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

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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Athens, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

My family and I took the mix-and-match class at Tijon on our day in St. Martin on a recent cruise and it was so much fun! Tijon is beautiful and smells wonderful and John and Cyndi were very warm and welcoming. They very patiently explained the perfume making process to us and provided just enough guidance while allowing us to... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I took the Perfume 101 class on the last day of vacation and I am so glad I did! This was such a unique experience and the owners are so delightful. Making my own perfume was fun and I really like what I created! This is a Must-Do while you are in St. Martin! We actually did the 9:30 am... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We found this amazing place in Grand Case. We spent the morning with John and Cyndi,creating our own fragrance's They are both amazing people and very enthusiastic about the perfume industry. We made 2 amazing fragrances. They also have ready made fragrance and skin care ,sun care lines as well . I LOVE this place!!!! Cant wait to come back... More

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Wilton, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I love Tijon. This was my second visit to the parfumerie, and just like last time, my expectations were exceeded. If you're looking for a unique, fun activity to do on St. Martin, you've GOT to check this place out. John and Cyndi are both lovely and incredibly helpful when it comes to selecting your scent. I recommend taking a... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, I booked a create-your-own-perfume class for myself, my husband, and our teenage daughter on a day excursion from our cruise. IT EXCEEDED ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS! The owners were warm, knowledgable, and enthusiastic - they even gave us great recommendations for local eateries at the conclusion of our "scent-sational" class. We came home with... More

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