Nestled within a row of shophouses at Duxton Road is Maison21G which also has another outlet at MBS, and soon, Ngee Ann City will house their third outlet in Singapore. The company name ‘Maison21G’ combines the French word ‘maison’ (meaning ‘home’) and ‘21G’ which represents the 21grams your soul weighs (according to a study conducted by the physician Duncan MacDougall) and which is also the weight of the bottle which will house your unique fragrance! 
I popped by recently for their 1-hour Perfume Making Workshop and got to create my signature scent which I went on to name ‘Extraordinary :)’ and I’d recommend this workshop to everyone! If you have a desire to unleash your inner perfumer, discover the ‘scent of your soul’ (hehe!), or just have a great time with a loved one, you can book a workshop session via the official website: https://maison21g.com/sg/
What went into my perfume creation:
First up, let me just share that ‘Extraordinary :)’ smells incredible – and it’s not just because I created it! Haha!
‘Extraordinary :)’ contains these 3 essence scents:
Mimosa, Incense & Tea
I didn’t know this prior to the workshop: Singaporeans’ favorite scent is mimosa! In this L’OFFICIEL interview, Maison21G’s founder shared that Singaporeans love the mimosa and tea scents and interestingly, both are in my perfume creation! 
A little about Maison21G’s Founder & CEO Johanna Monange:
Armed with a wealth of knowledge from her 20 years of experience in perfumery, with a great passion for both the power of Scents and cultural diversity, Johanna aspires to find the right scent for each individual, uniquely suited to their personality: a fragrance that enables them to fulfill all their intimate desires in life
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According to the scent cards I’ve received, the ‘Mimosa Mantra’ note is fresh and delicate, and offers warming, anti-stress and calming benefits. Ahh… no wonder us Singaporeans love the mimosa scent. As for the ‘Tea Time’ note, benefits include improving mental focus (exactly what I need). And ‘Immortal Incense’ helps you relax and also enhance your ‘spiritual mood’.
And apart from these 3 notes and the ethanol base, there’s nothing else. There are no preservatives because those are bad for your skin! So go ahead and store your Maison21G crafted perfume in your fridge.
Why I Highly Recommend This Perfume Creation Workshop
A Scent Designer will be your guide for this creative and informative process. Learn about the history of perfume-making, take the personality quiz powered by AI to determine which of the 35 scents are best suited to your personality and lifestyle, and discover how you can mix two or three scents to find the combination that smells… just right for you!
Instead of paying for mass-produced perfumes featured in pricey commercials, and which contain preservatives, why not create a fragrance that is just for you, crafted using ingredients freshly produced in-store, and let your favourite scents be a soothing balm for your mind, body and soul?
Through this workshop, I’ve discovered I really like Incense, Mimosa and Tea, but scents like Patchouli and Pear are really not for me.
Are you ready to find out which scents really speak to your soul and which make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated?
Currently, the Perfume Making Workshop is an intimate one, allowing for only 2 pax per session due to COVID-19 safety measures. But it is obvious how such a workshop would be a hit among girlfriends and also be great for hen parties, couples, and families.
And for me, what was most exciting was being able to name my creation and also design the bottle if I’d like. I saw some gorgeous bottles on the shelves, with artist designs as well as customer requests.
And when you need a refill of your signature fragrance, simply take the bottle back to the store where it will be topped up with your creation, at just $80. Maison21G keeps a record of the scent essences which went into making your tailor-made fragrance, so you can always go back for more. Also, you get to check out their range of products such as Dual Roller Balls, Candles, Reed Diffusers, Home Sprays, etc. What immediately caught my eye was their Scent Discovery Set containing 34 mini bottles of scents for creating “endless perfume combinations”. (I think it’s the perfect gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc)
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To begin your Haute Couture perfume-creation journey, head to https://maison21g.com/sg/ or drop by any Maison21G store:
Flagship store at 77 Duxton Road, Singapore 089536
MBS Branch at L1-32, The Shoppes, Singapore 018972
*Opening Soon* Ngee Ann City Branch at B1-31A, Singapore 238873