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Tijon: Create Your Own Perfume/Cologne

1 L'Esperance Road, Grand Case 97150, St Maarten-St Martin
0590-52-08-12
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Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Grand Case
Type: Factory Tours
Owner description: Make your Own Perfume / Cologne: Tijon is likely the only place in the world where you can participate in a “special activity” by choosing from over... more » Owner description: Make your Own Perfume / Cologne: Tijon is likely the only place in the world where you can participate in a “special activity” by choosing from over 300 oils to create your own perfume or cologne. Sounds daunting, but it is made relatively easy. The hardest part for many is naming their own fragrance. One experience takes 2-3 hours and costs 119 €. Everyone leaves with their own custom fragrance and a gift bag of Tijon products worth 90€ (1€ = $1 cash). Another experience takes 60-90 minutes and costs 69€ with everyone leaving with their own fragrance and a gift bag of Tijon products worth 40€. Tijon also offers an on-site boutique with its signature line of 18 French Caribbean fragrances, cosmetics and gifts. « less
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Tampa, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I loved this place! Listened to an informative presentation on the history and the making of perfume. Several people in the group purchased already made and available scents. Myself and another woman had ours made. Initially I was just looking at and smelling the oils. Then after asking how you go about picking what smells good together and what note... More

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Niskayuna, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We just Love John and Cindy ! You could not have a better time doing something so amazing as creating your own scent! They know just how to help you and encourage you to create something that you will have for a very long time or come back and make another . My husband took me last year for my... More

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Blountstown, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

My daughter and I went to Tijon after reading an article about it on the airplane. It was close to our hotel so we decided to go and try it. We were not disappointed. John, the owner, was so nice and we made an appointment for the 1 hour perfume course. It was so much fun making our own perfume... More

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Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My wife and her sisters/ in laws all spent a morning making their own individual scent. They had a blast. Lovely boutique store and great experience.

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

My husband and I spent an afternoon with Cyndi at Tijon. It was delightful and worth every moment. I can't wait to return. This is a one of a kind opportunity not to be missed!

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

It was so much fun creating three fragrances. I chose the one I liked the most. It's great because it is all my own. I gave it a name. What's best of all they keep the mix on file and can send you refills whenever you want. I learned so much and the owner is wonderful-friendly and very informative. But... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

My wife and girl friend took a friend's advice and went to Tijon in Grand Case to make their own perfume. The two husband's went along, of course, because that's how to remain happily married. Once we got there, though, we all joined in. And it was easily the most valuable couple hours we spent on this beautiful island. The... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Needing 2 people minimum for a Perfume 101 class, my husband agreed to attend and much to his surprise really enjoyed it! We both did - the class itself was informative on a bit of perfume history and how the mixes work, we learned a lot and had a great deal of fun creating our own scents. The owners were... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We visited Tijon in March and took their class to make our own perfume. We learned so much from our gracious hosts, John and Cyndi. It was so much more than we expected as we learned about the history of perfumes and how they are blended- it was science made fun! We even got to wear lab coats. The shop... More

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Indian Head Park,IL.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

This experience will give you a good understanding of Colognes and Perfumes.Cindy & John are very knowledgeable thru your steps of creation.They have been helping people for some time now.Their shop is easily located and parking is there.Their cabale of handeling groups .They also have souvenoirs of a distinctive nature relative to the island. Your certificate of completion is celebrated... More

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