My girlfriend and I visited Paris mid February and prior to visiting, she had recommended that we book a workshop at this Perfume studio from positive reviews she had read on Trip Advisor. The concept of being able to create a customized scent seemed intriguing and out of the ordinary in comparison to normal tourist activities, so we decided on the 'En Couple' package, which is a workshop for couples where you make two customized scents in accordance to personal tastes. Since we had only 3 full days in Paris, after booking, I had emailed the Les Parfums team via their website to set a specific time and date. They were willing to accommodate a Monday, 11:00 AM appointment, which fell in line with our busy travel schedule. Sophie I believe is the proprietor and also lead the workshop. We began by describing what our favorite market scents were and then were given a worksheet that had a grid matrix with sections for a base, middle and the top note. We were then given out numerous scents to sample for the base note and advised to write down our favorites onto the worksheet. After, we began to mix the base note with our preferred selections. It was the same for the middle and top notes, and along each step, Sophie would critique our selections as well as provide expert guidance, so as to create balanced notes in the scent and to truly customize the output. My scent was coming out a bit too musky, but Sophie, who's obviously nothing short of a master at this craft, helped me make some corrections that really helped to fix what I was mixing. At the end, I wound up with a great men's cologne that was not too overpowering, but sweet at the same time. My girl's came out very balanced with hints of jasmine and fruit and she loved it. After we were finished, we did some last minute smell checks and Sophie bottled our concoctions into spray bottles with labels for the names that we had come up with for our cologne/perfume. The end product was of very high quality and lasted pretty much the whole day. A much better experience than buying some cologne at Bloomingdales! Your customized scent is saved and I believe you can also re-order anytime directly from Les Parfums! Both my partner and I loved the lesson and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Paris. If you are in town, I highly recommend this little studio as it's truly a unique and fun experience and totally out of the ordinary in comparison to the usual tourist stuff. read more

Wonderful workshop and Lola was a great guide. A very unique fragrance created from so many different scents. I had no idea how complicated it could be. I'm very happy with it and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommend. read more

My college age daughter and myself had a wonderful afternoon at Le studio des Parfums. . CONFIRMATION: We used their website to book directly rather than a 3rd person group like TripAdvisor, where they promptly confirmed our reservation as well as sent a reminder email (we originally booked with another perfumer via viator but had no contact, no confirmation, no record of activity thus we assumed they never received our reservation...that's another story). Les studios was incredibly professional in handling our reservation. OUR EXPERIENCE : Lola, our "nez", was fabulous. She gave a really interesting detailed explanation as to not only what we were doing but how and why in both French and English as there was another person in our tiny 3 person group who did not speak English. We did not feel rushed or ignored as rated our scents. Lola was also very patient -it took my daughter and I longer to create our perfumes following the recipe Lola created for us based on our scent likes and rankings- than the other person in our group who finished about half an hour early than we did. It was interesting as she thoughtfully asked us questions as she created our personal perfume recipe making sure to balance the base notes, middle and top notes of our unique scents. FINISHING UP: At the end she helped us come up with an interesting name for our perfume, made sure we correctly finished paperwork that would allow us to reorder our creations if we wanted in the future and gave us some very welcomed recommendations of a special cake place and other food recommendations. 5/5 all day long. Our experience creating perfume guided by Lola was amazing and I recommend you do this the first day you are in Paris as you will create a scent that will be tied to your Paris memories. What a great way to start a very exciting mother daughter trip. Thank you Lola! read more

The experience of making the perfume itself was absolutely wonderful. My problem with them comes when ordering a replacement bottle. I ordered a bottle of my daughter's formula as a present for her. The order provided her name and her formula number. I received a package in only 10 days here in the USA. But, they did not send my daughter's formula as I ordered, but sent my own formula. Three emails have been sent with absolutely no response in the last 30 days. read more

Had a wonderful experience making my own perfume! Lady was very attentive and explained the process. My friend and I loved the experience and we both made perfumes we loved. This is a must do if you visit Paris! read more

My husband and I had a great time making our own scents, but let me tell you, it is hard work. I would highly recommend that everyone have this experience! read more

This was one of the coolest things we did in Paris. Sophie, the owner was so sweet. She asked what scents and perfume brands we liked and then we started blending our perfumes. It was so fun and and a nice way to spend an afternoon in Paris after walking for several days. My fiancé got a $95 bottle and I got a $140 bottle. Kind of an expensive souvenir and it took about 2 hours but I think it was worth it. We have our own signature scent! We got to name our perfume and we can reorder online. I defiantly recommend coming here when in Paris. Oh and the surrounding district is so nice, great for fancy shopping and dining! read more

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Dear Sophie, What a wonderful time I had at your studio. Thank you for having us, and I can't wait for your opening in New York **crosses fingers** Review: When asked what was one of my favorite things about France, this was definitely one of the top 10 things to do. While in France, we stayed in a castle on the outskirts. We had activities planned for each day, but only arts and shopping scheduled for Paris. Well after spending quite a bit of money shopping we decided that our project for the next day in Paris will include making our own perfume. We called, (from our hotel front desk) made an appointment, and voila the next day we were on our journey. Her shop was located in an area that we deemed to be very authentic. Not very touristy, and you can tell that a lot of locals frequent the area. We were warmly greeted at her shop and began the process. Because we were a party of four, we had the luxury of having the studio for ourselves during the process. Sophie was very patient and informative. She explained her role as a "nose", taught us about the different notes in a fragrance, and about how each note reveals itself over time. She then asked us what kind of fragrances we liked, and asked a little more about us to get a scent profile. Well let's just say we had a very diverse group. I like clean scents, my mom likes deep florals, my sister likes woody scents, and my cousin likes fruity scents (particularly peach lol). Yet, even with all our differences she sat with each one of us, helped us go through the process of accepting and rejecting the notes from her vast collection of fragrances, and we all left the shop with something that we loved. I was particularly pleased that I did not become ill with the process. I am very sensitive to certain scents, and just knew that being in a studio of perfumes would trigger a migraine. Gladly it did not. We all opted to go with the largest option, and I definitely plan to order more. (Sophie makes a recipe of each scent so that you can easily order a new version when in the U.S.). My one con is that there was a scent that she ran out of that we all loved, but I kid you not her suggested replacement smelled ten times better (I found out how much better when I returned to the U.S.--apparently once it sets it smells a TON better). My takeaway (after this novel) is that it was a great learning experience, I left with awesome product, and when I get complimented on my scent (which happens VERY often) I can flip my hair and say, "ah this scent?? It's a one of a kind scent made by myself and a professional nose in Paris" :D read more

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We scheduled an 11 am appointment with Sophie. We arrived early and had coffee at a cafe near by. She was on time and greeted us at the door! The level of service and attentiveness that she provided for my girlfriend was second to none. Sophie was very kind and let me take part in the selection process ( I tried to stay out of it as much as possible). She made my expresso while I waited. The process from start to finish took about two hours and the final product was beyond perfect! It has been 9 hours since we left the store and my girlfriend still can't stop smelling her wrist, she like the perfume that much!!!! We got the 100ml package, and Sophie saves the recipe so we can order more in the future. Come here! You won't regret it!!! read more

My mother has been so excited to come here and though she would never admit this, I think she planned our whole trip around having this experience - mixing our own signature perfumes. I honestly did not know what to expect, and went with an open mind... Will was extremely knowledgable, full of energy, helpful and inviting...he made a 2+ hr experience feel like 30 minutes! Long and short of it, all I have to say is wow! We had an amazing time and took away a most unique experience. I can not wait to wear my perfume for the first time when I get back to the states. Thank you for your hospitality, enthusiasm, and expertise!! read more

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Went with my family to make our own perfumes and colognes and we all had amazing experience, they turned out great. Sophie was very helpful and it was a great time. Definitely a fun activity to do in Paris with friends and family! read more

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This was an amazing one of a kind experience. If you have the time, definitely make this a priority for your Paris trip. Sophie is an extremely knowledgeable guide. She breaks down the process, helps you determine what you're looking for, then teaches you how to mix your own scents. The best part is that you can always re-order your one of a kind fragrance and she'll ship it to you! read more

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Sophie was so incredibly helpful! She has a knowledge of perfume like no other. We loved our scents and were able to learn so much. This perfume will be my signature scent for life! read more

We took scooters from our hotel this Monday morning to arrive when they opened. Door was unlocked, a gal mopping the floor, and we were told you can't make perfume Monday mornings, we needed to come back at 2:00pm. Thought yelp may want to post this. According to yelp it's open Monday at 11:00am and that's when we arrived. Sitting at the local cafe now, sweaty and frustrated with a glass of Prosecco in hand. read more

A friend and I wandered into this shop one evening in Paris. We were looking for something to bring home to our mothers as a unique, Christmas present (after I tried and failed to find the now discontinued scent my mother usually wears). That was two years ago, and I'm happy to say the perfume has lasted and smells even better than the day I made it. Just today, my mom walked into the kitchen and I immediately asked what scent she had on (totally forgetting that it was the one I'd made!) She absolutely adored the personal touch of the gift and the fact that it is truly one of a kind. I highly recommend this spot for anyone who's in/going to Paris and looking for a personalized gift. (Be prepared to devote some time to crafting the perfume, though! My friend and I missed our flights back to Dublin! -- our faults, of course). My only complaints are that it's a tad pricey (but worth it, I'd say), and that when my friend and I came up with names for our separate perfume gifts, the woman working at the time (who was very friendly) accidentally mislabeled our bottles. As such, I'm a bit worried to order a refill (a wonderful service they offer!) because I'm unsure if the wrongly assigned labels on the bottle corresponds with their records. I'll post an updated review if I do place an order. read more

Sophie guided my Mother and I through a lesson on perfume making. We each made a beautiful, personalized and high quality perfume for ourselves. It took only a little more than one hour and was the perfect Parisian experience. We picked our favorite fragrances and Sophie selected the ratios with her expertise. I highly recommend a visit while in Paris! read more

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For Guys too. When i first found this wasn't sure if it was aimed towards women only, I'm glad i took the time to walk in and investigate and found that this this an experience for everyone. In about an hour I created my own perfume with Sophie's guidance. Her knowledge and advise was extremely helpful. This was one of the highlights of my time in Paris and since Sophie saved the recipe I can reorder as needed read more

The surprise best part of our trip to Paris! Sophie was amazing and was so incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable. She also spoke beautiful English which was so helpful and entirely necessary! We booked the couples 50mL x 2 session and it was well worth the cost! Loved it and all my friends are jealous! read more

Booked a perfume class and paid online through their website. At 2:05pm the day of the appointment, we arrive to find a sign on the door which displays a "back at 3" note even though our class was scheduled for 2pm. We then check email to see if a note had been sent giving an alternate time. At 2:03pm, an e-mail was received saying they couldn't confirm our class because it was full. Sure am glad they gave such notice. read more

Aaaahhh-mazing experience. Sophie was patient, pleasant and friendly. She has a good nose and will help you navigate through this signature process. I highly recommend this unique experience to those who would love their own custom made fragrance that you will enjoy creating! The essentials are from the south of France, therefore the quality of these fragrances are the best. Options range based on mL (30mL and up) all of which are under airline travel guidelines restrictions so you'll be in compliance. You can't put a price tag on this experience because it is a remarkable experience that you'll remember forever! And Sophie keeps your formula on record so when you're ready to refill, it's on file. From start to finish, this is the ultimate Parisian experience that you can't find anywhere else. We will return! read more

When I decided to spend my 40th Birthday in Paris, there were 3 things I wanted: A great scarf, a great lipstick, and a great perfume. You know, as you do, when you imagine Paris. I chose this shop because of the almost-perfect Yelp ratings and the chance to learn something new and something unique. I just thought it'd be interesting... From the first moment, it was amazing. You get a buffet of scents and are told to pick the ones you like; then you pick another scent; then you pick the last until you're sure that it's going to be a big old mess. Until Sophie, with her infinite expertise, guides you. Not just that, she shares her passion for fragrance with you. She's just as curious, just as artistic as you aim to be, just as genuine as all of the best parts of Paris are. Until with her guidance, you find the scent you were born to wear. In the end, we walked away with perfect fragrances for each of us -- If you go to Paris, do this. Find your scent. Enjoy the artists at work and feel welcome there. It's an amazing memory I will always keep. read more

Men are welcomed for a great experience too! I walked into Le Studio des Parfums out of curiosity. Sophie greeted me and showed me her studio. She explained her role as "a nose" and how she helps clients make personalized fragrances. After a few minutes I sat down and begin making a new fragrance. Every ingredient is of the highest quality, which makes the process easy even for a novice. Sophie consulted and educated me as I built my fragrance. Our work resulted it a beautiful, masculine scent that I wear regularly. Every time I spray it I think of Paris and all my wonderful memories of an incredible city. I highly recommending going to Le Studio des Parfum for a uniquely French, personal experience. read more

I had a great experience making custom perfume at this shop. I came in toward the end of the day and the owner was still able to fit me in. Picking out the scents was a lot of fun and the owner, who was very knowledgeable about perfume-making, did a great job of balancing out my selections. I'm very happy with the end result - it's my new favorite scent. I'd definitely recommend this activity to anyone visiting Paris and looking for a unique souvenir. read more

Sophie was the best!!! Two thumbs up for Christian!!! I created the best smelling Parfum with the assistance of the Great SOPHIE!!! Sophie was an expert Perfumer and helped me translate my desires into a smell that i will continue to order for yrs to come. Great for large and small groups. J'aime Sophie!!! read more

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I found this place because of Yelp and decided I would make my own bespoke perfume to celebrate my 31st birthday in Paris. I've been very intrigued with this notion since reading "The Scent Trail" by Celia Lyttelton and also because i've not yet found my "signature" scent. I popped in without a reservation and was cheerfully greeted by Sophie. She sat me down and had me pick out some scents I liked from a few vials so she could get a direction of what to suggest for all my notes. I didn't really like any of them, but after explaining the kinds of fragrances that I am attracted to, she pulled a bunch of vials out and told me to make a "like" and "don't like" pile. These were to be my bottom notes. I did the same for the middle and top notes. After I had about 15 final picks of single note scents in front of me, Sophie then sat down with me and wrote down the exact amount from each vial I was to place into a beaker. After I added the bottom notes, she smelled and tested and adjusted. She did the same after adding the middle and top notes. After all the oils were blended, we continued to add scents until Sophie said it was perfectly balanced. Then, she asked me to name my scent, which I appropriately called "Thirty-One." The whole process took about 2 hours. I had to step out of the shop between choosing my notes to clear my nose. After I was finished, I could barely decipher between any smells, and I was a little apprehensive that I wouldn't like what I had created--Sophie did call it "interesting" because I had combined a lot of different scents that I liked individually but aren't always presented together. She told me it would cure and change over the next 3 days or so, and it did. Each day it smelled a little different, a little better. And now, I love my signature scent! There are 3 levels of bespoke you can choose from: approximately 97 euro, 137 euro, and one that's more expensive (sorry, I can't remember the exact price). I chose the 137 euro package because it seemed like I would be able to get to really explore my "scent trail." Compared to other bespoke perfumers in Paris, these prices are extremely moderate. I had the time of my life and will never forget this wonderful experience! Maybe I'll be able to make a "Thirty-Two' next year, but if not, Sophie has my recipe on file and I can always order more. Warning: There is another bespoke perfumer with an extremely similar name--at least to someone not well versed in French--Le Studio Du Parfum, who is very happy to take your reservation and money online in advance. So, just be sure you have the correct address when choosing this scent shop. read more

Super fun, amazing experience and such a French thing to do while on vacation. I took a chance and popped in without an appointment (I would recommend setting one up first as its very involved and if Sophie is with a client, you'd have to come back later). She was very sweet and took me anyway and we started with my favorite scents- the base notes. I smelled tons of vials and narrowed it down to four bases, then we moved on to middle notes and then top notes. She explained what each level's significance was and then I got to pour the oils into the beaker measuring them out. At the end, I had a beautiful perfume that keeps getting better each day as it cures. She keeps the formula so I can order more from the states as well as body lotion or shower gel if I choose. A must do, if in Paris! About an hour long read more

It's too bad. I had a great experience there, but don't try to order from them online. I placed an order for a custom perfume/cologne for my husband on November 14th. Very hard to get in touch with anyone. The order finally arrived December 14th, but it was the wrong fragrance and it wasn't gift wrapped as I ordered. So frustrating. This was a gift. It will be a miracle if they respond. I've sent 6 correspondences with no answer. read more

Small shop tucked away in the Marais area by Nortre Dame. You can mix your own perfume there but I found a Hawaiian Pele (fresh floral) scent that I just fell in love with. Very nice and helpful. Check it out. read more

My husband and I went here during our honeymoon trip to Paris. It was a very small, personable shop. The pre-created fragrances are fabulous. But the best experience is creating your own scent. It tooks us a couple of hours to pick out our bass, middle and top notes with the help of the person there. I came out with a lovely fragrance that I named. The "recipe" is still there so I can re-order my custom perfum whenever I want. I would highly recommend this experience! read more

I had such a great time here with my friends. I have always wanted to make my own perfume and Sophie gave me the tools to go just that. I recommend for everyone to go there and get CREATE a signature scent of your own. Sophie was very patient, informative, and became one of the girls in our group. I will definitely return the next time I'm here! read more

We had a good time when we made our perfume. A few years later, we reordered it. We made a large order so it would last for a long time. They never sent it. Months after the order they still kept the money. Almost all my emails were apparently ignored. When I would call, they would put me off with assurances that someone would get back with me, but they never did. I find their practices to be very questionable and I would urge caution when considering giving this company any business. read more

Sophie was incredible! She juggled the workshop switching from French with a local couple, to English for my daughter and I. She was a delight and walked us through the makeup of a good perfume, asking questions and guiding us. It was an amazing experience and only added to our enjoyment of our first trip to Paris! read more

I was really looking forward to this experience since I booked it. It did not fail to exceed my expectations. Sophie was lovely and really took the time to get to know everyone's preference. She is very knowledgeable and really knows her different scents. She was very patient and provided helped suggestions. I was very impressed. I ended up with my own unique perfume that I am very proud of. I walked into the studio not sure what scent I would create and after picking out just my base notes I knew I was on the right track. With each note I got more and more excited. I ended up leaving with my own unique perfume that I am truly in love with and I cannot get enough of showing it off. If you are looking for a unique gift to come home with I would definitely recommend signing up for this experience. I cannot wait to be able to place another order. read more

All I can say is that if you are on the fence about doing this, well, get off the fence and go! It was an amazing experience with professional noses who have a passion for scent. It is best if you know the names of your favorite scents when you go. This helps them key into what categories of scents you like. The owners are truly the most amazing patient people. I watched that in action. I never was made to feel stupid or like I was getting some standard tourist gimmick scent. What they helped me create was uniquely mine. This was a defining Parisian experience for me. I hope to reorder my custom scent often and wear it for the rest of my life. Thank you Sophie and company! read more

My wife always wanted to make her own perfume and we happened to be spending a month in Europe this year so I called Sophie and made an appointment. I'm the kinda guy who's idea of perfume is one the comes in a stick with a twist bottom. Sophie quickly convinced me to take part and man am I glad she did! Sophie really took the time to help us understand the process and while we only had an hour plus, it takes on average 18 months to complete the process we went through today. My wife and I walked out of there with each our own creations that are simply put, amazing! She catalogs and records what goes into your perfume so you can re-order any time in any quantity/ It's an experience, it is an eye-opener and Sophie is a pro at what she does. We could not be happier! Thank you Sophie!!! read more

Our experience here has been HORRIBLE! The process of creating the fragrance took 3 hours after we ere told 45 minutes.. Made us miss a previous engagement.. Ordered cream and after 7 months and many phone calls never received so went to shop to pick it up and was lied to again. Mad to threaten getting the police to come to the shop to get refund. Truly took what was expected to be a wonderful experience and turned it into a nightmare. Do not go here, particularly if you are an American. read more

What an amazing experience! And a memory I'll cherish forever -aided by the individualized perfume I created! 2 friends and I each created our own scent- assisted by Sophie's expertise. We got to choose from dozens and dioxins of scents for top, middle, and foundational notes for the perfumes. Each of us came up with something unique to us. The price is reasonable for a 2-hour experience and a beautiful bottle of perfume available nowhere else, plus 20% off a gorgeous glass atomizer. And they keep your formula on file so you can reorder or adjust if needed. Can't recommend this highly enough! read more

I would recommend this so highly ! This was one of my favorite things I did during our first trip to Paris. After talking a little about the kinds of fragrances I liked, Sophie chose quite a few scents from a large selection of bottles in front of me. She then had me chose my favorites and after a few changes here and there Sophie had my fragrance blended together for my very own fragrance to take home. You can tell Sophie is so passionate in what she does,which made this a wonderful experience. read more

Creating our own perfume was a fun experience for me and my teenage daughter! After a brief lesson by friendly owner Sophie Soussan, we set about smelling a huge variety of essential oils and narrowing down our choices. Using our favorites, Sophie created a formula and then we mixed our individual perfumes ourselves. What a perfect mix of science and art! We both loved our final products and count this as one of our favorite things we did in Paris. Refills can be ordered as Sophie keeps your formula on file. A male client was there as well, creating his own cologne. This is a fun activity for anyone and it is in the Marais district with lots of shopping and great restaurants. You can book directly with Sophie by contacting her at Sophie.Soussan@free.fr. read more

Our visit to Paris was business but we found time to book in with Sophie. It was such a fabulous experience and one that every one should do while in Paris. The cost for Sophie's time and expertise works out cheaper than going and buying your perfume off the shelf that you will have to share with thousands! We both now have a fragrance as individual as we are. Thank you so much Sophie and we can't wait for the bath products and reordering our fragrance in the future. Xox read more