The parcel arrived via carrier, well packaged and in perfect condition. The boxed presentation of the kit is well thought out, very attractive and of good quality.
This was a fun activity and I can see it appealing to a variety of recipients, however just from the presentation alone, imagine it could command a sizeable price-tag.
Perfume Blending
Chosen Blends – 1, 7 and 16
General Observations
The product I was sent contained 6 scents. The guidebook suggests that they were selected because they work together. With 21 available and therefore other possible combinations which work together, how does a customer select the best ‘test pack?’
I can envisage this product has both individual use and as a focal point for 3 or 4 friends having a great coffee morning/pamper party. It was good fun after you have mastered the pipette.
The Test
I marked my pipettes with corresponding fragrance numbers using a Sharpie pen to ensure I prevented any accidental cross contamination.
I misread the instructions and dipped the first strip right to the bottom of the scent bottle. Does this matter?
It may be worth providing a couple of extra strips – only because if you decide to double up on a particular scent, you should be able to include it in the ‘fan.’
The volumetric markings on the pipettes are quite difficult to read. Initially I thought each mark was 1ml until I started to fill the bottle. I took out a magnifying glass to discover that it was 0.1 ml. The instructions would benefit from stating this point.
Drawing the correct amount is a bit of a knack as inevitably air bubbles enter and traverse vertically as you depress and release the bulb to establish the correct quantity. I took a couple of tries and then mastered it.
For testing a blend mix it would have been better to have had a 10ml bottle. To fill the 30 ml bottle with the three blends I selected, would have required 60 pipette loads. I didn’t fill the bottle. Might be worth addressing.
Tune in for their launch show at 2pm on the 2nd of November!
One Comment on “The Perfume Studio review by Shelagh Metselaar”
Jo Hargreaves says:
So excited to see The Perfume Studio are going to be on Hochanda on Saturday! I received their Fresh Design your own fragrance set for Christmas last year and loved using the kit, ending up with a beautiful scent I registered on their site and have since reordered a refill.
I mastered the pipettes quite quickly and thoroughly enjoyed doing this, a fabulous gift for all ages.
Jo Hargreaves says:
So excited to see The Perfume Studio are going to be on Hochanda on Saturday! I received their Fresh Design your own fragrance set for Christmas last year and loved using the kit, ending up with a beautiful scent I registered on their site and have since reordered a refill.
I mastered the pipettes quite quickly and thoroughly enjoyed doing this, a fabulous gift for all ages.