Perfume Making Workshop review
Loved the whole experience, the location was very nice, it was my first time making my own perfume, the host was very helpful and the whole atmosphere cozy and relaxed, beautiful Turkish experience! very grateful!REVIEWS
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Loved the whole experience, the location was very nice, it was my first time making my own perfume, the host was very helpful and the whole atmosphere cozy and relaxed, beautiful Turkish experience! very grateful!The course is on the Asian side, which is ok if you are up for the commute and are able to make your way home easily.
The host meets the group and takes you to the Asian side but then it’s up to you to get home, i had no idea how to get home and was extremely lost and was close to tears. I called the host after an hour of trying to work out how to get back to the Euro side, and they escorted me to the correct station and helped me get home.
Also, i am allergic to cigarettes and the space was full of people smoking in a confined space, and this left me feeling very unwell and congested. It also affected my smell in creating my scent, as the smoke was right next to the table where we were creating our perfumes. I also asked for a drink at the counter as i was told it was included, and the waiter said no.
It was very confusing and I think it could have been better explained and planned.
I did like the hosts, they were very nice and helpful but just those things made it stressfulVery involved and fun activity! Amazing guide!Our guide was amazing and helpful and the activity was a really good experienceWe thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. the collection from the meeting point was good. The workshop was well organised but the mosaic pieces could have been organised slightly better. The lady explaining what you need to do was very quick and kept disappearing but the guide who collected us was always on hand. My partner felt slightly rushed as he wanted to make his own design and this was not well catered for. The quality of the lamp is excellent that you make and it is worth waiting longer than an hour for it to 'go off' as it is still quite tacky. We asked for some paper to wrap prior to the bubble wrap which was great. The manager was really helpful and cheerful. All in all we had an excellent time at the workshop and it is certainly worth the money.Wonderful thank you so muchGreat experience, amazing guide. Clear step by step instructions on how to make your own perfume using your other selection of ingredients with other 71 ingredients provided. Once you've chosen your selected ingredients the guide helps you further to make the perfect combination, supporting you by showing you which one would go and which one to change for the perfect scent. Would definitely recommend this one to everyoneOverall, I liked the experience. I got to smell so many scents and make my own customized perfume. Guide was very informative and nice. The only issue I had was that the actual event started 25 minutes late. But overall, I enjoyed the workshop. Snacks and drinks were nice.The activity itself was quite nice. I enjoyed making myself a lamp. But the people running it have serious management issues. We were told that we must be at the meeting location at 8:30 am and that if we didn’t show up on time, they would leave without us. So, despite landing in Istanbul at 1:30 am and not getting the opportunity to eat breakfast, we were there by 8:15 am. The guide herself was late by 3 minutes at 8:33 am, but we all stood there in the rain and proceeded to wait for late comers till 8:45 am. With all the delays and transport, the activity actually started at 9:30 am (so instead of it being a 3 hour activity from 9 am, it was only 2.5 hours long…and was rushed). Not to mention, during the activity itself, the instructor kinda neglected my presence, such as when I asked for more beads or glue. I had to seek help from the assistant, who helped me. The activity itself was nice, but general staff was not efficient or easy to work with.Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop
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They had told us to meet at a specific location at 8:30, but they let us be 15 minutes late waiting for some people. My friend and I landed at midnight which meant we couldn’t get much rest. So if we were asked to meet at a specific time, I’d like that time to be respected. When we arrived, Beyzanur was quite disrespectful towards me. Of the group, she would constantly call me out, VERY frequently asking me if I was done when my lamp was clearly not. Her general tone and attitude towards me was not appreciated, making me generally get annoyed and ruining the morning. She never talked to my friend, making me feel targeted for whatever reason. The activity itself was good fun and quite relaxing, if you don’t have someone hounding you.This activity was fun. Mustafa was very informational and helped throughout the whole process, enabling me to make a perfume I genuinely liked.it was really interesting and Mustafa was a great host.Very recommended! Mustafa was a very warm and nice host who explained everything perfectly and helped us with the lamp. Really entertaining and you obtain own built souvenir. Can’t imagine it better! Also the man who picked us and guided from Sultanahmet to Uskadar, very well.Tolle Location und sehr schöner workshop. Leider stimmt die Adresse des Workshops nicht. Wir haben extra einen Standort auf der europäischen Seite Istanbuls gewählt. Wir wurden jedoch gemeinsam mit dem Guide auf die asiatische Seite gebracht. Hat uns einiges an Zeit gekostet, weil wir im Anschluss zum Flughafen mussten.This was one of our highlights while we were in Istanbul! such great value for money. we had so much fun. would do it again in a heartbeatWe had the best time making mosaic lamps! Mustafa is so friendly and knowledgable. Would highly recommend this activity!I had such a good time making my own parfume! I loved the vibe of the place, and the location itself. It was so special to make my own fragrance and Aziz made it so much easier with his knowdledge and help. I loved every moment of it!Such a fun activity! You are walked through some of the science behind mixing your own perfume as well as given ample opportunity to discover all the scents and build your own unique combination.Fun and unique experience. Host was interactive. Lots of different scents to try out and play around with until you find your matches. Great value for the price paid.Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop
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I enjoyed the history but quite a few of the coffee grinders were faulty, the coffee cups were chipped and the cards used to illustrate were disjointed as they were in the wrong order!!Приятная обстановка и отличный учитель. Все понравилось.Everything from the book experience to the end was amazing. The host was amazing and excellent bang for your buck.Great activity, really good value for money. Staff were so lovely. We had a great time thanks youon y a été avec ma mère et ma grand-mère et on a vraiment adoré. c'est un moment convivial dans un endroit sympa 😊Our guide (unfortunately, I didn't catch her name) was so warm and helpful, she made the whole experience fantastic. As for the experience itself, it is in my top 3 favorite activities of all time. I wholeheartedly recommend the stained glass workshop. thank you for an unforgettable experience!De workshop traditioneel glas-in-lood schilderen was een hele leuke ervaring! De activiteit zelf was creatief en ontspannend, en de begeleiding was top. Er werd goed uitgelegd wat je moest doen, en als iets niet meteen lukte, stonden ze meteen klaar om te helpen. Echt een aanrader voor wie eens iets ambachtelijks en bijzonders wil proberen!it was awesome and such a unique experience, worth every cent!!!
Ali was a great host and professional, the team made sure we were comfortable at all timesGood one. We did enjoy it!Leather Crafting Workshop
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It was super fun! We went to the Asian part of Istanbul and we walked through a few streets (beautiful) and we ended up at the workshop. The guidance was great, the coffee and tea were great! We ended up doing a mozaïek workshop, and now we have two cute lamps. I would definitely recommend this workshop!Got a question? We're here to answer! If you don't see your question here, contact with us directly on our Contact Page →
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