A High-End Perfume Bar in Chicago for Weddings, Galas and Ballrooms
A high-end perfume bar Chicago guests remember starts with the materials. Ours is built by founder Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer who works with absolutes, CO₂ extracts and essential oils, the same raw materials fine perfumers use.
An absolute is a concentrated aromatic extract from a flower such as jasmine or rose. A CO₂ extract is a botanical extract drawn out with pressurized carbon dioxide instead of heat, so it smells closer to the living plant. Your guests can smell the difference, even if they cannot name it.
- Trained perfumer
- Absolutes & CO₂ extracts
- Styled and fully hosted
- Setup & cleanup included
What Makes Our High-End Perfume Bar in Chicago Different
Cheryl studied perfumery with master perfumer and educator Karen Gilbert and at the Institute for Art and Olfaction in Los Angeles. That training shows in every bar we bring to Chicago, from the materials on the table to the way our hosts guide each guest.
Every guest leaves with an eau de parfum spray, a long-lasting perfume strength made with perfumer's alcohol. Bottles carry the Glitters and Grace label, and custom labels with your names, monogram or event date can be printed in advance when you book.
Signature Perfume Bar
guests choose from up to 12 of our house scents, and you choose which ones. It serves 85 to 100 guests an hour, so it suits a cocktail hour or gala reception.
Mini Perfume Bar
a blending bar with more than 60 fragrance materials, for guests who want to create a scent of their own.
Full Perfume Bar
more than 120 fragrances, including a family of signature scents for guests who prefer not to blend from scratch.
Chicago Gala Activation and Hotel Ballroom Perfume Bar Setups
A Chicago gala activation needs to serve a crowd without feeling rushed. Our Signature bar handles a full ballroom, while blending bars serve about 50 guests an hour for a slower, more personal experience.
For a hotel ballroom perfume bar Chicago venues approve easily, we send a certificate of insurance naming the venue and arrive one hour early to set up. We style the bar on a table, a luxury counter or our candy cart, with florals that suit your design, and linens and customized signage are available as add-ons.
Fundraisers often turn the bar into a donation station, and a custom perfume makes a natural thank-you for supporters. For company events, see our corporate perfume bar in Chicago.
Made by a trained perfumer
Every bar is built by our founder, Cheryl Gleason, who studied with master perfumer Karen Gilbert and at the Institute for Art and Olfaction in Los Angeles. We ask about allergies when you book, and your contract covers allergen disclosures.
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A Custom Fragrance Bar for Weddings in Chicago
A custom fragrance bar for weddings Chicago couples book becomes the favor guests actually use. Many couples open the bar during cocktail hour and keep it running through the reception.
Choose scents that echo your florals, or ask us to build a signature family around your wedding. Our Chicago wedding perfume bar page covers ceremony and reception timing in more detail.
Want a scent made just for the two of you? A private fragrance consultation, from $650, records your formula so you can wear it again on every anniversary.
Gold Coast Event Entertainment, River North Lofts and Beyond
Our high-end perfume bar Chicago team sets up wherever the city celebrates. That includes Gold Coast event entertainment in private residences, River North and Fulton Market lofts, Streeterville hotel suites and private clubs downtown.
We also travel to the North Shore and the western suburbs. Tell us about elevators, loading docks and parking when you book, and we will plan the setup around your venue.
Glitters and Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every station we bring to your party.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a high-end perfume bar in Chicago cost?
A high-end perfume bar Chicago event starts at $500 and is quoted per event, not per guest. Your quote depends on the format, guest count, timing and any custom labels.
How many guests can the perfume bar serve?
Our Signature bar serves 85 to 100 guests an hour. Blending bars serve about 50 guests an hour, and we can add hosts for larger events.
Do guests take their perfume home?
Yes. Every guest leaves with an eau de parfum spray in a labeled bottle.
Can you work with our venue and planner?
Yes. We coordinate timing with your planner, send a certificate of insurance to the venue, and arrive one hour before guests do.
Plan Your Chicago Perfume Bar
Send your date, venue and estimated guest count, and we will reply with a proposal within two business days. Prefer to talk? Call 815-418-6740.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815-418-6740
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Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director