Perfume creation workshops in Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk
A master class on perfume creation at The Elixir lasts from 30 minutes to 3 hours, during which you, together with the master, create your own formula and take home a bottle of a fragrance that no one else has. No experience is required: the master guides you from the first note to bottling, the number of attempts is not limited, and the formula is saved for reordering.
The laboratories operate in Kyiv (Gulliver Shopping Center) and Ivano-Frankivsk (Promprylad). Choose the format: alone, together, with a company of up to 10 people or with a master visiting you.
The Elixir has been creating fragrances since February 2022: during this time, more than 80,000 individual formulas have been created in the laboratories. Meet our perfumers .
How the master class works: from the first note to the finished bottle
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A conversation about scent
the master perfumer finds out your preferences and the purpose of the composition: what occasions the perfume is for, what impression it should make, and what you have liked or disliked before. No long lectures — straight to practice.
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Choosing a direction
you sample the key accords — from fresh and floral to woody, leathery, and spicy. We note the ones that resonate most.
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Composing the formula
the master perfumer suggests combinations for your request. You test intermediate versions, adjust proportions, and search for the perfect balance between top, heart, and base notes. All ingredients are premium raw materials from Givaudan, Firmenich, and IFF, so every variation sounds whole and harmonious.
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Production and design
the finished formula is recorded in our database for reordering. Your fragrance is poured into a bottle, given a personal name and label — and is ready to use right away.
Examples of directions participants choose:
Universal
Fresh marine
With notes of amber
For everyday use
Evening
Woody musky
With vetiver and sandalwood
Restrained, elegant
Romantic
Sweet floral
With rose and vanilla
Warm, sensual
Accent
Leather
With smoke and spices
With notes of amber
What is included in the master class?
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Consultation with the master about your preferences and occasion;
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Over 400 Givaudan, Firmenich and IFF components;
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Formula verification for compliance with the IFRA standard;
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Unlimited number of tries until you like the scent;
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Ready-made bottle with a personal label - the volume depends on the format, a larger bottle (up to 100 ml) - with an additional charge;
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Saved formula: reorder without a repeat visit.
You will learn to distinguish between top, heart, and base notes, understand the mechanics of their unfolding on the skin, and be able to clearly formulate your own olfactory preferences.
If over time you want to recreate your fragrance or slightly adjust its formula, the master will return to your basics without starting the process from scratch.
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Consultation with a master
A review of your olfactory experience, preferences, expectations, and fragrance families.
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Component selection
400+ ingredients from Givaudan, Firmenich, and IFF, and an IFRA compliance check.
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Unlimited testing
You sample, compare, and adjust the formula with no limit on the number of attempts.
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Final formula
The exact proportions are recorded and stored in your personal profile.
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Finished bottle
Your signature fragrance in a bottle with a personalized name and personalized label.
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Repeat order
The option to reorder the same fragrance from its recipe without a repeat visit.
Participation formats: individual, couples, group, and corporate
Four ways to hold a session — from a personal visit to corporate events.
Friends / Bachelorette party (up to 10 people)
Group
A vibrant event for your company. Every guest takes home a personal bottle and a unique memory.
People: 3-10
Where it takes place: Laboratory
Bottle volume: 10 ml each
When it's not suitable: There are more than 10 of you or your location is needed
Price from 1,500 ₴ / person
Gift certificate for any format is available in physical or electronic form. The recipient chooses the date and location. 50 or 100 ml bottle — with an additional charge.
Where it takes place, how long it lasts, and how to book
The master class takes place in two laboratories — in Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk — with the same set of components and equipment. You can create a fragrance remotely via the The Elixir AI app , but this is no longer a master class.
Duration : from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the format - from the first sniff to the finished bottle. If you want more time for experiments - we can arrange it separately.
Current dates and registration are on the website or from the manager.
Offline
Kyiv
laboratory at Gulliver Mall
1a Sportyvna Square, Kyiv — Gulliver Mall
Mon–Sun, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
In person
Ivano-Frankivsk
[ Quality standards ]
Ingredient safety
All raw materials are sourced from leading global perfume houses. Every formula is checked for compliance with the IFRA standard before bottling — the international industry regulator for fragrance ingredient safety.
Rules for participants
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Sensitive skin and allergy sufferers
Before applying, do a patch test on the inside of your wrist. We do not recommend applying to damaged or irritated skin.
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Participants under 18
A parent or guardian must be present or provide written consent.
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Storing your bottle
Avoid direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations — a dark, cool place prolongs the stability of the formula.
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Guidance during the session
The master perfumer guides you at every stage and explains all the nuances of working safely with the ingredients.
Gift certificate and on-site format
Gift certificate - if you want to give a master class on creating your own fragrance. The recipient chooses a convenient time and signs up in Kyiv or Ivano-Frankivsk. You can issue it with a name or without a name.
The certificate covers the full session:
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consultation;
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selection of 400+ components;
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formula compilation;
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finished bottle;
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saving the recipe for re-ordering.
Planning an event for your team? Choose an on-site workshop : the master will bring the components and equipment to your office or event.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
No. No experience, no materials needed. Everything is in the laboratory.
Choose a date on the website or contact our manager. Confirmation follows payment or reservation.
Rescheduling — no later than 24 hours before the start. Please check the cancellation terms when booking.
Under 18 — a parent must be present or provide written consent.
Yes — through our AI fragrance selection system. Ask our manager for details.
The certificate is available in physical or electronic form. Order on the website or through our manager. The date is not fixed: the recipient chooses it themselves.
Yes, in the format of an on-site master class . Write the date, number of participants and format - the manager will prepare the program and cost