# Make Your Own Perfume with LE LABO Olfatory Kit By Carlos Calderon | Published 2007-03-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-perfume-with-le-labo-olfatory-kit References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2007/03/olfactionary_by.php) & [lelabofragrances](http://www.lelabofragrances.com/) Feel like an excentric perfume designer with your own ikfactory kit. Popularity of this will no doubt be propelled by the new movie Perfume, the Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind. With this "Olfactionary" kit made by [Le Labo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-discovery-candle-set) The Olfactionary is a collection of [forty 2.5 mL bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-wardrobe-sample-set), each filled with [natural essences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-lab-has-introduced) which are the principal scents in perfumes. They also include olfactory keys (blotters) for sampling the scents. **Implications** - The training that Le Labo offers will give the novice the opportunity to fine tune their sense of smell; afterwards you will be able to discern the nuances of smell in any perfume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Perfume Kits:** As people seek more personalized experiences, the market for DIY perfume kits that allow customers to create their own scent will continue to grow. - **Sensory Training:** There is an increasing demand for sensory training programs, like the one offered by Le Labo, that teach people to fine-tune their sense of smell. - **Natural Scents:** As consumers become more conscious of sustainability, there will be a greater focus on using natural essences in perfumes, creating opportunities for companies that specialize in sourcing natural scents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** DIY perfume kits and sensory training programs will disrupt the traditional beauty industry by allowing consumers to create their own personalized fragrances. - **Education and Training:** The rise of sensory training programs presents opportunities for education and training companies to develop courses and programs that teach people to fine-tune their senses. - **Sustainability:** Companies specializing in sourcing natural scents have the potential to disrupt the fragrance industry by providing sustainable alternatives to synthetic fragrances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfume-Scented Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-discovery-candle-set.md) - [Virtual Fragrance Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentbird-academy.md) - [Portable Olfactory Training Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olfki-kit.md) - [Concept Perfume Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-library.md) - [Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-themed-escape-room.md) - [Perfume Sampling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum.md) - [Perfume-Crafting Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-fragrances.md) - [Decadent-Smelling Fragrance Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-lab-has-introduced.md) - [Mixology-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixologist-parfums.md)