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The Mobile Fragrance Bar brings a Certified Sommelier-led fragrance station to weddings, wineries and corporate events in Sonoma County and beyond, bottling each guest's scent on-site.
Mobile Fragrance Bar · For Planners & PartnersEverything you need to bring in the bar
For event planners, venues, agencies and destination partners
The logistics, terms and materials in one place, so you can quote the bar to a client, list it for visitors, or bring it into your venue with every answer in hand.
At a Glance
What to plan around
Scents
Chosen by you, or for you
More than 18 fragrance profiles in the Après Fragrance library. Choose the lineup yourself, or leave the choosing to Stephanie. Many planners do, and she pairs it to the event, the guests and the room.
Setup
About an hour
Station set and ready before guests arrive.
Breakdown
About an hour
After the station closes.
Power
At the station
Power access at the station location. Event signage stays with you; we bring everything else.
Outdoors
Indoors or out
No outdoor requirements. We bring our own tent.
Staffing
One facilitator
On-site for the duration. Additional facilitators are quoted.
Guests
Every guest welcome
Twenty-bottle minimum. Above 150 guests, quoted case by case.
Lead time
Four to six weeks
Preferred, for label production and pairing work.
Service area
Sonoma County included
Napa, Mendocino and the Bay Area, with travel built into the quote.
Insurance
Event liability
Certificate of insurance available on request.
Space
A 4 ft or 6 ft table
We bring the table: 4 ft for Petite, 6 ft for Signature and Grand, or we set up on one of yours to match your theme. A 10 × 10 ft space works well, with room for guests in front and the facilitator behind.
Pricing & Terms
Billed per bottle, not per head
Petite Atelier · Three scents · Paired to your event$45
Signature Atelier · Four scents · Pre-event consultation$55
Grand Atelier · Six scents · Full consultation$65
Per bottle. Package details on each gathering page.
- Every guest is welcome at the station. Hosts are billed for the bottles that go home.
- Twenty-bottle minimum. We confirm the bottle count together two weeks before the event.
- A $500 deposit reserves the date and is applied to the total. It's returned in full if plans change for any reason up to two weeks before the event; after that, it's held toward the bespoke materials already prepared. The balance is billed two weeks after the event.
- Every bottle is labeled for the event. We design and print every label; event signage stays with you and your team.
- California sales tax applies to bottles and labels.
- Add-ons (additional facilitators, expanded scent menus, bespoke gift boxes) and travel beyond Sonoma County are quoted with your inquiry.
How a Booking Works
From inquiry to the last bottle
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one.
Inquire
Share the date, venue and guest count. We reply with availability.
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Proposal and deposit invoice
A proposal written for the event, with the $500 deposit invoice attached.
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Date reserved
The deposit reserves the date and is applied to the event total.
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Scents and label proof
Stephanie sets the lineup with you. Logo files arrive four to six weeks ahead, and a label proof follows for your approval.
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Count confirmed
We confirm the bottle count together two weeks before the event.
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The week before
Arrival time, on-site contact and station location, all confirmed.
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The day
We arrive about an hour ahead, set up, run the bar and break it down.
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Balance
The balance is billed two weeks after the event.
Also for Your Clients
Beyond the station
Signature Scent
$350 commission · $75 reorder + the piece it becomes
One formula for a company, created through Custom Fragrance Design and kept on file for gifts and next year's retreat.
Ask about it →
Wedding Scent Proposal
Four pieces · Choose one, or all four
A signature scent, the guest experience, favors and an anniversary reorder, chosen piece by piece for the couple.
Weddings →
Event Favors
2 oz candles · 24-candle minimum
Bespoke-labeled candles for guest gifts, with or without the station.
Favors at Duncans Mills Candle Co. →
For Destination Partners & Press
Listing-ready, whenever you need it
Descriptions sized for directories, visitor guides and venue vendor lists. Use them as written.
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The Mobile Fragrance Bar, from Après Fragrance and Duncans Mills Candle Co., brings a curated scent station to weddings, wineries, corporate events and retreats. Founder Stephanie Culen, a Certified Sommelier and Independent Fragrance Designer, pairs each scent set to the event's wines, menu or mood. Guests choose a scent or blend at the table, and each bottle is filled and labeled on-site.
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The Mobile Fragrance Bar, from Après Fragrance and Duncans Mills Candle Co., brings a curated scent station to weddings, wineries, corporate events and retreats. Founder Stephanie Culen, a Certified Sommelier and Independent Fragrance Designer, pairs each scent set to the event's wines, menu or mood. Guests choose the scent that speaks to them, or blend at the table, and it's bottled in a one-ounce spray and labeled for the event on-site. Hosts are billed per bottle, from $45, with a 20-bottle minimum. Based in Duncans Mills on the Sonoma Coast, the bar travels across Sonoma County, Napa, Mendocino and the greater Bay Area.
Link listings to www.duncansmillscandleco.com/pages/mobile-fragrance-bar.
Logos
High-resolution photos, the logo and the approved image set are shared on request.
What Planners Remember
"Stephanie brought over the L'Atelier Fragrance Bar to my event and it was a hit! She was so helpful in assisting me with deciding which scents to go with for my guests and had so many amazing options to choose from. She made it interactive and informative, and I love how you could customize the bottles/favors to go with your event. It was easy planning start to finish, and she was the kindest to work with! 10/10 would recommend!"
Addison GonzalezCatering & Convention Services Manager, Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf
Talk to Stephanie
Let's talk about your event.
Book a short call, and Stephanie will phone you at the time you choose. Bring your date, venue and guest count.
Talk to StephanieOr call or text 707-503-8863.
Inquire
Tell us about your client's event
Or request the media kit. We'll reply with availability and a quote.
Prefer to talk it through? Book a call with Stephanie, or call or text 707-503-8863.
Thank you
Your event details are on their way to me. I'll be in touch soon.My reply will come from shop@duncansmillscandleco.com
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