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Florence Perfume Masterclass: Learn Historical Florentine Alchemy and Create a Personal Fragrance
4.7
170 Ratings
Firenze
Get acquainted with your experienced perfumer and gain insight into the methods and mysteries of the age-old Florentine alchemy practice. You will receive your instruction in a historic, ambiance-filled workspace, picking up all the tricks of the craft and getting the opportunity to create your very own custom-made perfume.
Get acquainted with your experienced perfumer and gain insight into the methods and mysteries of the age-old Florentine alchemy practice. You will receive your instruction in a historic, ambiance-filled workspace, picking up all the tricks of the craft and getting the opportunity to create your very own custom-made perfume.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via Ghibellina, 190 - Join your expert fragrance creator at Antica Erboristeria San Simone for an immersive olfactory journey!\nThe workshop will be conducted in an enchanting, time-honored studio established in the 1700s. This venerable establishment has, over centuries, fused the scientific understanding of healthcare with the hands-on wisdom of…
- Via Ghibellina, 190 - Join your expert fragrance creator at Antica Erboristeria San Simone for an immersive olfactory journey!\nThe workshop will be conducted in an enchanting, time-honored studio established in the 1700s. This venerable establishment has, over centuries, fused the scientific understanding of healthcare with the hands-on wisdom of the curative powers of botanicals, blossoms, and fruits.\nYou’ll be transported to the enchanting era of the Florentine alchemists and herbalists, amidst an array of distinctive glass containers, vials, and exotic scents. Tracing the historic paths of Catherine de Medici and René le Florentine, your expert scent designer will lead you through the intricate process that culminates in the crafting of your bespoke scent.\nUpon conclusion of the workshop, you’ll be presented with a 30ml vial of your own tailor-made perfume. Every attendee will also be given a commemorative certificate to mark the occasion. Don’t miss out on this genuinely unique experience.
What's Included
- Craft your own personal fragrance from a selection of essences
- Learn about the history of perfumery in Florence
- Receive an official certificate of your creation
- Take home 30ml of your own bespoke perfume
- Enjoy a welcome tour of the ‘Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone’ store and artisanal workshop
- Relax during a coffee break with complimentary beverages
- Craft your own personal fragrance from a selection of essences
- Learn about the history of perfumery in Florence
- Receive an official certificate of your creation
- Take home 30ml of your own bespoke perfume
- Enjoy a welcome tour of the ‘Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone’ store and artisanal workshop
- Relax during a coffee break with complimentary beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
- All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Location
Via Ghibellina, 190
Via Ghibellina
Via Ghibellina 190 RED - Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(170 Ratings)
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Robert_g
Oct 26, 2024
Fantastic Florence Fall Fagrance - I loved learning about the process of how perfumes are created. Ellen, our instructor not only shared her knowledge of the history of perfume but used her skills in developing my individual scent. After I selected my favorite scents within the three levels Ellen assisted each participant developing their “signature” scent❤️. It will be difficult to wait the 30 days before you can actually use the perfume. The overall experience was a fantastic way to end my travels in Florence, Italy!!!
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Carmel_c
Oct 10, 2024
Doing this again - Wonderful small group with the ladies very knowledgeable and helpful with lots of history. So enjoyed the whole experience and will be doing this again. You even get your own bottle of perfume to take home with your own recipe.
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Dougandjudy_c
Oct 6, 2024
Perfume of a European experience - The staff were extremely helpful and instructions easy to follow. Sharing with other participants from other countries proved interesting also.
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Charity_a
Sep 28, 2024
Awesome experience with friendly host - The class was very enjoyable and we loved talking with our host! We started right on time, learned about the history of the shop, and the process of making fragrances.
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Mike_b
Sep 27, 2024
So special and unique - This was such a special and wonderful class! Extremely unique and beautiful. Really romantic thing to do on our anniversary! Absolutely loved it!
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Roxanne_l
Sep 24, 2024
Favorite Activity - The educational information from the wonderful team is beyond the normal Experience.
This shop is so beautiful.
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Belinda_m
Oct 20, 2024
Scents in Florence - Lovely host who was very welcoming and knowledgeable about perfume. We enjoyed choosing our favourite scents and loved taking home our perfume.
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Shannonhu2609bi
Oct 19, 2024
Happy with my unique fragrance - Nice little perfumery. The host was friendly and informative. However, as a few others mentioned, there wasn’t much of an education received during the process. It was a lot of waiting, and rather than getting to create my own fragrance all of the elements I selected were taken and prepared by the apprentice behind the scenes. Wish I could’ve been more hands-on.
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Gr8vac8tion
Oct 24, 2024
Basic introduction - limited scent options. - The experience was ok. I was so excited to come away with something I LOVED with scents I know I like but I came away with something very different. I learned about the three levels and how each builds together like a recipe to make the overall impression and scent but we didn't learn anything about what might go together or what doesn't. There was a really limited number of scents to choose from in each level and I was disappointed that scents I know I love (or ones similar) were not options. It's like being in a cooking show and you have to make a meal from whatever they supply in the limited pantry... might work out... might not... and it's certainly not what you'd choose if you got a better selection. In the end, I found that many of our perfumes smelled quite similar. I was glad the class size was small so we didn't have to wait for everyone to have theirs made but we did t really get to know the professionals just the lady delivering the instructions. I would choose a class with a wider variety of scents available to choose from and pay more to come away with something I love. Hoping I like it better after 30 days.
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Rukhsaanas
Oct 12, 2024
Meh - Way more basic than expected. The host was not as described “master perfumer”! She was lovely but a basic apprentice and the class was not very educational
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