French Riviera · PERFUME WORKSHOPS & FRAGRANCE TOURS
You sit at a bench with a scale, a row of raw materials and someone who knows what goes with what. These 15 compare the Grasse houses with the Èze and Nice studios on price, how long you get at the bench and what you take home.
Make a 12ml Eau de Toilette, learn French perfume secrets, and tour Fragonard in Eze, with sea views between Nice and Monaco.
“We had an amazing guide called Giulia who was very informed and passionate about her role. We loved the workshop and really appreciated the staffs support after the tour to pick out our perfumes for purchase.”
Make a 12ml Eau de Toilette, learn perfume craft, and tour Fragonard’s Grasse factory in a lively 45-minute English workshop.
“We loved our visit to Fragonard Perfumery! Our tour guide was lovely, extremely knowledgeable and passionate! We also came away with some amazing, unique fragrances.”
Make a 30ml custom Eau de Parfum at Maison Molinard in Nice or Grasse with expert guidance, 40 essences, and a 45-minute workshop.
“Great experience! I like the created parfum very much. The only thing that could be better is to have a little more time to experiment with the different scents. I’ll definitely come back.”
Create a 50 ml signature scent at Molinard in Grasse, choose from 90 essences, learn perfume basics, and save 20% in the shop.
“Amazing! We came 15 minutes late as our triangle was delayed and then we had to walk uphill for 20 minutes as no uber or taxi was available. Even with this, Amandine was super helpful with guiding our scent choices with the time we had left!”
Make a 50ml signature perfume at Molinard in central Nice, guided through 90 essences by a French or English-speaking expert.
“This experience was a lot of fun. Each one of my friends created a unique perfume specific to our individual tastes. The guide knew exactly how to help us throughout the process.”
Create a 50 ml custom perfume at Molinard in Nice, choosing from 90 scents with expert guidance and a diploma to take home.
“A lot of fun and informative!! A must do especially for a family and friends . The women helping out were great and we all had a wonderful time”
Make a 30 ml perfume in 20 minutes at historic Molinard in Grasse, with expert guidance, six scent notes, and a small-group setting.
“It was a 20 minutes perfume workshop which we created our 30ml perfume and learnt about the notes , etc. I wish I had bought a longer version of this workshop as it was too fast and limited. But it was a very nice experience and our guide was very kind.”
Create a 50 ml custom perfume at Molinard in Grasse, learn fragrance notes, and take home a scent matched to your own style.
“Absolutely amazing experience. You must take the tour and learn the history of the brand along with creating your personal scent.”
Review of a five-hour Nice tour to Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with practical tips and value advice.
“Amazing day out. Loved the schedule - just be right amount of time in each of the medieval villages and not rushed through the perfume tour. Philippe was a great guide - very knowledgeable”
Make a custom 30 ml perfume in Nice, learn the craft from expert instructors, and take home a scent designed around your taste.
“It was absolutely phenomenal. The class was done in both French and English, which made us feel like we were in a classroom in France… Which was amazing.! Our facilitator was knowledgeable, fun, and very experienced in helping us pick our very own individual fragrance. I would not hesitate to recommend this workshop to anyone visiting Nice!”
Let your child make a 30 ml perfume in Grasse with Molinard, choose scents, decorate the bottle, and take home a creative souvenir.
Create a custom 30 ml perfume in central Nice with expert guidance, local scents, and a lively two-hour introduction to French perfumery.
“My daughter and I had a great experience! Sasha was fantastic. She was great at explaining the why's for the layers of perfume and was so excited about how our creations smelled. She made great suggestions so everything would smell just right. I definitely recommend!”
Drive a quiet electric convertible from Nice along the Riviera, with coastal views, Eze, Fragonard perfume, and a guided return via the Corniche.
“Exceptional experience with Jerome who was entertaining and informative. Can't think of a better way to experience Nice, Monaco and Eze. The day allowed us to see far more than we would with other tours. Added to this was the knowledge and experience Jerome shared, providing us with lots of ideas for areas to return to and spend more time. The car was really easy to drive and following the guide car meant it was a stress free and enjoyable experience. Driving the Monaco GP circuit roads (even at slow road speed) was just one of the highlights. Good value for money based on the length and diversity of the…”
Make a 30ml custom Eau de Parfum in Cannes with 40 essences, expert guidance, and a friendly 45-minute Molinard workshop.
“It was truly the most wonderful experience! My husband and I both love perfume and cologne, so to make our own was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was fantastic, too, so friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!”
Make a 30 ml signature perfume in Nice with Molinard, guided through 40 essences in a small-group workshop lasting about 45 minutes.
“The brief lesson was good information. The exploration was enjoyable if a bit confusing to the nose, smelling so many scents (approx 40) so quickly to determine which ones we liked. Then, the magic of the combinations to get a mix you enjoy & want to personalize. Our concern was our instructor’s time and attention was divided between our group of 4 & another group of 3. The groups should not have overlapped of had two instructors. We were only supposed to be there 45 minutes but it took longer as I had to wait for the recipe to put my perfume together. My friends would have liked more interaction…”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
