Frequently Asked Questions
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No. As Ratelier is a café, outside food and drinks are not permitted. Guests are welcome to enjoy food and beverages available for purchase on-site during their visit.
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Yes. Each person attending the workshop must have a ticket, even if you are sharing and only plan to make one bottle. Seating is limited, and every guest participates in the guided experience.
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Yes. We offer private workshops for personal gatherings, celebrations, and corporate team events. Please contact us for availability, group options, and pricing.
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Yes. We offer off-site workshops and bespoke brand collaborations, including private events, corporate activations, and custom sensory experiences. Please contact us for availability, partnership opportunities, and pricing.
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The difference is in the concept and creative theme behind each experience. The fragrance-making process itself is the same, but each workshop is guided through a different emotional and storytelling lens.
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We do not offer on-site parking. As we are located in downtown Toronto, we recommend allowing extra time to find nearby street parking or a public parking lot.
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For evening workshops, guests may arrive as early as 6:45 PM.
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No. We are unable to fill personal bottles. Our bottles are part of the Ratelier brand experience and presentation.
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Yes. We keep your custom fragrance formula on file, so you can reorder it whenever needed. Please email us for rebottle inquiries.
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No. Our perfumes are made without added preservatives.
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No. We work with both natural and synthetic materials in our fragrances. This approach allows for greater safety, stability, and creative nuance, while remaining guided by the latest IFRA standards.