Perfume Making Workshops in Angel, Islington
Scentâme’s perfume workshop sits on a quiet street in Angel, Islington — directly behind Sadler’s Wells Theatre, about eight minutes’ walk from Angel station. If you have been searching for a perfume making workshop in Angel, in Islington, or anywhere in North London, this is the practical guide: what happens at the bench, which workshop to pick, and exactly how to find us.
A real perfume, made by you
This is not a make-your-own novelty kit. You work with the same raw materials, methods and equipment you would find in a working perfumery lab, guided by one of our perfumers, and you leave with a finished eau de parfum at professional concentration — a bottle nobody else on earth will ever wear.
Benches are limited, so everyone gets real time with a perfumer rather than sharing one demonstration across a room. Most guests arrive having never made a fragrance before.
Which workshop to choose
- Beginners — the introduction, and our most-booked session. Led by a perfumer, with a curated library of naturals, ending with a finished eau de parfum.
- Advanced — goes deeper: rare and precious naturals, the architecture of an accord, and a longer afternoon to refine what you have built.
- Masterclass — our most serious tier. Naturals and the aroma-chemicals used in contemporary perfumery, weighing on a 0.001 g lab balance, composing with commercial structure.
Current dates and prices for all three are on the workshops page.
Getting to the workshop
We are at 23 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1UY, on the Angel–Clerkenwell border in the London Borough of Islington — the small street beside Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
- Angel (Northern line) — about eight minutes on foot. Head down St John Street or Rosebery Avenue towards Sadler’s Wells; Arlington Way is the small street beside the theatre.
- Farringdon (Elizabeth line, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Thameslink) — about fifteen minutes on foot.
- King’s Cross St Pancras (six Underground lines, Thameslink, and the national and Eurostar terminals) — about fifteen minutes on foot.
- Buses along Rosebery Avenue stop a minute from the door.
- Driving — there is no on-site parking and the studio sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, so the tube is easier.
Full arrival instructions are sent with your booking confirmation.
Booking for a group
Perfume making is one of the most-booked group activities we run in North London — hen parties, birthdays, bridal groups, corporate teams and away-days. Book a few seats on a public date, or request a private workshop just for your group at a time that suits you. Workshop gift vouchers are delivered instantly and are valid for twelve months across any workshop and any date.
Frequently asked
Where in Angel is the perfume workshop?
Our studio is at 23 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1UY, in the London Borough of Islington — the quiet street directly behind Sadler’s Wells Theatre, between Angel and Exmouth Market.
How do I get there from Angel station?
Angel (Northern line) is about eight minutes away on foot: head down St John Street or Rosebery Avenue towards Sadler’s Wells, and Arlington Way is the small street beside the theatre. Farringdon and King’s Cross St Pancras are both around fifteen minutes’ walk.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The Beginner Workshop is designed for guests who have never made a fragrance before, and a perfumer guides you through every step.
Is this a good thing to do in North London for a group?
It is one of the most popular group bookings we take. Hen parties, birthdays, bridal groups and corporate teams all book it, either as seats on a public date or as a private session.
What else is there to do around Angel afterwards?
Plenty — Sadler’s Wells is next door, Exmouth Market is five minutes one way, and Camden Passage’s antique shops, Chapel Market and the Regent’s Canal towpath are all a short walk the other. We keep a fuller guide to things to do in Angel and Islington.
