Entry No. 33 — the Detroit file — filed under: perfume
Bath Savvy Naturals
A premium, family-owned provider of handmade, natural bath and body products that hosts interactive, custom scent-blending workshops. Guests can explore a curated scent bar with over 30 fragrances to create their own personalized products.
The story
If you think custom scent-blending requires a master's degree or a trip to France, head to 483 W Marshall Avenue in Ferndale instead. Founded by Shannon Reaves, Bath Savvy Naturals is a family-owned operation that bypasses mass-produced retail soaps in favor of hands-on alchemy. Rather than grabbing off-the-shelf body wash, you are handed the tools to mix, measure, and formulate your own skin products from scratch.
The center of action is their Scent Experience, anchored by a scent bar stocked with over 30 distinct fragrance options. Instead of settling for a single note, you layer scents alongside dried flower petals and glittering mica pigments. Whether you are building a sugar scrub, body oil, or perfume roller, you control the formula directly at the bench—turning routine bath products into custom concoctions built with your own hands.
What it's like
You will step into an active studio space set up with individual blending stations. Expect to spend the first chunk of your session working through 30+ scent bottles to nail down your formula before mixing in dried botanicals and mica colors. The atmosphere is tactile and relaxed—ideal for a date night or small group outing. A useful trick: workshop guests get a dedicated discount on Bath Savvy's pre-made product line during their visit, so leave time to shop after your session. Book your slot online in advance and confirm operating hours before heading over.
The move: Book their 'Date Night' Scent Experience, where you and your partner can mix custom fragrances, dried flowers, and mica colors to craft your own luxurious body oils, sugar scrubs, or perfume rollers.
- 📍 Ferndale
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 483 W Marshall Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Center of Enlightenment — Pair your custom scent-crafting session with a quiet visit to this independent Spiritualist sanctuary located just down the road in Ferndale.
- CJ Forge Blacksmith — Trade delicate perfume rollers and botanical oils for glowing iron and heavy hammers at this hands-on metalworking studio in nearby Hazel Park.
- Johnny's Speakeasy — Cap off your DIY apothecary afternoon by chasing down a secret password for drinks in a subterranean speakeasy in Royal Oak.
- The Schvitz — Go from formulating botanical body scrubs in Ferndale to soaking and sweating in Detroit's historic 1930 steam rooms.
Good to know
Who owns and operates Bath Savvy Naturals?
Bath Savvy Naturals is a family-owned business founded and operated by Shannon Reaves.
What products can you make during a workshop?
During the Scent Experience workshop, guests can craft personalized sugar scrubs, body oils, or perfume rollers using custom fragrance blends, dried flowers, and mica colors.
Do you need to book the Scent Experience in advance?
Yes, workshop reservations must be booked online beforehand through the Bath Savvy website.
Do workshop guests get any discounts?
Yes, participants receive an exclusive discount on Bath Savvy's retail bath and body products during their scheduled workshop session.
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Further reading: Official site
last checked: 2026-07-21