DIY Your Own Perfume: Five Popular Youthful Spots in Korea That Rival Japan

By MOOK Travel Editorial Team

Aside from its world-renowned pop culture, South Korea has also developed a rich array of artistic and cultural characteristics. The alleys starting from Imagination Street have been reborn through the Changwon Urban Regeneration Project, giving rise to numerous cultural, artistic, and creative stories. The Changdong Art Village and the Furim Creative Craft Village in this area turn every alley into a giant canvas, with artists’ works and creations adding more color and unique beauty to Masan Mountain.

1. Scent Workshop Omshanti
Artists gather in the Changdong Art Village and Furim Creative Craft Village, operating numerous small workshops and creating a variety of handicrafts. “Scent Workshop Omshanti” is one of these art studios, where you can use a wide range of fragrances to create a “one-of-a-kind” perfume that’s entirely your own. In addition to making perfumes, there are also experiences for crafting scented candles and diffuser bottles.

Address: 16-13, Oh-dongseo 6-gil, Masan Hapdeok-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Business Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Closed on Mondays)

2. Changwon Imagination Street
The 2015 campaign “Carve Your Name in Korea” attracted participants from 206 countries, totaling 301,396 people. Bricks engraved with the names of 23,000 international participants were laid along Imagination Street in Masan Hapdeok-gu. Not only do general tourists leave their names here, but K-pop stars such as actress Jun Ji-hyun, 4minute, and Kara have also carved their names on these bricks.

Address: 62, Dongseong-ro 10beon-gil, Masan Hapdeok-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Transportation: From Masan Station → Take Bus No. 800 in front of Dongmasan Hospital → Get off at Samsung Life Bus Stop → Walk 250 meters to arrive