Forty-five niche houses.
One room on Grand Avenue.
Come smell something.


Step-By-Step
The Drydown Experience
- 1
Grab a pen and notecard.
- 2
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.
- 6
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 Shop
565 Grand Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tue–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun 11am–4pm
The Houses
4160 TuesdaysAndrea MaackAromas de SalazarBelnuCirque Du SoleilClue PerfumeryConcretedD.S. & Durgad’AnnamDay ThreeDusitaElla KEssential ParfumsEtat Libre d'OrangeFleuritFloris LondonGoldfield and BanksHellenistHereticHistoires de ParfumsHouse of BōHouse of BrandtImaginary AuthorsInverso ProfumiJ-ScentJorum StudioJune ThirtiethJusboxKida KyoKismet OlfactiveL'EpoqueLiisLiquides ImaginairesMaison d’EttoMaison des AnimauxMaison SolisObvious ParfumsPerfume WhoPinewardRahasyaROANScents of WoodSt. RoseStora SkugganTankhouseThe RaconteurUntamedZernell 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 personalized signature formula to take home — no experience needed.
View perfume-making workshops
A private session
The Signature Scent Experience
An unhurried hour, one-on-one with our founder, to find the fragrance that’s unmistakably yours. 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 — delivered by email, 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.”






