A Family Memory Made Together in Seoul
Some of the most memorable moments at Parfum9 are not simply about perfume. They are about the people who make it together.
Recently, a family visiting Seoul came to our perfume workshop in Hongdae. From the moment they arrived, the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
The father had a wonderful sense of humor and kept everyone laughing throughout the experience. What was especially memorable was the warmth between the family members — the kind of small smiles and reactions that showed how comfortable and happy they were together.
For about an hour, each person explored fragrances and created a perfume based on their own preferences. By the end of the workshop, three completely different perfumes had been created.
Three People, Three Different Fragrances
One of the interesting things about perfume making is how differently people respond to the same fragrances.
A scent one person immediately loves may be completely different from the one another family member chooses.
At Parfum9, guests can smell different fragrance styles and individual notes before gradually selecting the combination they like most.
This family did exactly that. Each person followed their own preferences and created a fragrance that felt personal to them.
The Best Part Came After They Finished
What we remember most happened after the perfumes were completed. Instead of simply putting their bottles away, the family began passing their perfumes around.
One by one, they smelled each other's creations. Each time someone tried another family member's perfume, the reaction was positive.
They complimented each other, talked about the differences in their fragrances, and seemed genuinely impressed by what the others had created. There was no competition about whose perfume was better. The experience became something they were sharing together.
That moment captured something we love about perfume making: everyone can create something completely personal while still enjoying the experience as a family.
More Than Just a Souvenir from Seoul
When families travel together, they take many photos and visit many places. But an experience can become especially memorable when everyone participates in creating something of their own.
A perfume workshop is different from simply purchasing a souvenir. You choose the fragrances, compare them, and make decisions based on your own sense of smell.
At the end, you take home something that did not exist before you arrived. For a family, those individual perfumes can become reminders of the time they spent together in Seoul.
A fragrance can bring back a memory long after the trip is over.
A Family Experience for Different Generations
One reason perfume making works well as a family activity is that there is no single correct answer. Parents and children do not need to have the same taste.
Different generations can choose completely different fragrance styles and still enjoy the process together.
Some people prefer fresh or citrus scents. Others enjoy florals, woods, musk or softer powdery fragrances. The differences actually make the experience more interesting.
At the end, families can compare what they created and discover something new about each other's preferences.
A Creative Indoor Activity in Hongdae
Parfum9 is located in Hongdae, one of Seoul's most popular areas for cafés, shopping, food and entertainment.
The perfume workshop takes about 60 minutes, so it can easily be included in a day exploring Hongdae.
Because the experience takes place indoors, it is also an option for rainy days, hot summer afternoons or cold winter days in Seoul.
No previous perfume-making experience is required. Beginners can take their time smelling and comparing fragrances before creating their final perfume.
Explore the perfume workshop in Hongdae
A Review That Made Us Happy
After their visit, the family also left us a Google review.
They told us that among the many experiences they had during their time in Seoul, making perfume at Parfum9 was one of the experiences they enjoyed the most.
For us, comments like this mean a lot. A perfume can be made in about an hour, but the memory attached to that fragrance can last much longer.
Planning a Family Perfume Workshop in Seoul?
- Location
- Hongdae, Seoul
- Nearest Station
- Hongik University Station Exit 9
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Take Home
- 50ml custom perfume
- Experience
- Beginner friendly
- Suitable for
- Families, couples, friends and solo travelers
- Languages
- Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese
Create a Family Memory in Seoul
Travel memories are often made from small moments shared together. Choose your favorite fragrances, create your own perfumes, and take home a scent that reminds you of your time in Seoul.