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Tijon: Create Your Own Perfume/Cologne

1 L'Esperance Road, 97150, St. Maarten/St. Martin
0590-52-08-12
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Making the perfume
certified parfume creators
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Grand Case
5.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
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Type: Factory Tours
Owner description: Make your Own Perfume / Cologne: Tijon Parfumerie is likely the only place in the world where you can participate in a “special activity” by choosing...... more » Owner description: Make your Own Perfume / Cologne: Tijon Parfumerie 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 99 €. 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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LBrand22
Arlington, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
“I want to do this again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

Found an ad for Tijon in the airline magazine and talked my cousin into going with me. We left the men behind, and ventured to create perfume. I expected to be greeted warmly upon arrival (check) and to get a brief history of perfumes (double check). After that my expectations were exceeded. I have travelled to four continents and list... More

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travelmama1955
London, Canada
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13 reviews
11 helpful votes
“Very Interest shop to visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

I also did not make my own perfume but I did purchase one of the nices perfumes I had in a while. Very interesting and informative. Owners were very nice. Worth the trip to see. More

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janinaD
New York City
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Cute shop!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Cute perfume shop. Gentleman who works there was very friendly and helpful. The scents are wonderful. I did not create my own but I did pick up a bottle. Perfect remembrance of the island! More

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laidbackBuffalo_NY
Buffalo, NY
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
22 helpful votes
“Oooh de cologne!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

While waiting to be seated at nearby Spiga restaurant, we visited Tijon. Proprietors were friendly, helpful, & informative, & let us try a number of samples. Bought perfume for my wife, and some excellent men's cologne for myself. Definitely worth a visit when in Grand Case. More

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mrsq1979
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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5 reviews
“Good Shopping Stop if You Like Perfume”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

If you view this as an "activity", you may be disappointed. The free "tour" is really is just a short presentation that gets people in the door to peruse the products. That being said, the shop is fun by a very friendly couple from Minnesota who make you feel very welcome. The perfumes and other scented products are quite lovely... More

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John Berglund, Owner at Tijon: Create Your Own Perfume/Cologne, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

We appreciate this recommendation of our Tijon perfume products, but would like to clarify that the special “activity” we offer is not our tour, for which we charge nothing for and is indeed a discovery of how we have created our 18 French Caribbean perfumes. The “Activity” that people can book is the “Create your own Perfume/Cologne.” And fortunately, those... More

Charlie F
Geneva, New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Fantastic, One of a Kind Experience! Not to be Missed!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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My partner and I visited Tijon for the Perfume Class #101 and had an absolutely amazing time! The class started with a fascinating discussion of the history of perfume, our sense of smell, and essential oils. After this introduction, we were brought to the lab where we learned about the art of concocting a new fragrance, and how to mix... More

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dalldritt
Waterloo, Canada
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4 reviews
“Wonderful Store”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

John and Cyndi are great owners and a really unique experience. Worth a stop in if you're in the neighbourhood. More

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Cara C
New York City, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Fun and interesting!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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For two years we only seemed to drive past Tijon when it was closed, but during our last trip we finally made it at a good time! It's a great place to buy beautiful perfumes and gifts, and you can sign up to take a perfume-making course. The owners are very nice and welcoming and it's wonderful to be able... More

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devonlewis
Juneau, Alaska, United States
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3 reviews
“Best "land activity" on the island!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

The owners are from the States-- they were so & hospitable! The owner communicated with me right away through e-mail, and was able to accommodate a class for my husband and myself. It was so easy & fun, and we have each have a bottle of our own perfume/cologne to remind us of our honeymoon. It's definitely worth the money! More

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jo_VV
Vernon, Canada
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13 reviews
13 helpful votes
“Amazing - Highlight of my vacation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

We were on a cruise that ported in St. Martin in early January. Owing to Tripadvisor, my girlfriend and I booked the 2-3hr perfume course. We had John to ourselves and received excellent tutelage. The scent organ is amazing (over 300+ scents to sample and choose from). We appreciated the lab approach and the professionalism of the experience. The course... More

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