Le Studio des Parfums

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!

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

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.

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.

We scheduled an 11 am appointment with Sophie. We arrived early and had coffee at a café 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!!!

One of my favorite things to do in Paris, we went here to create a scent for my 40^th birthday. Sophie was gentle and attentive and informative but also allowed us our own space to explore likes and dislikes. This is an experience not a product, so it takes time (allow 3 hours or more) to savor each step. For example, after choosing the individual scents I liked, Sophie expertly balanced the bouquet. Then we started creating the perfume, starting with the base. Taking time to savor and tweak the whole base and then adding in the heart notes and then the top notes to see how that developed the perfume was fascinating. It really changes character as it builds. At the end Sophie can tell you about what the choices you made say about your personality, which is quite lovely. I love having something so unique, and have had nothing but compliments when I wear it. Thank you so much Sophie — we will be back!

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.

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

I found this place because of Unilocal and decided I would make my own bespoke perfume to celebrate my 31^st 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.

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!

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.

Le Studio des Parfums est un lieu où vous pouvez créer vous-​même votre parfum personnalisé, avec l’aide d’un parfumeur.
Un «orgue» est composé de cent cinquante notes traditionnelles ou inédites qui sont abritées dans des flacons un peu rétro. Grâce à lui et surtout, grâce au questionnaire qui vous est soumis (questions sur votre personnalité, votre style de vie etc…), votre conseiller-​parfumeur peut ainsi élaborer votre sillage. Recherché des notes de fond, de coeur et de tête: vous suivez la création de votre parfum étape par étape. Une expérience euphorisante !