Nothing is More Niche Than Creating Your Own: Tijon Offers a Peek Behind the Perfumery Scene

Imagine a world where perfume is crafted by hand, every bottle packaged slowly and with precision by the world’s most passionate perfumologists, where no detail goes unnoticed, and where the art of perfume making is truly celebrated. This realm is called niche perfumery, and it’s undeniably on the rise. With CAGR estimates of 8.54% from 2025 to 2034, it’s clear that, in this era, the niche is all the rage.

For 18 years, Tijon has been not only meeting but also exceeding the exclusivity and quality expectations of niche markets, offering handmade, small-batch, intricate scents that blend French tradition with the boldness of the Caribbean. However, John Berglund, the founder and Master Perfumer, found his true purpose only later on, when Tijon’s first Perfume Making Experience took place. “That’s when I realized nothing is more niche, more special, than creating your own bottle,” he reminisces.

With a selection of more than 300 natural and synthetic oils sourced from all over the world, Tijon offers more than a history lesson of perfume; it offers a way for participants to express themselves through fragrance, with every spray symbolizing their scent of individuality. “We’re all unique, so why not make perfume personal?” he muses. “It’s a beautiful discovery that tantalizes your senses, ending in a scent that encapsulates who you are, your very own essence locked in a custom-labeled bottle.”

Interactive, educational, memorable, and luxurious, Tijon’s Perfume Making Experiences are guided by some of the world’s most renowned and experienced perfumologists and designed to transform every second into a moment to be cherished forever. Somewhere between lab coats, oil samples, and formulas, participants will discover what personal scents are truly about: triggering imagination, honoring memories, and self-expression.

To date, more than 45,000 people have visited Tijon’s world of sensory exploration, each one creating a signature scent that is kept in the store’s database and available for re-purchase in various forms, including lotion, linen mist, and body oil. But these scents are more than just that; they’re a reminder of a special time, maybe a first date on the beach, their wedding day, or grandma’s home filled with the smell of baking pie and flowers.

Imagine commemorating an engagement with a Perfume Making Experience. For years to come, this signature fragrance will take this individual back to this magical moment, serving as a token of love. It’s an experience designed to be shared – even, or maybe especially, for those with different tastes and different ideas. “You might love floral while your partner is all about deep, musky notes. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy contrasting scents!” Berglund adds. “The experience is enjoyed together, but the scents you create are your very own. That’s what’s so special about it.”

Custom perfumes are also a unique way to honor a loved one. For instance, with Mother’s Day on the horizon, Berglund suggests replacing traditional chocolates and flowers with something more unique – with a scent crafted with love and memories, one that reminds one of that special person, their mom. “When you think about it, you encapsulate your mother’s love, and personality in a bottle. It’s a beautiful and practical way to express how you see her,” he says. “Fierce, soft, ambitious, or light-hearted, Tijon will help you capture her essence in a handmade, custom scent.”

Perfume Making Experience at Tijon

With a selection of classes that address the needs and possibilities of all visitors, from rapid 20-minute introductions to in-depth 3-hour explorations, Tijon’s goal is to transform the esoteric magic of perfumery into an art that’s within reach for everyone. In a world gradually swaying away from mass production, Tijon’s original scents are certain to captivate all senses. However, as Berglund says, nothing is more niche than creating one’s own, and Tijon makes this process as simple and fun as possible so one can focus on what matters the most: honoring themselves or their loved ones and making memories that last for eternity.