Create your own Perfume
10th May 2011 Have you ever dreamt of creating your own perfume scent? Well, it’s actually possible! Patricia Nicolaï, founder of Nicolaï Createur de Parfum in Paris, runs workshops where participants can create their own scent and take it home with them. During the session, you’ll discover what it means to have a “nose” – the term used to distinguish various scents – and work with natural oils and scents used in making perfume. You prepare your own 100ml bottle of perfume, which you can christen with the name of your choice. Courses are held in a historical building, located near Palais Royal. Patricia Nicolaï, a descendant of the Guerlain family, the luxurious perfume and cosmetic company, started Nicolaï in 1989, with her husband. The scents in her collections are fresh and delicious – with names like Weekend in Deauville and Violette in Love. There are also Home Fragrances – my personal favourites are Bal à Venise and Resiné de Pin. For a stimulating and unusual experience, book a Nicolaï Perfume Workshop! More details at www.pnicolai.com. There are Nicolaï shops in Paris and one in London at 101a Fulham Road SW3. JG
