Each of us perceives certain notes as closer to our own experience than others. Over time, this creates a kind of personal dictionary, a unique olfactory portrait: a secret code that represents us, and that only we know how to decode in its most intimate meaning.

‘Create your own perfume’ is an experience of discovery, a journey of the senses—an opportunity to feel and listen deeply. It is a moment of care and connection, shared with Diletta or Margherita, the skilled Tonatto staff, who possess an extraordinary ability to interpret the unspoken and uncover the emotions stirred by the essences before them. With remarkable sensitivity, they transform each encounter into a singular creation, immortalising a historical and emotional moment in the life of the person they are listening to through a bespoke formula.

Perfume can carry memories, encapsulating emotions and feelings intertwined with them. It allows us to craft a talismanic fragrance, one that adorns us with cherished affections and transforms profound symbolism into tools for expression and transcendence.

Alternatively, a formula may emerge that embodies desires or vulnerabilities—a fragrance that accompanies us in our daily lives, offering strength and solace along the way.

This is the true wonder of the exchange that unfolds between the perfumer and the client during the “Create Your Own Perfume” experience.

Participants will have access to the Maison Tonatto’s “olfattoteca,” a true treasure trove of research and curation. Over the years, it has become a rich repository of hundreds of exquisite  and premium essences—precious, rare, local, and exotic.

At the end of the journey, the client will be presented with a 100 ml sample of their personalized olfactory portrait.

Duration: 1.5 hours