The emblematic Molinard workshop. For 1 hour, guided by a perfume expert, discover the architecture of a fragrance and create your own from 90 essences, in a 50 ml bottle. An authentic and inspiring experience. From 9 years (no accompanist allowed). Please arrive on time for your session, any delay of more than 10 minutes will result in the cancellation of your workshop.
The emblematic workshop of Maison Molinard. For one hour, accompanied by a perfume expert, you explore the structure of a fragrance, discover top, heart, and base notes, and compose your own creation from 90 essences. You leave with a unique 50 ml bottle marked by your olfactory personality.
Since 1849, the Maison Molinard has embodied a free and uncompromising vision of the perfumer’s craft. A family-owned Maison for five generations, it perpetuates in Grasse a living savoir-faire, continuously reinterpreted over time.Audacious by nature, the Maison Molinard was the first to introduce Ateliers de Création de Parfums open to the public as early as 1994.A founding gesture, faithful to its conviction: sharing the art of perfume with as many people as possible.These ateliers are rooted in the history of a pioneering Maison, shaped by emblematic creations such as Habanita (1921), the first feminine oriental fragrance, and by a constant spirit of innovation. Today, heritage and creation continue to dialogue, giving rise to fragrances and experiences that are authentic and deeply personal.
Address
MOLINARD Perfume
20 Rue Saint-François de Paule, 06300 Nice, France
Meeting point
Molinard's boutique, 20 rue St François de Paule
Parking
Paid parking: Sulzer (50 m).
Public transport
Tramway L1 Opéra–Vieille Ville (350 m)
Based on 443 Reviews
Fabulous Experience
My Molinard L' ATELIER CLASSIQUE NICE experience was a pleasure from start to finish. I wouldn't have been able to make it to Grasse on my trip so I was happy that there was a Molinard workshop in NIce. Booking online in advance was simple. I received an email confirmation plus reminders as the date approached. When I arrived, I happened to be the only person registered for that day/time (a weekday morning). So to my great luck, I had a 1:1 with Anastasia. I am a native English-speaker and while I speak a little French, I wondered if I might miss out for lack of fluency. However, when we greeted each other in French, Anastasia asked if English was easier for me and I was grateful for her kind and friendly accommodation. She walked me through instructions clearly with helpful tips to follow my nose. It was fascinating to learn how slight adjustments of identical ingredients can create completely different perfume combinations. She asked me thoughtful questions as we narrowed down my choices for Top, Heart, and Base notes. By the end, I was pleased with my perfume. I loved exploring and learning with Anastasia in the spirit of one of the world's oldest perfume houses. It was a highlight of my trip to Nice and France. I would recommend this experience to anyone interested in perfume chemistry or the history of French perfume. Since there are more 'note' bottles than there is time to smell/choose, it could be wise to have some awareness of what notes you are drawn to in advance. Not required, but I would recommend doing some scent exploration before your appointment by researching perfumes you like and their Top/Heart/Base notes. See if you have a pattern. I found that knowing some specific notes I liked and didn't like helped maximize my time, prevent "dead nose"/olfactory fatigue, and be more relaxed to sniff/choose and enjoy myself. I hope you give it a go and enjoy.
C’etait parfait pour mixer mon parfum avec L’aide d’une professionelle. je suis tres contente avec le resultat
Rien Non Oui
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A répondu à Birgitta le 09/04/2026
Bonjour Brigitta, Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que l’accompagnement d’une de nos professionnelles ait rendu l’expérience agréable et que le résultat vous satisfasse pleinement. Nous serions enchantés de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une nouvelle création ! L’équipe Molinard
Parfait
Très bon accueil , le déroulement de l’activité a été super !
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A répondu à Lucie le 24/03/2026
Bonjour Lucie, Un grand merci pour votre retour, il nous fait vraiment très plaisir ! Nous sommes ravis d’avoir pu vous faire passer un si bon moment et que l’expérience vous ait autant plu. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très bientôt pour une nouvelle parenthèse parfumée. L’équipe Molinard
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