They say perfume is an art that can express our identity, emotions, and feelings without a single word. Oo La Lab, the fragrance studio from Singapore and Dubai, has now set its sights on Thailand—and as soon as it arrived, it became a must-visit destination.
Located at theCOMMONS Saladaeng in Bangkok, Oo La Lab offers an array of exclusive ready-made perfumes, scented candles, and home fragrances, alongside a workshop space where visitors can create a truly one-of-a-kind scent. The brand believes that perfume does more than delight the senses—it tells a story, evokes deep memories, reflects emotions, and connects people without the need for words.
Naturally, no visit to the studio would be complete without crafting your own signature scent. Participants in the workshop are provided with a kit that includes a chart resembling a periodic table, showing fragrance notes with abbreviations and indicating their intensity levels. This makes it easy to blend different aromas, such as Mu for musk, Od for oud, Le for leather, Sp for spices, and Fr for fruity notes, allowing each visitor to design a perfume that is uniquely theirs.
The workshop begins by guiding participants to select scents that catch their interest. Each fragrance is applied to a testing strip and sniffed to see if it appeals. The scents are then divided into two piles—those you like and those you don’t. You experiment by pairing liked and disliked notes, wafting them gently under your nose to discover how they interact. According to the brand, each fragrance has its own body and character: on its own, it may read one way, but when combined with others, it can transform entirely. Throughout this blending process, experts provide close guidance, helping you understand which notes suit your preferences and how combinations will smell, making it easier to find the perfect balance.
Once the ideal combination is identified, the selected notes are carefully dropped into a small glass vial, strictly limited to 20 drops. Notes you want to emphasise are added in larger amounts, while those intended as subtle accents are added sparingly. This precise process yields a bespoke fragrance, which the expert then transfers into a full-sized perfume bottle—creating a unique scent that exists nowhere else in the world.
Oo La Lab’s uniqueness doesn’t end with offering over 100 fragrance notes for your creation. The brand allows you to use your custom formula at any of its Singapore or Dubai locations. Since all branches use the same oil base, you can simply provide your formula, and the perfume will be recreated instantly.
For anyone fascinated by the art of fragrance and eager to craft a scent that is truly their own, Oo La Lab’s studio at theCOMMONS Saladaeng is open on all weekdays. More information is available at https://th.oola-lab.com/.
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