An Upscale Perfume Bar in Chicago for Showers, Birthdays and Dinner Parties
An upscale perfume bar Chicago hosts bring home turns a shower, birthday or dinner party into an evening guests talk about for weeks. Each guest blends her own perfume with a host beside her, then leaves with a bottle nobody else has.
It feels like a private appointment at a perfume counter, set up in your living room, your building's party room or a private dining room.
- Trained perfumer
- Absolutes & CO₂ extracts
- Styled and fully hosted
- Setup & cleanup included
How Our Upscale Perfume Bar in Chicago Works
Blending starts with a base, the foundation a perfume is built on. Guests choose from six: floral, masculine, fresh, musk, sophisticated and gourmand, which means sweet. Then they add the notes they love until the scent feels like theirs.
Signs on the bar suggest blends and pairings for anyone who would rather not decide from scratch. Every finished perfume is an eau de parfum spray, a long-lasting strength made with perfumer's alcohol.
Signature bar
up to 12 of our house scents, chosen by you. Quick, polished and easy for a larger crowd.
Mini blending bar
more than 60 fragrance materials. Our most popular choice for showers and birthdays.
Full blending bar
more than 120 fragrances for a group that wants the complete perfumer's experience.
An Upscale Bridal Shower in Chicago, Without the Games
An upscale bridal shower Chicago brides enjoy gives guests something to do together. The perfume bar keeps everyone talking, and the bottle doubles as the favor.
Some brides choose a signature scent for the wedding day and invite the bridal party to blend alongside her. For an upscale bachelorette ideas Chicago list, a perfume bar before dinner is a calm, memorable start to the night.
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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Milestone Birthday Ideas in Chicago
A 40th, 50th or 60th deserves more than a reservation. Among milestone birthday ideas Chicago hosts send us, a perfume bar at home is the one guests remember, because they leave with something personal.
Pair your upscale perfume bar Chicago evening with a catered dinner, or add our candy cart for dessert. You can also add custom labels with the guest of honor's name, printed in advance when you book.
A Private Dining Room Party in Chicago
Many restaurants welcome us into their private rooms. For a private dining room party Chicago guests will love, ask the restaurant to confirm outside vendors are welcome, and we can send a certificate of insurance naming the venue.
Our team arrives one hour early to set up and cleans up after. In a condo or greystone, a dining table or kitchen island works well. For weddings and galas, see our high-end perfume bar in Chicago.
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 an upscale perfume bar in Chicago cost?
An upscale perfume bar Chicago event starts at $500 and is quoted per event, not per guest.
How long does it take?
Blending bars serve about 50 guests an hour. For a shower of 20, most guests finish within the first hour.
What neighborhoods do you serve?
All of Chicago, from Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Bucktown to the Gold Coast and West Loop, plus the suburbs.
Do you ask about allergies?
Yes. We ask about allergies when you book, and your contract covers allergen disclosures.
Plan Your Chicago Perfume Party
Send your date, location and guest count, and we will reply 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