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A perfume lab
on the 4th floor.
Our Hanoi studio is on the 4th floor of Lotte Mall Tây Hồ. 90-minute perfume workshops by booking, 30+ raw materials, take-home bottle.
Visit · Hà Nội
NOTE – The Scent Lab · Lotte Mall West Lake
Take the lift or escalator to the 4th floor of Lotte Mall Tây Hồ. Look for Store 410. Languages available: EN · VI
Our perfume lab
in Tây Hồ.
Our Hanoi studio is on the 4th floor of Lotte Mall Tây Hồ (Store 410, 272 Võ Chí Công), in the lakeside district that is home to much of the city’s expat and traveller community. The store stays open until 21:30 with Lotte Mall. Workshop arrival is from 9:30 – 20:00 (last seat 20:00). Booking in advance is required.
We offer our 90-minute Signature Perfume Workshop: 30+ raw materials, hands-on blending guided by an instructor, and a take-home bottle. Your formula is kept on file so you can re-order in future.
Workshops in Hanoi are guided by Tra Giang. Sessions are available in English and Vietnamese.
Ninety minutes,
four steps.
The 90-minute Signature Perfume Workshop is the same at every NOTE studio: 30+ raw materials, hands-on blending with an instructor, and a take-home bottle. Your formula is kept on file so you can re-order in future.
Step I
Scent inspiration.
You are introduced to the basics of the fragrance wheel and the world of raw materials, so you can begin to find the direction of your own creation.
Step II
Fragrance identity.
A guided introduction to top, middle, and base notes, designed to give a clear insight into the architecture of a complete perfume.
Step III
Perfume creation.
With your chosen scent direction and instructor guidance, craft your own perfume and refine the formula until it is right.
Step IV
Signature reveal.
Name your creation. Your bottle is sealed and labeled; your formula is kept on file so you can re-order in future.
From our guests
“I had a fantastic experience at the perfume workshop led by Helen at NOTE – The Scent Lab. From the start, her passion for fragrance was evident, making the session engaging and enjoyable. Helen skillfully blended theory with hands-on practice, allowing us to understand the components of perfume while creating our own unique scents.”
Trung NTripAdvisor
“An amazing experience at NOTE The Scent Lab doing the DIY perfume workshop. Walked us through all the perfume theory and scents and were very attentive to our large group the whole time. Highly recommend even if you’ve never done this before!”
Veronica PTripAdvisor
“I have never had such an experience before. I met Helen, who is very young but her advice is very helpful and provides a lot of knowledge about the perfume industry and is especially patient and funny. All the other staff are also very enthusiastic.”
CelineTripAdvisor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rated on TripAdvisor · Travelers’ Choice 2025
Two sister brands, one house.
NOTE – The Scent Lab
Founded in Saigon in 2019, NOTE is a contemporary fragrance brand built around the bespoke perfume workshop — a 90-minute hands-on experience where you create your own scent. Over 8,000 guests have made a bottle with us since 2018.
Three locations across Vietnam: Cafe Apartment 42 Nguyễn Huệ (Saigon downtown), 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu Thảo Điền, and Lotte Mall Tây Hồ (Hanoi).
R Parfums
R Parfums is our niche artistic perfumery — founded by Rei Nguyen, a Vietnamese perfumer. The R brand explores fragrance as personal storytelling, with collections inspired by Vietnamese and Asian heritage.
R Parfums has showrooms at 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu (Saigon) and Lotte Mall Tây Hồ (Hanoi).
Does the Workshop price include perfume bottles?
The registration price includes all costs from the perfume bottle and preparation process, you just need to prepare a comfortable mind when participating.
What sizes can I choose for my perfume bottle?
We offer a range of bottle sizes to suit your preference: 10ml (US$24), 20ml (US$44), 30ml (US$54) and 50ml (US$64).
Can I buy 1 ticket if I go with 2 people?
To ensure the most comfortable and complete service experience for each customer, NOTE’s current policy is one ticket per customer.
Does DIY perfume last long?
Ingredients at NOTE are certified in accordance with IFRA standards, and have a concentration of Eau de Parfum essential oil (15% – 20%), so the finished product can last up to 8 hours for each spray.
Can children participate in the Workshop? From what age is it okay?
Children aged 8 years and older can participate in the Perfume Workshop at NOTE. However, children from 8 to 10 years old should be accompanied by parents or relatives.
Can I cancel or reschedule my workshop booking?
For workshops booked on this website, you can reschedule up to 1 day before it starts. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your workshop booking to another person.
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Lotte Mall West Lake
Store 410 · 4th Floor
Lotte Mall Tây Hồ · 272 Võ Chí Công
Tây Hồ · Hà Nội
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One scent, ninety minutes, your hands.
Pick a time slot and we will hold a counter for you. Booking required in advance.