Luxury Perfume Creation Experience in Canggu at Universence

A perfume workshop is a fine change of pace from Canggu’s beach-and-café routine. At Universence, you work with 33 fragrance notes, test combinations, and make a scent that is yours rather than picking one from a shop shelf. No perfume-making experience is needed, and the finished bottle gives you a useful, personal keepsake.

I like two things in particular: the staff guide you through the blending instead of leaving you to guess, and the experience includes a formula card so you can keep the recipe for your scent. The main consideration is scale: the entry package gives you a 10ml bottle, so choose the 50ml option if you want more perfume to take home.

The essentials at a glance

• Thirty-three notes to explore: Try fragrance ingredients spanning citrus, florals, woods, and musks.
• A guided first attempt: English-speaking staff help beginners compare notes and work toward a balanced blend.
• A take-home scent: The 10ml workshop includes your perfume, a formula card, and custom packaging.
• Three package choices: Pick 10ml, 50ml, or 50ml with bottle design and a charm.
• An air-conditioned studio: The workshop takes place at Universence on Jl. Subak Canggu.
• Suitable for ages 10 and up: No prior perfume-making experience is required.

Start with the scent notes, not a finished bottle

The heart of the experience is a guided look at 33 fragrance notes. You can compare fresh citrus with softer florals, then consider how warmer woods or musks might change the character of a blend. That range gives you room to test what you like instead of being pushed toward one obvious style.

If you have never made perfume, the number of choices might sound daunting. It helps that the workshop is designed for beginners, with staff support and a small guidebook mentioned as part of the experience. You do not need to arrive knowing perfume terminology. You can start with simple preferences: fresh or warm, floral or woody, subtle or more noticeable.

The sampling stage is also a chance to notice how your taste works. A scent you like on its own may feel different when paired with another note. Staff members, including Leo and Inggit, have been praised for explaining the process patiently and helping people build a formula step by step. Their guidance matters most if you have no clear idea where to begin.

This is a hands-on activity, but it is not a technical course in perfumery. Expect practical help choosing and blending notes, not an advanced lesson in fragrance chemistry. The value lies in learning enough to make a personal choice and understanding why the ingredients work together.

Build a blend that feels like yours

Once you have sampled the notes, you can experiment with combinations until you find a scent you want to keep. The staff can help you adjust the formula and balance the ingredients. That makes the workshop less like a quick souvenir stop and more like a small creative project.

There is no single right outcome. You might aim for a familiar style, or discover that your preferences are different from what you expected. One participant named a finished scent to mark a birthday, which points to a nice possibility: the bottle can carry a memory as well as a fragrance. You can also name your custom scent, according to the experience shared at the studio.

Take your time sampling, especially if you are choosing between several notes that seem similar. If you are making perfume with a partner or friends, comparing preferences can be part of the fun. Just remember that a scent each person loves on its own may not make the same blend everyone wants. The final formula is personal, so agree on whose taste is guiding the bottle if you are sharing the decision.

The activity works well for a solo visit, too. You can focus on your own preferences without needing to match someone else’s idea of a good perfume. For couples and friends, it makes a relaxed shared activity with a tangible result. It is also a reasonable family option for participants aged 10 and over, though each person will still need to take part in choosing and making their own scent.

Bottle your perfume and keep the formula

At the end, you bottle your custom fragrance to take home. The base 10ml package includes the perfume, a formula card, and distinctive packaging. The formula card is a practical touch: it records the blend rather than leaving you with only a bottle and a fading memory of which notes you chose.

The 10ml size is compact and works well as a travel keepsake or a way to try your fragrance before committing to more. If you already know you want a larger amount, the 50ml workshop is the more generous choice. There is also a 50ml option with bottle design and a charm, for anyone who wants the container to feel more personal.

Some participants have found that extra perfume or ready-made products are available for purchase, but those are not part of the listed inclusions. Treat any additional bottle or shop purchase as an optional expense, not something you need to complete the workshop. The included 10ml package is enough to leave with a custom scent and its formula.

What the studio setting adds

Universence is on Jl. Subak Canggu, in Canggu, Badung, Bali. The workshop takes place in a comfortable, air-conditioned studio, a welcome setting for an activity that asks you to slow down and pay attention to subtle smells. The studio has also been described as clean and attractive, with a calm atmosphere that suits the careful sampling involved.

The location is the meeting point, and transport is not included. Plan your own way there and check the map for the exact address before setting off. The experience is not a sightseeing tour of Canggu; it is a focused indoor activity that fits neatly into a day when you want a break from the sun or a change from dining and shopping.

No duration is provided, so avoid building a tight schedule around an assumed end time. If you have another booking afterward, ask the operator how long to allow before you reserve it. The session’s pace may depend on how quickly you settle on a blend and how much time you want to spend comparing notes.

Choose the package that matches your plans

The listed choices are a 10ml making workshop, a 50ml making workshop, and a 50ml workshop with bottle design and a charm. The 10ml version is the clearest low-cost option if your main goal is trying the process and taking home a small personal fragrance. The larger bottle makes more sense if you expect to wear the scent often or want a more substantial souvenir.

Prices are shown from different starting points: the activity summary gives a starting figure of US$22.99, while the package details list the 10ml workshop from US$20.89, the 50ml workshop from US$40.09, and the design-and-charm option from US$54. Prices can vary by package and booking conditions, so check the total for your selected date before paying.

For value, consider what you want to take away. The 10ml package includes the guided session, ingredients and tools, a formula card, and packaging, not just a small bottle. The 50ml choice costs more but gives you more of your own blend. The decorated bottle is a personal extra rather than a necessary part of learning to make perfume.

Who will get the most from this workshop

This suits you if you enjoy hands-on creative activities, want a keepsake with a direct connection to your time in Bali, or are curious about how fragrances are put together. It is especially convenient for a couple or a small group of friends looking for something you can do together without needing specialist skills. Solo visitors can make the session their own, and the minimum age is 10.

It is less suitable if you want a large-scale production class, a full bottle at the lowest package price, or an activity with transport included. You will need to travel to the studio yourself, and the 10ml option is deliberately small. If the bottle size matters, compare the packages before booking rather than assuming every option includes the same amount.

The workshop is also a good choice when you want a quieter activity with a clear outcome. You leave with a scent you helped make and a record of its formula. That is more personal than a standard souvenir, though the experience’s appeal depends on enjoying the process of smelling, comparing, and making choices.

A few practical details before you book

Participants must be at least 10 years old, and beginners are welcome. English-speaking staff provide guidance, and the ingredients and blending tools are included. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, alcohol, and pets are not allowed.

Your mobile voucher is accepted, and it is valid only for the date and time specified. The cancellation terms allow a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity, using Bali local time. To request a reschedule, contact the operator via WhatsApp at +62 811 9691 8080 at least six hours before the activity; changes depend on availability. Arriving an hour late or more can make you ineligible for a refund.

Should you book Universence?

Book it if you want a creative Canggu activity that gives you more than a quick photo and leaves you with a scent you made yourself. The strongest reasons are the broad choice of notes, patient step-by-step support, and the formula card that lets you keep a record of your blend. Choose the 10ml package for a modest, personal souvenir, or pay more for 50ml if you want a larger supply. If perfume is not your thing, or you need transport included, this is an easy one to skip.

FAQ

Where does the perfume workshop take place?

It takes place at Universence, Jl. Subak Canggu, Canggu, Badung, Bali. Transport is not included, so you need to make your own way there.

How many fragrance notes can I try?

The workshop includes 33 fragrance notes, including options such as citrus, florals, woods, and musks.

Do I need perfume-making experience?

No. The activity is beginner-friendly, and staff provide guidance to help you create a blend.

What comes with the 10ml workshop?

The 10ml package includes the perfume-making experience, ingredients and blending tools, guided support, a 10ml bottle of your perfume, a formula card, and packaging.

Are larger perfume packages available?

Yes. You can choose a 50ml making workshop, or a 50ml workshop that also includes bottle design and a charm.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be aged 10 or older.

What should I bring to the session?

You can present your mobile voucher. The provided information does not list any other required items.