leaves with a handcrafted keepsake.
Personalized attention
Groups are capped at 10 guests, so everyone gets individual guidance and time to explore the materials at a comfortable pace.
Pricing
Individual experience
90 minutesCouples experience
2 guests, 2 hours, one-on-one guidanceSmall private group
3–4 guests, 2½ to 3 hours, ideal for an intimate gatheringSignature private experience
5–10 guests, approximately 3 hoursCurated seasonal & specialty experiences
Specially designed fragrance themes and botanical palettes, such as rose-centered florals, fougères, amber, and seasonal conceptsPotions of Intention
A limited October Halloween perfume-making experience centered on scent, intention, and creativity, with a handcrafted keepsakeCustom experiences
Created specifically around your group's chosen concept or themeThe host arranges the venue and covers any venue costs. A private Sol Aromatics location in Buellton may be available for smaller groups. Santa Barbara, Montecito, Santa Maria, and Orcutt bookings add a $100 travel fee; other areas beyond the Santa Ynez Valley are quoted individually.
Perfect for
Celebrations
- Anniversaries
- Bachelorette parties
- Birthdays (including Sweet 16)
- Bridal celebration
- Weddings and elopements
- Women's weekends
Groups and organizations
- Corporate events and team building
- Retreats
- Sororities and sisterhood events
Seasonal and hosted events
- Halloween
- Holiday parties
- Mother's Day
- Valentine's Day
"Susan taught me and 7 friends how to each create a unique scent at my birthday party. She guided us through top, middle, and base notes with real expertise, and I still get compliments on my scent — most people don't even know I mixed it myself. It was the most fun we've had at a party, and we're still talking about it."
— Susan B.
Submit an Inquiry Form
Share a few details about your group and occasion, and we'll be in touch within 1–2 business days to create the perfect experience for you.
Book a Free Phone Consultation
Prefer to talk it through? Schedule a free call, and we'll help you find the perfect experience for your group.