You can create your own custom perfume at this Calgary workshop

Calgary is full of hidden creative experiences if you know where to look. Tucked away in Marda Loop, Miru fragrance is a DIY fragrance workshop where you can create your own custom perfume from scratch.

Along the way, you’ll get a simple introduction to perfume structure, blending techniques, and scent families. And by the end of the experience, you’ll leave with a bottle of perfume that’s completely unique.

Create your own signature scent

The whole workshop is guided from start to finish, so you don’t have to worry about having any experience. According to organizers, over the two-hour session, you’ll explore more than 40 premium fragrance oils, testing and mixing until you land on something that feels right for you.

By the end, you’ll leave with a bottle of custom perfume you made yourself, which feels much more special than picking something off a shelf.

The whole experience is designed to feel creative but still relaxed. And the best part is how personal it feels by the end. Everyone ends up with something a little different, and it turns into a game where you’re trying to guess what everyone added.

Pricing, location, and what to know before you go

Miru Fragrance is located in Marda Loop and only runs its perfume workshops by appointment.

Pricing depends on the experience you choose, but starts at $110. Although it is on the more expensive side, it’s definitely worth it if you want to treat yourself, especially if you compare the price to an expensive perfume; they’re relatively the same.

It’s also important to note that participants must be 14 years or older to take part in the workshop, so it’s best suited for teens and adults.

Overall, it’s a really great option if you’re looking for something a little different to do in the city, whether it’s a friend’s day out, a birthday plan, or just a way to switch things up from your usual coffee or dinner plans.

And who knows, maybe you’ll end up creating the next viral scent everyone ends up asking about!

When: Open Wednesday to Sunday
Time: Wednesday, Thursday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 303 – 1926 34th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: Starting at $110

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