Private Perfume-Making Experiences

Custom natural perfume-making experiences for small, intimate groups throughout Solvang, the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, and the Central Coast—designed to inspire, connect, and delight.

What to Expect

We Bring the Experience to You

Sol Aromatics brings the perfume-making experience to your home, vacation rental, boutique hotel, winery, museum, gallery, retreat center, workplace, or another venue of your choice throughout Santa Barbara, Solvang, the Santa Ynez Valley, and California's Central Coast. A dedicated studio space is also available for small groups.

Expert Instruction

Receive step-by-step guidance throughout the creative process as you explore the art of natural perfumery. No prior experience is necessary.

Curated Botanical Scent Library

Explore a thoughtfully curated collection of essential oils, absolutes, tinctures, and custom perfume bases that showcase the richness and diversity of natural perfumery.

Immersive Sensory Exploration

Participate in guided olfactory activities that demonstrate how scent can evoke memories, stir emotions, and inspire creativity.

Blend Your Signature Natural Perfume

Learn the fundamentals of perfume composition by blending top, heart, and base notes into a beautifully balanced natural fragrance. Every guest blends and takes home a signature natural perfume crafted in alcohol, oil, or solid format, depending on the experience.

Personalized Attention

Private perfume-making experiences are intentionally limited to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure every guest receives individual guidance throughout the creative process. This intimate group size creates a relaxed and engaging atmosphere where everyone can explore botanical essences, ask questions, and blend a signature natural perfume that reflects their individual preferences.

Group Experience Pricing

Couple's Experience - (2 participants) - $525 total
Enjoy a 2-hour private session customized for two.

Small Group Experience - (4 participants) - $150 per person
Participate in a 2.5-hour guided experience.

Larger Group Experience - (6–10 participants) - $135–$150 per person
Engage in a 3-hour guided group experience.

Pricing may vary based on travel expenses, customization, and materials used.

Perfect For

Celebrations

  • Anniversaries
  • Bachelorette parties
  • Birthday celebrations (adults, teens, and children)
  • Bridal showers
  • Couples' date nights
  • Mother's Day and mother-daughter experiences
  • Sweet 16 celebrations
  • Weddings
  • Women's weekends and ladies' nights

Groups & Organizations

  • Community organizations
  • Corporate events
  • Fundraisers
  • Retreats
  • Sororities and sisterhood events

Seasonal & Hosted Events

  • Halloween
  • Holiday parties
  • Valentine's Day
  • Winery, museum, and gallery-hosted experiences

What Hosts Are Saying

“I invited Susan to teach me and 7 of my friends how to each create a unique scent at my birthday party. Susan is a well-informed perfumer who guided us through many botanical choices, helping us blend top, middle, and base notes to create our unique scents. She shared her expertise in a way that helped me create a harmonious blend of botanicals that I adore. When I wear it, I receive many compliments on my scent from people who don’t know I mixed it myself! Each of my party guests went home with a bottle of the exclusive scent they had created that afternoon. We had a ball, laughing, chatting about the botanicals, sharing ideas, and enjoying our time together. I recommend that Susan share her workshop with you. It was the most fun we have had at a party, and we are still discussing it!”

— Susan B.

Ready to Plan Your Experience?

Every private perfume-making experience begins with a brief phone consultation. During the call, we’ll discuss your group, location, and occasion, answer your questions, and help you determine the experience that best fits your celebration.

Use the calendar below to schedule your consultation.