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Florence Fragrance Masterclass: Create Your Signature Perfume
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Overview
Perfume Masterclass in Florence: Guests step into the enchanting world of Florentine perfumery. This class offers an immersive experience into the secrets of historical alchemy, dating back to the Renaissance.
Located in a historic workshop from 1700, participants learn the art of crafting bespoke fragrances under the guidance of a master perfumer. Surrounded by unique glassware and rare essences, the workshop echoes the atmosphere of alchemists and apothecaries like Catherine de Medici and René le Florentine. It offers a hands-on approach to creating a unique scent.
At the end, you will be rewarded with a 30ml bottle of the personalized perfume and certificate to commemorate the day. 
Highlights
Craft Your Signature Scent: Create a 30ml bottle of personalized perfume using a curated kit of essences.
Explore Florentine Perfume History: Discover the rich history of perfumery in Florence and its historical figures.
Learn from a Master Perfumer: Receive expert guidance from a skilled perfumer in a historic workshop setting.
Take Home a Unique Souvenir: Receive a certificate to remember your perfume-making experience.
Visit a Historic Pharmacy: Explore the 'Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone' store and its artisanal laboratory.
Enjoy a Coffee Break: Savor complimentary coffee, tea, or water during your experience.
Sentiment Analysis
Overall, customers rave about the unique and memorable experience of creating their own perfume in a historical Florentine workshop.
Customers love learning about the history of perfume making in Florence.
Many enjoyed creating their own unique fragrance to take home.
Guests appreciated the expertise and guidance of the perfumer.
Visitors found the workshop setting to be atmospheric and inspiring.
Some visitors wanted more time to experiment with different scents.
A few felt the workshop was a bit crowded.
The Journey
Antica Erboristeria San Simone
A historic workshop dating back to 1700, where you'll meet your master perfumer and begin your sensory experience. This lab has a rich history of blending scientific knowledge with the healing properties of natural ingredients.
Historic Workshop
An atmospheric workshop where the perfume-making lesson takes place, dating back to 1700. It encapsulates the magical atmosphere of alchemists and apothecaries during the Renaissance, filled with unique glassware, ampules, and rare essences.
Know Before You Go
This perfume masterclass includes the creation of a personal fragrance using provided essences, an introduction to the history of perfumery in Florence, a certificate of completion, a 30ml bottle of your personalized perfume, a welcome visit to the 'Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone' store and artisanal laboratory, and a complimentary coffee break with coffee, tea, or water. This experience excludes gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off; transportation to and from the attractions is not included.
Hot Tip
Many visitors suggest taking notes on the different scents and combinations created during the workshop to help remember their favorite blends. Also, plan to arrive a few minutes early to fully enjoy the visit to the 'Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone' store.
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