Forty-five niche houses.
One room on Grand Avenue.
Come smell something.
Step-By-Step
The Drydown Experience
- 1
Grab a pen and notecard.
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Choose a scent family that intrigues you.
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Smell the fragrance. If you like it…
- 4
Write the name on a tester strip and spray once. (All bottles on the shelf are testers.)
- 5
Check the price. It’s on a tag under the tester bottle.
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Want to try it longer? Samples are available for purchase ($10–$20). Your sample purchase will be credited toward a full bottle with customer info at checkout.
Visit
Come smell something in Carlsbad.
The Houses
Andrea MaackAromas de SalazarBelnuBirkholzCirque Du SoleilClue Perfumeryd’AnnamDay ThreedosigohDusitaElla KEssential ParfumsEtat Libre d'OrangeFleuritFloris LondonGoldfield and BanksHellenistHereticHistoires de ParfumsHouse of BōHouse of BrandtIggywooImaginary AuthorsIndultInverso ProfumiJ-ScentJorum StudioJune ThirtiethJusboxKida KyoKismet OlfactiveL'EpoqueLiisLiquides ImaginairesMaison d’EttoMaison des AnimauxMekeniObvious ParfumsOde OnaPerfume WhoPinewardRacyneRahasyaRéserve en AfriqueROANScents of WoodSt. RoseStora SkugganTankhouseThe RaconteurUntamedVilla ErbatiumZernell Gillie
Workshops
Sip and Create
Make your own perfume in a hands-on perfume-making class in Carlsbad, guided by a professional perfumer. Explore curated accords, experiment with scent combinations, and blend your own formula to take home. No experience needed.
View perfume-making workshops
Private Shopping
Private Shopping
An unhurried hour, one-on-one with our founder, to find the fragrance that’s unmistakably yours. This is shopping, not blending. Book your session online.
Book a session
Gift cards
Give the gift of choice.
Not sure which scent? Let them choose their own. A Drydown gift card is the perfect way to share the boutique with someone you love. It’s delivered by email and ready in moments.
Send a gift card
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Kind Words
From visitors and fragrance lovers
“The best experience I've had smelling perfumes. You can tell the owner truly loves fragrance.”
“The Drydown is a dream come true for fragrance lovers.”
“Perfumes masterfully curated by scent family.”
“There's clearly a lot of passion and knowledge that's gone into this. Also a great date spot weirdly!”
“Shaya went above and beyond to make the experience memorable.”
“The space is so welcoming. I love the experience each time I visit.”