DIY Your Own Signature Perfume: 5 Trendy Cultural Spots That Rival Japan

By MOOK Travel Editor Team

Aside from its world-famous pop culture, South Korea also boasts a richly developed artistic culture. The alleys starting from Imagination Street have been reborn through Changwon City’s urban regeneration project, giving rise to many stories of culture, art, and creativity. The Changdong Art Village and the Furein Creative Craft Village in this area turn every alley into a giant canvas, where artists’ works and creations add color and unique beauty to Masan Mountain.

1. Scent Atelier Omshanti
Artists gather in the Changdong Art Village and Furein Creative Craft Village, operating numerous small workshops and creating various crafts. “Scent Atelier Omshanti” is one such art workshop where you can craft your “one-of-a-kind” personalized perfume using a variety of fragrances. In addition to making perfumes, you can also try your hand at crafting scented candles or diffusers.

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

2. Changwon Imagination Street
During the 2015 campaign “Carve Your Name in Korea,” 301,396 participants from 206 countries contributed, and bricks engraved with the names of 23,000 international visitors were laid along Imagination Street in Masan Hapdo-gu. This street features not only the names of regular travelers but also those of famous Korean stars such as actress Jun Ji-hyun and K-pop idols from 4minute and Kara.

Address: 62, Dongseongno 10-gil, Masan Hapdo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Transportation: From Masan Station → Take the No. 800 express bus at the bus stop in front of Dongmasan Hospital → Get off at the Samsung Life bus stop → Walk 250 meters to reach the destination