Annie Oakley Perfumery Tour — Ligonier, Indiana

Discover the Annie Oakley Perfumery Tour in Indiana

Step inside Annie Oakley Perfumery in Ligonier—one of the few remaining perfumeries in America where fragrances are crafted entirely by hand. Visitors explore the artistry of scent creation, learn how natural essences are blended, and experience the production rooms where perfumes, colognes, and essential oil products come to life.
Why it’s special:
This is the only perfumery in the United States where guests can meet a master perfumer, watch fragrances being bottled, and even blend a scent of their own.

History/Story of Annie Oakley Perfumery

Founded in 1980 by perfumer Sandy Iglehart, Annie Oakley Perfumery began with a mission to create clean, natural fragrances inspired by the American spirit. From humble beginnings in rural Indiana, the brand grew into a nationally distributed perfumery known for small-batch craftsmanship, natural botanicals, and timeless scents.

What You’ll See & Do at Annie Oakley Perfumery

• Tour the perfumery lab to see how fragrances are blended, aged, and bottled

• Learn the origins of essential oils and how perfumers build top, middle, and base notes

• Discover vintage perfume tools, aroma essences, and scent extraction equipment

• Watch artisans hand-fill and label perfume bottles

• Experience a fragrance evaluation session

• Visit the boutique for exclusive perfumes, lotions, oils, and gifts

Hands-On Elements: Create-your-own fragrance experience, aroma sampling, interactive scent table.
Photo/Video Policy: Photography allowed in boutique and museum areas; limited in lab spaces.
Souvenirs & Extras: Perfume bottles, travel sprays, essential oils, lotions, candles, gift sets, and scent kits.

Pricing of the Annie Oakley Perfumery Tour

• Perfumery Tour & Presentation: $8 per person

• Create-Your-Own Scent Experience: $39 per person

• Children under 5: Free

• Group experiences available with reservation

Practical Info for Visiting Annie Oakley Perfumery

Duration: 45–60 minutes for standard tour; 60–90 minutes for scent-blending
Format: Guided perfumery tour with fragrance demonstration
Schedule & Seasonality: Tours offered Monday–Saturday; reservations recommended
Working Hours: Typically 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Audience: Families, couples, fragrance lovers, craft enthusiasts, tour groups
Accessibility: Fully accessible; indoor facility
Safety & Restrictions:

• Some guests with scent sensitivities should notify staff before visiting

• Children welcome with supervision
  Languages: English
  Group & School Visits: School and adult group tours available; perfume crafting ideal for groups
  What to Bring/Wear: Casual clothing; avoid strong personal perfume to fully enjoy scent testing
  Facilities: Boutique, perfumery lab, small museum, restrooms, parking
  Closures & Downtime: Closed Sundays and holidays

Nearby

• Ligonier Historic District – murals and local shops

• Stone’s Trace Historic Site

• Chain O’ Lakes State Park – lakes, hiking, paddling

FAQs About Visiting Annie Oakley Perfumery

Can I create a completely custom perfume?
Yes—the “Create-Your-Own Scent” experience lets you blend your own signature fragrance with guidance from perfumery staff.

Does the perfumery actually run during the tour?
Often yes—depending on production schedules, you may see real-time blending, bottling, or labeling.

Can I wear perfume to the tour?
It’s allowed, but not recommended—strong scents can interfere with your ability to evaluate fragrances during the aroma session.

Is the experience good for kids?
Absolutely—children enjoy watching the bottling process and smelling ingredients, though younger kids may need help with scent blending.

Do they sell scents exclusive to the perfumery?
Yes—many fragrances and seasonal items are available only in the onsite boutique and not online.