Algorithmic Perfumery
The Scent of
the Individual.
Bespoke, 1‑of‑1 botanical fragrances compounded live at your event. Every bottle carries your branding, your story, and a formula engineered for exactly one guest.
Reserve Your EventThe N of 1 Protocol
We don’t offer a menu.
We offer an algorithm.
01
The Inquiry
Guests scan a QR code and answer 10 playful, personality-driven questions on their own phone — customized to your event. Think less survey, more tarot reading. No apps. No downloads. Just a scan and a conversation starter.
02
The Synthesis
Our formulation engine interprets personality into chemistry — selecting from a curated palette of 21 botanical oils and accords and calculating a precise, balanced ratio.
03
The Manifestation
The A Priori compounder dispenses the formula drop‑by‑drop into a branded glass bottle, live at your event. Two minutes. One bottle. Zero duplicates.
The Quiz
10 questions. Designed for your crowd.
Every quiz is custom-written for your event. Questions reference the couple, the venue, inside jokes — whatever makes your guests laugh and lean in. Your branding, your names, your story. The algorithm translates their answers into chemistry, but the experience feels entirely yours. No A Priori branding on the bottles — just your event, your label, your keepsake.
The Experience
Cocktail hour, elevated.
A Priori transforms the dead space between ceremony and dinner into the most memorable moment of the evening. Guests gather around the compounder with their drinks, watch the robotics work, and walk away with a bottle that exists nowhere else on earth.
Your label. Your event. Every bottle shows the guest’s name, their unique formula, and your custom branding — “The Smith Wedding, Napa Valley — May 2026.”
150+
unique bottles per event
2 min
from quiz to finished bottle
21
oils and accords in the palette
Pricing
Packages from $2,500
Includes the compounder, a dedicated attendant, custom quiz designed around your event, white‑labeled glass bottles with your branding, and enough botanical oil to create up to 150 unique fragrances. Your event, your brand — we stay behind the scenes.
Final pricing varies by guest count, event duration, and customization. We’ll build a tailored quote after your inquiry.
FAQ
Common questions.
How much space does the machine need?
About the footprint of a small cocktail station — a standard 6-foot table is more than enough. We bring everything and handle setup.
Do you provide an attendant?
Yes. Every booking includes a dedicated A Priori attendant who runs the machine, guides guests through the experience, and handles any questions.
What if a guest has allergies or sensitivities?
All oils and accords in our palette are clearly listed, and guests can exclude any ingredient before their formula is generated. We also provide full ingredient disclosure on every bottle.
How long does each bottle take?
About two minutes from quiz completion to finished bottle. Multiple guests can take the quiz simultaneously on their own phones, so there’s never a long wait.
What do guests take home?
A 30ml glass bottle of their 1‑of‑1 botanical fragrance with your custom label — guest’s name, unique formula, and your event branding. It’s a keepsake that looks like it came from your event, not from a vendor.
Can you customize the quiz for our event?
Absolutely — that’s the point. We design the 10 questions around your event: references to the couple, the venue, inside jokes, whatever makes it feel personal. The algorithm still works the same; the experience just feels like yours.
Is your branding on the bottles?
No. Every bottle is fully white-labeled to your event. The label carries your names, your venue, your date, and the guest’s unique formula. We provide the technology and the attendant — the brand is entirely yours.
Do you travel outside the Bay Area?
Yes. We’re based in Marin County and primarily serve the Bay Area, Napa, and Sonoma, but we’re available for destination events. Reach out and we’ll make it work.
Try It Now
Discover your formula.
Take the same 10-question quiz your guests will experience. See your unique scent profile generated in real time.
Now Booking 2026 — 2027
Reserve your event.
Limited availability for weddings and private events in the Bay Area, Napa, and Sonoma.