# Jongno, Seoul perfume workshop with an event diffuser gift: Muhwawon - By Yerin Cheon (https://superchart.com/en/@seorae-warm-saucer/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This experience was provided by the business, and the visit report was written based on it. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seorae-warm-saucer/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seorae-warm-saucer/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/index.md) ## In short Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop is a custom perfume studio on the 3rd floor at 23 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, near Anguk Station in Jongno, Seoul. Booked for two, the class started with a tablet pre-survey and a video lecture, then moved through four rounds of scent testing using three mini vials plus one extra tube, and the third blend became a finished 50ml perfume that is ready to use after about two weeks of aging. An ongoing event also came with a diffuser in the same scent, which makes Muhwawon an easy pick for a date in Bukchon. ## Good to know - **Location**: 23 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, 3rd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Entry**: From 10 minutes before the reserved time - **Party size**: Booked for 2 - **Test vials**: 3 mini vials plus 1 extra tube - **Finished volume**: 50ml - **Aging**: Ready to use after about 2 weeks *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* I visited Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop, a perfume studio in Bukchon! Let's get right into the review! ![First photo from visiting Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-01-1ob72-966.webp) ## How to find Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop and when you can go in Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop is at 23 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, 3rd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul. We booked ahead, got a text message on the day of the reservation with instructions, and went in following those. We also checked the map beforehand so we found it without getting lost. ![Entrance to Muhwawon Perfume Workshop on Yulgok-ro 6-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-02-wlddp-966.webp) Muhwawon is located on the 3rd floor. Since we were making our very own perfume, I was so excited. Note that entry is allowed starting 10 minutes before your reservation time. We arrived about 5 minutes early too. ![Sign for Muhwawon Perfume Workshop located on the 3rd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-03-l1tqt-966.webp) Once we stepped inside, it felt calm and warm. ![Calm and warm interior of Muhwawon](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-04-10s50-966.webp) We had booked for two, and once we gave the name on the reservation, we were guided to our seats. ![Table setting for the two-person perfume-making experience](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-05-rqh4v-966.webp) ## What the tablet pre-survey and video lecture cover After sitting down at Muhwawon, we did a pre-survey on a tablet. It was simple, so it didn't take long. ![Variety of fragrance ingredients used to make perfume](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-06-160bu-966.webp) These are the ingredients used to make the perfume. There were so many varieties, it was fascinating. We watched a short video on the tablet. ![Watching the tablet video lecture with headphones on](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-07-1h8gt-966.webp) They also gave us headphones so we could listen while watching the video. There was also a bit about the story of Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop itself. They explained in detail how perfume is made, too. ![Tablet screen explaining the perfume-making process](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-08-1qrf5-966.webp) ![Screen guiding through the perfume-making steps](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-09-113p7-966.webp) ![Screen explaining the scent-blending experience steps](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-10-667m4-966.webp) ![Tablet screen showing the perfume-making order](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-11-fyr4w-966.webp) The steps for the perfume we'd be making were laid out in detail, so it was easy to understand. ![Tablet screen summarizing the experience steps](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-12-74f12-966.webp) ![Screen introducing perfume basics](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-13-1qmuu-966.webp) There was also a simple introduction to perfume itself, which made things easier to follow. There was also a Muhwawon theory notebook prepared, which we looked through. ![Muhwawon theory notebook with fragrance concentration and scent notes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-14-12i07-966.webp) It covered things like fragrance concentration and scent notes. An accord, apparently, is when two or more scents combine to create harmony. ## Choosing scents through four rounds of blending Now we got into actually making the perfume. We smelled each scent one by one and checked off the ones we liked. ![Checklist used while smelling and rating scents](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-15-1bqmb-966.webp) The ingredients were prepared in the back, and they brought over all the scents we picked. ![Bottles of fragrance ingredients picked out personally](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-16-1o8r3-966.webp) Since there were two of us picking a variety of scents, some overlapped, so this is roughly how many we ended up bringing over! ![Testing chosen scents mixed drop by drop](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-17-10vtf-966.webp) We added one drop of each scent I'd picked, mixed them, and tested whether we liked the result. They gave us 3 mini vials, so we got to test 3 times in total. ![Blend test conducted with 3 mini vials](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-18-yls1b-966.webp) We followed the perfumer's instructions step by step, and it was so much fun. After finishing the 3rd round, we got an extra tube and decided to test once more. ![Result of the 4th scent test using the extra tube](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-19-ryr10-966.webp) So I tested a total of 4 times, and decided to make the perfume based on the 3rd blend, which I liked best. ![Weighing fragrance ingredients on a scale during blending](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-20-2pa69-966.webp) Looking at my checklist, the perfumer calculated exactly how much of each scent to add and told us. Using a scale, we combined the scents one by one this way. At the end, we stirred it thoroughly with a stick. ![Perfume label printed with the chosen name](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-21-14ioq-966.webp) ## Name printing and the finished 50ml perfume, aged 2 weeks At Muhwawon you can name your perfume, so we came up with a name, and it was nice that they printed it on the spot. ![Finished 50ml custom perfume](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-22-1y2e3-966.webp) Our perfume was complete! Having a perfume that's truly mine, the only one of its kind in the world, is genuinely appealing. It can't be used right away though — apparently you should let it age for about 2 weeks before use. We brought the perfume home! It came packaged in a nice, upscale box. Being 50ml, there was more volume than I expected! It's a perfume for fall and winter, and I'm so looking forward to wearing it! That's how the perfume-making went — it was such a great experience that I'd love to come back again if I get the chance. ## The diffuser that came with the event This is a diffuser we got extra for joining the event! ![Diffuser received for joining the event](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-23-1b9t9-966.webp) They made the diffuser with the same scent I'd tested, and it was so cute and lovely. ![Diffuser and perfume made with the same scent](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser-24-17t1f-1200.webp) That wraps up my review of visiting Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop. It was such a fun experience and made for a really great memory. It's also a great date course, so I'd recommend it — perfect for a special date. ## Where it is - Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop (무화원 북촌향수공방) - 23 Yulgok-ro 6-gil, 3rd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 율곡로6길 23 3층 - 37.5762005, 126.9894158 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AC%B4%ED%99%94%EC%9B%90%20%EB%B6%81%EC%B4%8C%ED%96%A5%EC%88%98%EA%B3%B5%EB%B0%A9/@37.5762005,126.9894158,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seorae-warm-saucer/bukchon-perfume-workshop-muhwawon-diffuser/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt