What visitors love about our personalized perfume tour

Are you interested in learning more about the art of perfumery in Paris?

Find Your Scent in the Marais with Madeline Bobo isn’t just about shopping for perfume in one of the city’s chicest neighborhoods. While you explore fragrance houses off the beaten track, you’ll also learn about identifying your own signature scent.  It’s a hands-on, interactive experience where guests get to smell, test, compare, and learn.

We asked a group of recent Paris Muse visitors about their tours.  One guest told us that Madeline’s expert guidance made him understand perfume as a creative art form, rather than a branded product.  Here’s what else they had to say.

What was your favorite moment?

Ashleigh
“An unforgettable experience with Madeline! It felt like shopping with your most stylish, perfume-obsessed best friend. I discovered an intimate, appointment-only house and even experienced an unreleased fragrance (yes, I’ve since added it to my collection!). From start to finish, the whole tour was special. No pressure, just pure passion and joy. My only regret? Not having all day. If you love fragrance and find yourself in Paris, this is magic.”

Maureen
“My favorite part was our private scent experience at Hima Jomo. It felt like they were expecting us! That was really special. I also loved Parle Moi de Parfum. That’s where I found the Tomboy Neroli scent I’ve been wearing every day since.”

Katie and Kevin
“Our favorite moment was talking with Madeline, an expert in perfume, about scent profiles and the process of making perfume. We learned so much about our own preferences, and it felt completely personalized. After the tour, we felt more confident choosing niche perfumes that really match our taste.”

Javier
“The tour itself in the Marais was fabulous. I discovered new perfume houses I’d never heard of before, including Hima Jomo and Perfumer H. Our guide Madeline was incredibly knowledgeable and knew the neighborhood so well. My wife and I truly enjoyed her company and would absolutely use her services in other areas of Paris next time.”

How did learning about independent fragrance houses change your idea about perfume?

Ashleigh
“In the best way. I always chose perfume based on first impression, but discovering independent fragrance houses helped me understand why certain notes resonate with me. It made the process more thoughtful without taking away the magic. I’m much more confident exploring niche perfumes now, and I love the idea of wearing something not everyone else is wearing.”

Maureen
“It got me excited to start wearing perfume again after a 20-year hiatus! The tour helped me explore scents without making it feel overly technical. Picking a perfume is still about feeling and preference, but now I feel inspired to experiment more.“

Katie and Kevin
“We loved learning directly from the owners of independent fragrance houses. Understanding their creative process made us more likely to buy niche perfume in the future. The expert guidance added a personal touch you just don’t get walking into a shop on your own.“

Would you recommend the Find Your Scent experience to a friend?

Maureen
“It was a fun and unique experience! A one-of-a-kind way to experience perfume in Paris.”

Katie & Kevin
“Definitely. This was our favorite experience of the trip. The personalized advice was amazing. For example, the guide suggested a vanilla scent I bought — and I’ve been wearing it every day since!”

Javier
“I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a special, insider experience in Paris. It’s unique because you get access to places and insights you couldn’t easily find online.”

Ashleigh
“Funny story: I was in Miami for a ballroom dance competition and made a ‘quick trip’ to a niche perfume retailer. I may be the only person to miss her flight because she was busy smelling perfume! I left with Boreale from L’Arc — totally worth it.”

Enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience of Paris. Book your Find Your Scent in the Marais tour today.