The Maison Ketoret perfume bar

What is an event perfume bar?

An event perfume bar is an installation dedicated to fragrance, set up for the duration of a reception. Guests discover a selection of fragrances, choose or compose their own, then take it home in a bottle.

At Maison Ketoret, the bar is conceived as a haute perfumery ritual: the selection of olfactory worlds, the staging of the bar and the presentation of the bottles form one coherent whole, prepared with the hosts ahead of the event.

How does a Maison Ketoret perfume bar work?

The experience is prepared in advance with the hosts, then unfolds in four moments.

1. Selection in advance. A conversation with the hosts defines the experience, the olfactory worlds presented and the level of personalisation.
2. The setting. The Maison Ketoret bar is installed and presented in harmony with the venue and atmosphere of the event.
3. A guided gesture. Guests are welcomed and guided at the bar, without interrupting the rhythm of the reception. Depending on the experience, each guest chooses a fragrance or composes an accord.
4. A memory to take away. Each fragrance is presented in a Maison Ketoret bottle personalised for the occasion.

The Selection or The Composition: what is the difference?

Maison Ketoret offers two experiences. The Selection lets each guest choose a fragrance from a collection defined with the hosts. The Composition lets participants create their own accord from top, heart and base notes.

The Selection — choose a fragrance

A collection of fragrances is defined in advance with the hosts. At the event, guests discover the selection, choose the fragrance that suits them and receive it in a personalised Maison Ketoret bottle. A fluid experience, suited to intimate celebrations and large-scale events alike.

The Composition — create an accord

Guided by Maison Ketoret, participants explore top, heart and base notes selected to work together. They build a personal accord and leave with their creation in a personalised bottle. A more exclusive format, designed around the number of participants and the rhythm of the event.

The choice depends on the character of the event, the number of guests and the place you wish to give the ritual. It is agreed during the initial conversation, when Maison Ketoret can also advise you.

Perfume bar or perfume workshop?

A perfume workshop usually refers to a guided creation session for a small group, at a dedicated time. A perfume bar is part of the flow of a reception: guests visit it as the event unfolds.

Both Maison Ketoret experiences take place at the bar, at the heart of the reception. The Selection focuses on choosing a fragrance; The Composition brings the creative gesture of a workshop, in a format designed for the event.

A perfume bar for a wedding

At a wedding, the perfume bar accompanies the reception and gives each guest a personal memory of the day: a fragrance chosen or composed, presented in a bottle bearing the names and the date of the wedding.

The selection of fragrances is defined with the couple before the day. The rhythm of service and the presentation of the bottles are considered according to the venue, the number of guests and the flow of the reception.

Which other events?

• Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. A distinctive gesture, integrated thoughtfully into the celebration.
• Private celebrations. An olfactory ritual imagined around your venue, your guests and the atmosphere you wish to create.
• Galas. A precise, discreet Maison gesture that finds its place at the heart of an exceptional evening.
• Corporate events. A guided selection or composition experience designed to express the company’s identity to its guests.

What can be personalised?

• The bottle. Every bottle retains the Maison Ketoret codes; names and the event date are added with restraint.
• The presentation. A personalised presentation case and dedicated finishing elements may complete the experience, upon request.
• The ritual. The rhythm of service, the selection presented and the presentation of the bottles are adapted to the venue, the number of guests and the flow of the event.

Where does Maison Ketoret work?

Maison Ketoret is based in Paris. It works primarily in Paris and Île-de-France, and accompanies events throughout France on request. The bar is installed at the venue of your event.

Frequently asked questions

Do guests leave with their fragrance?

Yes. With The Selection as with The Composition, each guest leaves with their fragrance in a Maison Ketoret bottle personalised for the event.

Can names and a date be added to the bottles?

Yes. Names and the event date are added to each bottle, which retains the Maison Ketoret codes. A personalised presentation case may complete the presentation, upon request.

Can a perfume bar be organised for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah?

Yes. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are among the celebrations Maison Ketoret accompanies, alongside weddings, private celebrations, galas and corporate events.

Does Maison Ketoret offer an experience for companies?

Yes. For a corporate event, Maison Ketoret offers a guided selection or composition experience designed to express the company’s identity to its guests.

When should the perfume bar take place during the reception?

The timing is agreed with Maison Ketoret during the initial conversation, according to the flow of your event. The ritual is designed to fit in without interrupting its rhythm.

How many guests can take part?

The experiences adapt to the number of guests. The Selection suits intimate celebrations and large-scale events alike; The Composition, more exclusive, is designed around the number of participants. The format is specified during the initial conversation.

Does Maison Ketoret work outside Paris?

Yes, on request. Maison Ketoret works primarily in Paris and Île-de-France, and accompanies events throughout France.

How do I receive a proposal?

Share the date, location, number of guests and the experience you have in mind with Maison Ketoret by email, telephone or WhatsApp. Maison Ketoret will reply personally to imagine a tailored ritual and prepare a proposal.