Natural Therapeutic Perfume Making Workshop

Awaken your senses and get creative at this fun and immersive aromatherapy workshop.



1.5 hours Location Newhaven Class size 10 to 24 guests   £55

Join Gill, co-founder of the aromatherapy brand àile, for an unforgettable perfume-making workshop that blends creativity and wellbeing. Perfect for marking special occasions or bringing people together, this experience focuses on crafting personalised scents using the therapeutic power of organic essential oils.
Set in the beautifully styled, plant-filled event space at Hilda in Edinburgh, this workshop provides an inspiring and relaxing atmosphere where you’ll create a signature scent designed to soothe, uplift, or energise—tailored entirely to your preferences and needs.
Why This Workshop is Special
This isn’t just about creating a beautiful perfume; it’s about using aromatherapy to enhance your wellbeing. Through thoughtful blending of therapeutic essential oils, you’ll craft a scent that soothes, uplifts, or energises—tailored entirely to your needs. It’s an experience designed to create not only a bespoke fragrance but also meaningful memories.
During this session, you’ll explore:
The emotional and therapeutic properties of essential oils
Scent layers and fragrance families for creating harmonious blends
Safe blending techniques for functional and therapeutic benefits
How to design a unique scent journey to suit your mood and energy
What You’ll Do:
Experiment with a luxurious selection of organic essential oils
Blend a bespoke scent under expert guidance
Take home your custom creation, designed to support your emotional wellbeing whenever you need it
Private Events & Flexible Options
This workshop can also be booked as a private event, perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. With flexible formats to accommodate different group sizes, it offers a unique and therapeutic experience for any occasion. Gill can travel to your chosen venue for an additional fee.
What you'll get
All ingredients and tools to make a one-of-a-kind perfume sample to take home with you and enjoy.
Refreshments provided.
You will also receive 15% off àile products at the workshop.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly, no skills or knowledge required.
Add-on available for this class
  • Additional item (£10)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Location

Hilda - 128 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4BR Scotland

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Recent reviews of Natural Therapeutic Perfume Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Claire Patrick, attended Oct 2026: I absolutely loved the class. Jill, was so friendly and welcoming. She explained the process really well, she made it really beginner friendly, and has so much knowledge. The space is perfect as well for the workshop. I would highly recommend it.
  • 4/5 from Fiona Macneill, attended Oct 2026: An enjoyable workshop with a knowledgeable instructor. She created a lovely atmosphere and helped us to create bespoke blends.
  • 5/5 from Donna McNeill, attended Jun 2026: Loved this workshop. Amazing, relaxed and knowledgable instruction. Came away with a bespoke scent that I created for me based on my preferred scents. Highly recommend x
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Midgley, attended Apr 2026: I absolutely LOVED this class! Everything about it was great. The room was set up beautifully, our teacher Jill was lovely and knowledgeable, and the whole experience was delightful. I would definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Catherine Midgley, attended Apr 2026: A relaxing and informative session in a wonderful environment. Loved sniffing the scents and creating my own essential oil perfume
  • 5/5 from Lucie Kelleher, attended Jan 2026: Fantastic workshop!
  • 5/5 from Vicky Cameron, attended Oct 2025: What a wonderful class, Gill is very knowledgeable. Such a great day and a lovely perfume made. Thank you Gill
  • 5/5 from Chloe McGill, attended Jun 2025: Absolutely loved the class! Gill was fantastic and explained everything so well. She had everything set up for us arriving and the class went very smoothly.
  • 5/5 from Abi Nicoll, attended Apr 2025: Fabulous workshop. So informative exciting and a lovely gentle tutor. Delighted to come away with a product which I love the scent of. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Julia Hodgson, attended Apr 2025: Very good. Fascinating afternoon and great to end up with some perfume
  • 5/5 from Nicole Spittle, attended Jan 2025: Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Gill last weekend! We booked for a hen party and it surpassed expectations, the whole group absolutely loved it and were talking about it all weekend! Gill is so knowledgeable and was so friendly, we learnt a lot and had so much fun, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would 100% do it again!
  • 5/5 from Urte Agijeviciute, attended Jan 2025: I really loved this workshop! Excellent gift for perfume lovers
  • 5/5 from Loreta Mikulyte, attended Jan 2025: The workshop was small & cosy with Gill expertly guiding us through essential oils and their benefits. The workshop was interesting & definitely suitable for beginners.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Jeffrey, attended Jan 2025: the workshop was so insightful and interesting! gill was so kind and knowledgeable and made it such an enjoyable experience. would definitely recommend ️
  • 5/5 from Susan, attended Jun 2024: I really enjoyed the Therapeutic Perfume Making workshop. The venue was gorgeous and it was a nice relaxing experience with our lovely teacher Gill. She was really knowledgable about the ingredients we used and it was great to experience something new and fun making our own product, which I’ve enjoyed using already. I would love to do another of Gills classes and I can highly recommend.
Your teacher

àile holistic
àile holistic

4.9 (16)

Gill is a seasoned holistic therapist based in Edinburgh. With decades of experience in massage therapy, reflexology, reiki, and aromatherapy, she has a deep-rooted passion for wellness. Alongside her thriving practice, Gill is also the co-founder of àile, a Scottish aromatherapy brand known for its bespoke products tailored to individual needs. You'll often find Gill sharing her expertise at retreats, offering workshops and treatments aimed at enhancing holistic well-being. Her commitment to holistic health and healing is at the core of everything she does.

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