Burren Perfumery
An Artisan Oasis in the Heart of the Limestone 🌸⛰️
Within in the quiet, moon-like landscape of the Burren UNESCO Global Geopark, the Burren Perfumery is Ireland’s oldest artisanal perfumery. Established over 50 years ago, this family-run company draws direct inspiration from the unique flora and wild beauty of County Clare to craft signature scents, organic skincare, and hand-poured candles.
Visitors are invited to step behind the scenes of a working factory where everything is made in small batches by hand. You can wander through the award-winning organic herb garden, watch the soap-making process, and view a photographic exhibition and short film that captures the soul of the Burren. It’s a sensory retreat that perfectly blends traditional craftsmanship with the rugged spirit of the West of Ireland.
Opening Hours
Shop & Workshops: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Daily)
Rose-Covered Tea Rooms: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Daily, April to October)
Note: During peak summer months (June, July, and August), the shop typically extends its hours until 6:00 pm. Free guided tours are available daily from June through September at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Contact
Phone: +353 (0)65 708 9102
Email: [email protected]
Note: The Perfumery is located down narrow, winding rural roads (bóithríns). While accessible by car, the site cannot accommodate coaches or large unscheduled groups (8+ people). If you are traveling in a small group, it is best to arrive early to secure a spot in the Tea Rooms.
FAQs about The Burren Perfumery
Is there an admission fee to visit?
No, admission to the Burren Perfumery, the herb garden, and the audio-visual presentation is completely free. The daily guided tours during the summer season are also provided free of charge.
Can I see the products being made?
Yes. The site is a working factory. Depending on the day of your visit, you can look into the Soap Room to see cold-process soaps being sliced or the Blending Room where organic creams and perfumes are bottled in small batches.
What is the best time of year to visit the Herb Garden?
While the garden is open year-round, it is at its most vibrant from May to September when the native Burren herbs and roses are in full bloom. This period also coincides with the opening of the seasonal Tea Rooms.
About the Perfumery & Cosmetics Company
The Burren Perfumery was founded in 1972 at the centre of a quiet valley in the heart of the Burren. The Burren is a limestone plateau on the West Coast of Ireland, famous for its wildness and the diversity of its plant life. The flowers of the Burren inspired the original Perfumery fragrances: Man of Aran, Ilaun, Frond and Fraoch. The leading products of the the Burren Perfumery the Burren Botanicals, a range of contemporary floral waters that evoke the scents and moods of being outside at different seasons of the year.
They are free from parabens and sodium lauryl sulphate, ingredients that are suspected of being harmful and are present in many of today’s perfume products. The Burren Perfumery is in Carron, Co. Clare approximately one hour driving time from Shannon or Galway. Visitors can see a free audio visual on the Burren, view the distillation and soap making areas, visit the herb garden and organic tea rooms and, of course, try out Perfumery fragrances, creams, balms and other products.
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