The manifestation of the French Caribbean lifestyle: Tijon Perfumery

Scents are magical. They can evoke emotions, help us remember things or people from the past or make us able to identify people. The French have always been aware of the power of scents and have created a very sophisticated culture around it. This tradition has also reached the French side of the Caribbean island of St. Martin. Tijon, a boutique perfumery, combines the French sophistication and the freshness of the tropics. This niche perfumery specializing in fine, handcrafted fragrances opened its doors to the public by John Berglund in 2007 and has been featured in many international publications ever since. Tijon’s mission is to teach the world about the tradition, complexity and beauty of fragrance creation.

What makes a perfumery truly unique?

Tijon is a real manifestation of the French Caribbean lifestyle of Joie de Vivre and Savoir Faire. The Tijon style is characterized by quality, creativity and tropical elegance. They have taken the best practices of the perfumeries of Grasse, France and took a tropical twist on French traditions. The results are handmade memorable fragrances that reflect the enjoyment of the little pleasures of the Caribbean life; the jasmine blooming along the shore or biting into a perfectly ripe tropical fruit. All fragrances are bottled by hand and made in small batch to assure world-class quality.

Create your own signature fragrance

Tijon offers workshops led by experts where visitors can create their own perfumes. From first-time mixers to more experienced individuals, these classes offer an unforgettable experience. You get to pick your favorites from 300 oils to mix and match them under the guidance of perfume experts. Take a sneak peek into the process of fragrance creation while creating your very own formula and let yourself be inspired by the tropics. The creativity doesn’t stop there yet: you get to name your perfume and can use it in lotion, cremes, massage oils and linen mists. Your own formula will be recorded at the lab, should you want to re-order your signature scent online in the future.

Creating a fragrance can be a great activity for a birthday celebration, a date night, a fundraiser, team building, for children’s groups or for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Bring your friends, family or loved ones to share this amazing experience and enjoy the little joys of the French Caribbean lifestyle!

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