Review: Maison 21G Perfume Creation

Perfume Creation @Maison 21G

Do you apply perfume? Or you don't because you simply cannot find the scent that you like or that is unique to you?

Then you will be happy to know that you can create your own perfume at Maison 21G that is uniquely for you only. 

Last week, I drop by Maison 21G flagship store and created by own unique perfume. They really smell special and fragrance to me and is really long lasting. The creation process is pretty fun and interesting too. 

Check out my experience below. 

About Maison 21G

Maison 21G is a bespoke haute perfumery company that specialises in the customisation of scents.

Maison means "Home" in French and 21G stands for 21grams which is the weight of our soul. 

They are a house of scent designers and they believes that no matter your background, age, religion or race, you're able to create a scent that is uniquely yours.

All their scents: 

• are created with natural essential oil blends.
• no chemical.
• no preservatives.
• no animal test (cruelty free)
• are friendly for sensitive skins and noses.
• Contain 21% perfume concentrate in each 21grams bottle. 

Go to Maison 21G Website for more information.  

My Review

For me, perfume is a no no as I always hate the strong choking smell that makes me sneezes non stop. But Maison 21G change my view of wearing perfume. Yes...you will know why in a while.

Last week, I had the opportunity to smell and create my own perfume. A perfume that is uniquely me. Thanks to Maison 21G. 

The perfume creation take place at Maison 21G flagship store at 77 Duxton Road.

Maison 21G Flagship Store.

My first impression when I step into the store? The store smells great!!! Very fragrance essential oil smell that attracted me to step further in and explore. 

The store is very cozy with areas well divided and decorated. Looks very at home to me with sofa, bar counter, products corner and at work area. 

Products Corner.

Products Corner.

This is the area where my perfume creation was carried out.

Sofa to relax and chat.

Bar counter.

Work area.

Essential Oil.

I was greeted by their friendly staff Kelvin, who showed me around the store and I was served with a cup of tea too. 

My perfume creation session is done with the lovely scent designer, Amanda. 

Lovely Maison 21G Scent Designer, Amanda.

The perfume creation session start with me doing their online personality quiz. This quiz serve as a guide for the scent designer to pick scents close to my personality. 

For me, my quiz result shows I am the Social Enthusiast. But of course, it's a guide only. The scent designer had a further chat with me to know more about me before she pick some scents for me to choose. 

Online quiz result.

Next, my smelling begin. Here, I need to smell and find those scents that click with me and eliminate those that don't. 

This step of the perfume creation reminded me on my trip a few years ago to Paris, where I learn that the best way to prepare your nose in between smelling different scent is to smell yourself first. Amanda reminded me the same thing as well before I start smelling. No rush and I can go outside the store for fresh air before coming back in if need be. 

Smelling and eliminating scents.

Also the choosing process is actually quite fun and interesting. I don't just sit and choose. After the first round of elimination, Amanda actually bring me outside the store. Breath in fresh air and re-smell the scents again. It actually interest me that same scent, I actually have different view of it after smelling indoor and outdoor. Here I further eliminate and keep those scents that clicks well with me. 

Next step, the scent designer will do the math (while I relax and wait 😁😜) of calculating how much each scent goes into my perfume. 

Each perfume consist of 3 notes: 

Top notes

The first impression or your smile.The most volatile molecular structure, that is why they are always the first notes you smell. But because the molecular chain is so short, it will only last for about 1 hour.

Heart/Middle notes

This makes the body of your perfume, or what we equate with as your character. These last longer, they are more woody, floral, and last for about 6 - 8 hours.

Bottom notes

This note is what we call the lasting impression and equate it with your soul. It's basically what you leave behind when you go. They have the longest chain of molecules, which means they have the most complex molecular structure. They are muskier, oriental and heavier and they 'weigh' the top and heart notes together. These last for 18 - 24 hours.

For me I chosen 4 scents. Namely, Muguet, Lavender, Rose and Almond. I actually have 3 heart notes and 1 bottom notes. Well, It is not always necessary to mix top note, heart note and bottom note. It really depend on how long lasting you want the perfume and also the chemistry the scent have with my skin. Well, as long as I am happy with my perfume. 😘

Final 4 scents chosen.

Next came the most interesting step. Mixing the scents into the base of the perfume according to the calculated weight from the scent designer. The base they use is ethanol. And you get to mix it yourself. Check out my mixing video below.

Mixing the scents to the base according to the calculated weight.

Well it doesn't end there. I get to smell the perfume I mix again and the scent designer will adjust the amount of the scent to add accordingly. 

The last step, customizing the bottle of the perfume. Yes, you get to customize it with the help of their UV printer. For me, my name as well as the scents I chosen were printed on the bottle of the perfume.

UV Printer for customizing the perfume bottle.

Tada!!! Done!! And I love it so much!! Such a gorgeous little bottle of perfume. 

Customized bottle of perfume done.

It came with a nice perfume box to hold your bottle of perfume.

The whole process of perfume creation takes around 1 hour for me. 

I have been wearing my perfume since. The smell is of course unique and lovely. It smell a mixture of floral that is refreshing and lifted my mood. And they lasted really long. I can still smell my perfume at the end of the day.

Finished product.

Overall, the perfume creation session is really, fun, interesting and educational. You know what goes into your perfume and most importantly, no harmful ingredients. Best of all, I finally found my unique perfume. At the same time, it change my view of wearing perfume. Perfume can smell nice too and helps lift your mood and confident throughout the day.

Where to buy it?

Love to create your own perfume too? You may do so at Maison 21G Flagship Store at 77 Duxton Road. (Nearest MRT is Tanjong Pagar Exit A)

Below is the breakdown for the Perfume Creation: 

2 ingredients: S$95
3 ingredients: S$120
4 - 5 ingredients: S$140

Besides perfume creation, they also have perfume workshops, catering for different groups and age ranges. 

Below is the breakdown for the Perfume Workshops: 

1) Private Creation Atelier ($120 per pax) - For you and your friends
2) Student Atelier ($150 per pax) - For students only
3) Love Atelier ($350 per couple) - For you and your partner
4) Family Atelier ($350 per family) - For you and your family
5) Team Building Atelier ($150 per pax) - For you and your colleagues
6) Bridal Atelier ($150 per pax) - For your big day

Discounts

Good news for all of you. There are discounts for you to use! Do remember to use the discount code below. 

M21theswanple15 - 15% discount for all perfume and home products and perfume workshops. 

Go to their Store or check out Maison 21G Website for their products and Workshops.

Perfume Products Link
Home Products Link
Perfume Workshops

Where to follow?

Do remember to follow Maison 21G social Media for more updates and promos. 

Maison 21G Facebook
Maison 21G Instagram
Maison 21G Website

Disclaimer: This review is done in collaboration with Maison 21G. Products were provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.