A NOTE perfume workshop gift card is a digital voucher that lets the recipient create a custom fragrance at any NOTE – The Scent Lab studio in Vietnam. NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi, Vietnam, where travelers create a custom fragrance in 90 minutes, rated 4.9 from 2,400+ Google reviews and 500+ TripAdvisor reviews. Pricing starts at 550,000 VND for the 10ml Signature and goes up to 1,550,000 VND for the 50ml, before 8% VAT. This guide walks you through every step — how to buy, how the recipient redeems, upgrades, gift packaging, and what they walk out with.
If you are shopping for a NOTE gift card specifically — not a generic experience voucher — this is the complete guide. Every SKU, every pricing tier, every add-on, every common question. By the end, you will know exactly which voucher to buy, how to get it to your recipient, and what they will experience when they walk into a NOTE studio.
We wrote this guide because voucher buyers frequently ask the same 12 questions. Here they are, answered in sequence, so you never have to email us first.
What a NOTE perfume workshop gift card includes
A NOTE perfume workshop gift card buys the recipient a full 90-minute workshop session with a workshop instructor, access to 30+ raw materials including Vietnamese botanicals (lotus, agarwood, jasmine, pomelo blossom, cinnamon, lemongrass, green tea, sandalwood), and the finished bottle of custom Eau de Parfum in the size specified by the voucher.
The recipient also receives a formula card. NOTE saves your formula so you can reorder anytime — meaning if your friend loves their custom scent, they can order it again in a bigger bottle months or years later, either in person or remotely.
“A wonderful experience! I learnt so much and had so much fun” — Sarah R, TripAdvisor
“Great experience! Fun activity for yourself to figure out your scent” — Shu, TripAdvisor
NOTE perfume workshop gift card SKUs and pricing
NOTE offers one workshop format (the 90-Minute Signature Workshop) in four bottle sizes. The workshop is identical across SKUs — what changes is the size of the bottle your recipient walks out with. All prices exclude 8% VAT.
10ml Signature — 550,000 VND (~$24 USD)
The starter SKU. Small bottle, full workshop. This is the most common gift voucher size for friends and casual acquaintances. The bottle lasts roughly 4-6 weeks of daily use.
20ml Signature — 1,000,000 VND (~$44 USD)
Mid-tier. A generous birthday or thank-you gift. The bottle lasts around 2 months of daily use.
30ml Signature — 1,350,000 VND (~$54 USD)
The sweet spot for farewell gifts, anniversaries, and serious fragrance lovers. Lasts 3+ months of regular use. Most common voucher tier for couples.
50ml Signature — 1,550,000 VND (~$64 USD)
The largest bottle NOTE offers. For the fragrance enthusiast who wants a staple bottle. Lasts 5-6 months of daily wear.
Which size should you gift? For most first-time voucher buyers, the 10ml is perfectly thoughtful. For closer friends or significant gifts, 20ml-30ml is standard. The 50ml is reserved for fragrance lovers.
How to purchase a NOTE perfume workshop gift card online
The purchase flow is designed to be simple — if you can book a flight online, you can buy a NOTE voucher. Here is the step-by-step.
Step 1: Go to workshop.thescentnote.com/book
This is the single source of truth for NOTE workshop bookings and vouchers. At checkout, select the gift voucher option.
Step 2: Choose the bottle size SKU
10ml, 20ml, 30ml, or 50ml — pick based on your budget and the recipient’s fragrance appetite. Remember, the bigger the bottle, the longer the memory lasts.
Step 3: Pay online
Book and pay online, no deposit, instant confirmation. NOTE accepts major credit cards. The payment flow is identical to any international e-commerce checkout.
Step 4: Receive the voucher PDF by email
Within minutes, the PDF voucher lands in your inbox. It contains the voucher code, the SKU details, the redemption instructions, and the studio addresses.
Step 5: Forward to your recipient
Attach the PDF to a new email or message, add a personal note, and send. Done. The whole flow takes under 10 minutes.
Ready to buy the voucher? Go to workshop.thescentnote.com/book and select the gift voucher option at checkout — book and pay online, no deposit, instant confirmation.
How the recipient redeems a NOTE perfume workshop gift card at the studio
Redemption is designed to be effortless. The recipient has two options — walk in or pre-book a time slot.
Option A: Walk in
The recipient shows up at any NOTE studio during operating hours, shows the voucher PDF (on their phone is fine), and the team slots them into the next available workshop window. Walk-ins are welcomed, but peak tourist seasons (November to March) can mean a wait.
Option B: Pre-book a specific time
The recommended path. The recipient goes to workshop.thescentnote.com/book, picks a date and time, and enters their voucher code at checkout to settle the booking without paying again. This guarantees their preferred slot.
Which studio can they redeem at?
All three NOTE studios accept the voucher. The recipient chooses whichever is most convenient:
Saigon — 42 Nguyễn Huệ Cafe Apartment, 2nd floor, District 1. The iconic Cafe Apartment building on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street.
Saigon — 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Thảo Điền, upper floor. Easy for recipients staying in the Thảo Điền expat quarter.
Hanoi — Lotte Mall West Lake, 4th floor, Store 410. Inside Lotte Mall in Tây Hồ.
Upgrading a NOTE perfume workshop gift card bottle size at the studio
One of the most common recipient questions is whether they can upgrade the bottle size at redemption. Yes — they can pay the difference at the studio and walk out with a bigger bottle than the voucher specifies.
This matters for two reasons. First, it makes voucher gifting safer — you are never locking your friend into a size they do not want. Second, NOTE reports that many recipients naturally upgrade when they fall in love with their scent during the workshop. “They also gave us discounts to upgrade our bottle” — Departure38705345666, TripAdvisor.
If you are a voucher buyer worried about gifting “too small” a bottle, remember: the workshop experience is identical regardless of the final bottle size, and your recipient can always upgrade on the day.
Gift Packaging Service — for re-gifting
If the recipient is going to re-gift the perfume — a Vietnamese expat creating a scent for a parent back home, for example — NOTE offers a Gift Packaging Service at the studio as an add-on. The finished bottle comes wrapped and presentation-ready.
Mention this in your voucher forward note so the recipient knows to ask for it. It is a small extra that elevates the hand-off moment significantly.
What the recipient actually walks out with
Besides the custom perfume bottle, the recipient leaves with three things that extend the memory of the workshop:
The formula card. A written record of exactly which notes went into their scent. NOTE saves your formula so you can reorder anytime — meaning the recipient can come back for a refill in any size, in person or (where available) remotely through the shop.
A new baseline of scent knowledge. After 90 minutes of guided sampling and blending, most recipients understand perfume structure in a way they never did before. They start noticing the composition of every fragrance they encounter afterward. “I left with not only my handmade creations but also a wealth of new knowledge. Highly recommend” — Travel08168811303, TripAdvisor.
A story. Which is, of course, the real gift. Every time the recipient sprays their perfume, the afternoon comes back — the instructor, the studio, the raw materials, the friend who gave them the voucher. That is the ROI of an experience gift.
Corporate bulk vouchers for teams
For HR teams, tour operators, and hotel concierges reading this: NOTE runs a corporate bulk voucher option for larger purchases. Common use cases include employee recognition gifts, team-building events, client hand-offs, and concierge welcome packages.
For the Private Group Workshop format (6-20 people), a single booking can be made via email with the group size confirmed in advance. “Very fun experience for the whole group to bond, learn about each other’s preferences and interact” — Sylvia P, TripAdvisor. This is the format most corporate send-offs in Saigon and Hanoi use.
To inquire about corporate bulk voucher pricing, contact NOTE via the website. Turnaround for bulk inquiries is typically 1-2 business days.
NOTE perfume workshop gift card return, refund, and validity
NOTE workshop gift cards follow standard voucher terms. Each voucher has a validity window stated on the PDF at time of purchase. Always check the current voucher validity before gifting — NOTE occasionally updates terms, so verify directly at the booking page before your final checkout.
General guidance: unused, within-validity vouchers can be rescheduled to a different date within the validity window. For specific refund or exchange questions outside standard terms, reach out to NOTE directly via the contact form on workshop.thescentnote.com.
Why NOTE perfume workshop gift card recipients come back
Most NOTE perfume workshop gift card recipients are first-timers. But a surprising number come back — either to upgrade their bottle, to do a second workshop in a different mood, or to order a reorder of their original scent.
“It was my first time. I truly enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and hands-on experience” — Inspire03548283877, TripAdvisor
“I come back with my boyfriend. Vy helped me make a scent” — Wanderer61036730105, TripAdvisor
The repeat-visit rate is the clearest signal that the gift overdelivers. Vouchers that get used once and forgotten are common in the experience gift economy — NOTE’s voucher is the rare one that seeds a return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy a NOTE perfume workshop gift card?
Go to workshop.thescentnote.com/book and select the gift voucher option at checkout. Choose the SKU (10ml, 20ml, 30ml, or 50ml), pay online, and receive the PDF voucher by email within minutes. Book and pay online, no deposit, instant confirmation.
How much does a NOTE perfume workshop gift card cost?
The 10ml starts at 550,000 VND (~$24 USD), the 20ml is 1,000,000 VND (~$44), the 30ml is 1,350,000 VND (~$54), and the 50ml is 1,550,000 VND (~$64). All prices exclude 8% VAT.
Where can the recipient redeem the voucher?
At any of the three NOTE studios: 42 Nguyễn Huệ Cafe Apartment (2nd floor, District 1, Saigon), 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu in Thảo Điền (Saigon), or Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi (4th floor, Store 410). The recipient picks whichever is most convenient.
Can the recipient upgrade the bottle size at the studio?
Yes. If the voucher covers the 10ml but the recipient wants a 20ml or larger, they can pay the difference at the studio. This keeps gifting flexible — you are never locking them into a size they do not love.
Does the recipient need to book ahead or can they walk in?
Both work. Walk-ins are welcomed when slots are open. Pre-booking via workshop.thescentnote.com/book guarantees a specific time — recommended during peak tourist season from November to March.
Is gift packaging available for the finished perfume?
Yes. NOTE offers a Gift Packaging Service as an add-on at the studio, useful if the recipient plans to re-gift the perfume or present it in a formal moment. Mention it in your voucher forward note so they know to ask.
What is the voucher validity window?
Vouchers have a validity window stated on the PDF. Always check current voucher validity at time of purchase directly at the booking page. For specific terms outside the standard window, contact NOTE through the website.
Is a corporate bulk voucher option available for team gifts?
Yes. NOTE accommodates corporate bulk voucher inquiries — employee recognition, client gifts, hotel concierge packages, and tour operator bundles. Reach out via workshop.thescentnote.com for bulk voucher terms and turnaround.
Buy Your NOTE Perfume Workshop Gift Card Now
NOTE – The Scent Lab runs three studios across Vietnam, each accepting the gift voucher at any SKU size. Two in Saigon — Thảo Điền and Cafe Apartment at 42 Nguyễn Huệ, 2nd floor. One in Hanoi at Lotte Mall West Lake, 4th floor Store 410. Buy a gift voucher online and select the gift voucher option at checkout — book and pay online, no deposit, instant confirmation. See our 500+ five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, read more customer reviews on our website, or browse the full fragrance collection at The Scent Note. Also see our complete Vietnam experience voucher guide and why experience gifts beat souvenirs in 2026.
Visit a NOTE – The Scent Lab studio
NOTE operates three perfume workshop studios across Vietnam. All sessions are 90 minutes; prices start from 550,000 VND (10ml) to 1,550,000 VND (50ml), before 8% VAT. Book your session online — no deposit, instant confirmation.
42 Nguyễn Huệ — Cafe Apartment, District 1, Saigon (2nd floor)
34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu — Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Saigon
Lotte Mall West Lake — Tây Hồ, Hanoi (4th floor, Store 410)
Information in this article was accurate at the time of writing (April 2026). Pricing, voucher validity windows, and add-on services are subject to change — please verify directly at workshop.thescentnote.com before your final purchase. USD equivalents are based on current exchange rates. All prices exclude 8% VAT.
