A NOTE perfume workshop gift card is a digital card, bought on 9base, that gives the recipient one seat at a 120-minute session where they create their own custom fragrance at any of our three Saigon studios. NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. The card comes in four seat sizes, from 594,000 VND ($25.92) for The Essential (10 ml) to 1,674,000 VND ($69.12) for The Signature (50 ml), 8% VAT included, and it is valid for 6 months. This guide covers how to buy it, how the recipient redeems it, upgrades, validity, and what they walk out with.
If you are shopping for a NOTE gift card specifically — not a generic experience voucher — this is the guide. Every seat size, every price, and the questions buyers ask most. Everything here follows the 9base gift card page and the gift voucher terms; if anything ever differs, those two pages win.
What does a NOTE perfume workshop gift card include?
One seat in a full 120-minute session at any of our three Saigon studios, with an instructor at the table and the bottle size you chose. During the session the recipient explores the scent families set out that day — the studio works with 30+ raw materials across 9 scent families, from bergamot and lemon to jasmine, osmanthus, cinnamon and sandalwood — and builds a perfume layer by layer.
They name the blend and seal a bottle with a serial number nobody else holds. The formula is kept on file, so if your friend loves their scent, they can reorder it later; refills of the same formula are 20% off.
“A wonderful experience! I learnt so much and had so much fun”
“Good experience and helpful workers. I recommend to everyone who is interested in perfume”
Which gift card sizes are there, and what do they cost?
There is one session format in four seat sizes. The 120 minutes are the same for every size — what changes is the bottle your recipient walks out with. All prices include 8% VAT.
The Essential (10 ml) — 594,000 VND ($25.92)
The smallest seat: a pocket-size bottle and the full session. A thoughtful choice for friends, colleagues and anyone trying perfume-making for the first time.
The Companion (20 ml) — 1,080,000 VND ($47.52)
A step up in bottle size for a birthday or a proper thank-you.
The Passion (30 ml) — 1,458,000 VND ($58.32)
A generous bottle for anniversaries, farewells and people who already love fragrance.
The Signature (50 ml) — 1,674,000 VND ($69.12)
The largest bottle, for the fragrance lover who wants a scent to wear every day.
Which size should you gift? If you are unsure, start smaller: the session is identical at every size, and the recipient can move up to a larger bottle by paying the difference when they book.
How do you buy a NOTE perfume workshop gift card online?
In three steps on the 9base gift card page: write the message, choose the seat size, and pay. The card is then sent by email.
Step 1: Write the message
Their name, your words. There is no scent quiz and nothing to choose on their behalf — the scent is theirs to decide at the studio.
Step 2: Choose the seat size
10, 20, 30 or 50 ml — the bottle they will fill, from $25.92 to $69.12 including VAT.
Step 3: Pay, and the card is sent
Pay online by card or PayPal. A personalised digital card with your note lands in the recipient’s inbox — or in yours, if you would rather hand it over yourself.
Check the recipient’s details and the chosen seat size before paying. The card covers a session at a studio in Saigon, not a perfume shipped abroad.
Ready to give it? Design a perfume workshop gift card — book and pay online by card or PayPal.
How does the recipient redeem the gift card?
The recipient opens the email and books a seat on the9base.com/booking: they pick a studio, a date and a session with a free seat, then enter the code at checkout, and the full value of the card is applied. Booking ahead is the only way to be sure of a seat.
They can also walk in to a studio with the code, subject to seat availability in the next session — fine for a flexible day, risky on a busy one.
Which studio can they redeem at?
Any of the three. The recipient chooses whichever is most convenient:
Saigon — 42 Nguyễn Huệ Cafe Apartment, 2nd floor, District 1. The Cafe Apartment building on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street, open 09:00–22:00.
Saigon — 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Thảo Điền. Easy for recipients staying in Thảo Điền, open 08:00–18:00.
Saigon — 26 Lý Tự Trọng, 3rd floor, District 1. Open 09:00–22:00.
Who can use the card?
Whoever holds the code, unless you chose to lock the card to the recipient’s email address. An unlocked card can be passed on or re-gifted.
Can the recipient upgrade to a bigger bottle?
Yes. A card can be used for a session with a larger bottle by paying the difference between the two listed prices (VAT included) at the time of booking. It cannot be used for a smaller bottle than the one on the card.
That makes gifting safer: if you are unsure how much they love perfume, give a smaller seat and let them decide on the day they book.
What does the recipient walk out with?
Besides the bottle itself, three things that keep the afternoon alive:
A formula on file. The exact blend is saved, so the recipient can reorder it later, with refills of the same formula at 20% off.
A new way of smelling. After 120 minutes of guided sampling and blending, many people start to notice the top, heart and base of the fragrances they meet afterward.
“I ain’t the best at smelling but the shopkeeper helped superbly and I made really nice perfume”
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, and the friend who gave them the card.
Can you buy gift cards for a team or a group?
Each card is one seat, so for a team you buy one card per person, or book seats together if everyone is going at the same time. For a corporate order, a change of recipient or a date question, the studio answers directly — the contact details are in the gift voucher terms.
Sessions have a fixed number of seats: up to 8 seats per session at Nguyễn Huệ, 12 at Lý Tự Trọng and 15 at Thảo Điền. For bigger groups, contact us before booking.
“Very fun experience for the whole group to bond, learn about each other’s preferences and interact”
How long is the gift card valid, and can it be refunded?
A card is valid for 6 months. When it is emailed to the recipient, the 6 months start on the day it is delivered; when the buyer sends it on themselves, they start on the purchase date. The expiry date is shown in the email and on the card. Expired cards are not extended, and unused value is not refunded.
Each card is good for one seat, once; it cannot be exchanged for cash, refunded or split. Once a seat is booked with a card, changes and cancellations follow the normal booking policy (free rescheduling up to 24 hours before); for a valid cancellation, a replacement code is issued with the original expiry date. Lost a code? Contact the studio with the buyer’s or the recipient’s email address. The full rules are in the gift voucher terms.
Why do gift card recipients come back?
Many recipients are first-timers. Some come back — to make a second perfume in a different mood, to bring a friend, or simply to reorder the formula they already love.
“Creating your own signature perfume is just such a nice and unique experience. … I would recommend this to everyone who loves perfumes or needs a gift for a loved one”
“Did this workshop before in 2022, came back 3 years later and improved”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy a NOTE perfume workshop gift card?
Go to the9base.com gift card page, write your message, choose the seat size (10, 20, 30 or 50 ml) and pay online by card or PayPal. A personalised digital card is emailed to the recipient, or to you if you want to hand it over yourself.
How much does a NOTE perfume workshop gift card cost?
The Essential (10 ml) is 594,000 VND ($25.92), The Companion (20 ml) 1,080,000 VND ($47.52), The Passion (30 ml) 1,458,000 VND ($58.32) and The Signature (50 ml) 1,674,000 VND ($69.12). All prices include 8% VAT.
Where can the recipient redeem the card?
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 26 Lý Tự Trọng (3rd floor, District 1, Saigon). The recipient picks whichever is most convenient.
Can the recipient upgrade the bottle size?
Yes. They can use the card for a larger bottle by paying the difference between the two listed prices when they book. A card cannot be used for a smaller bottle than the one on it.
Does the recipient need to book ahead or can they walk in?
Booking ahead on the9base.com/booking is recommended, because it is the only way to be sure of a seat. Walking in with the code is possible, subject to seat availability in the next session.
How long is the gift card valid?
6 months. If the card is emailed to the recipient, the 6 months run from the day it is delivered; if the buyer sends it themselves, from the purchase date. Expired cards are not extended or refunded.
Can I buy gift cards for a team?
Yes, one card per person. For a corporate order, contact the studio through the details in the gift voucher terms at the9base.com/gift/terms.
Buy Your NOTE Perfume Workshop Gift Card
NOTE – The Scent Lab runs three studios in Saigon, each accepting the gift card at any seat size — Thảo Điền, Cafe Apartment at 42 Nguyễn Huệ, 2nd floor and 26 Lý Tự Trọng, 3rd floor. Buy a gift card online — pay by card or PayPal. See our five-star reviews on a review platform, 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.
Visit a NOTE – The Scent Lab studio
NOTE operates three perfume workshop studios in Saigon. All sessions are 120 minutes; prices start from 594,000 VND (10ml) to 1,674,000 VND (50ml), 8% VAT included. Book your session online and pay by card or PayPal; you can reschedule free up to 24 hours before.
42 Nguyễn Huệ — Cafe Apartment, District 1, Saigon (2nd floor)
34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu — Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Saigon
26 Lý Tự Trọng — District 1, Saigon (3rd floor)
Open 09:00–22:00 · studio details and directions
Information in this article was accurate at the time of writing (October 2026). Pricing and gift card terms are subject to change — please verify directly at the9base.com/pricing before your final purchase. All prices include 8% VAT.
For Vietnamese customers: see our Vietnamese voucher gifting guide →
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