Month: April 2026

Solo travel in Hanoi rewards the curious — the ones who wander into unmarked alleys, sit alone at street food stalls, and say yes to experiences they didn’t plan for. NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop in...

Lotte Mall Hanoi is the largest shopping and entertainment complex near West Lake, offering everything from a panoramic observation deck to a perfume workshop where you create your own signature scent. NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop...

West Lake Hanoi (Ho Tay) is the largest lake in Vietnam’s capital — a 17-kilometer loop of tree-lined paths, ancient pagodas, and lakeside cafes that most tourists never discover because they never leave the Old Quarter. NOTE – The Scent...

What are the scents of Hanoi? NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, located inside Lotte Mall Tây Hồ (★4.9, 500+ reviews). As perfumers who work with Vietnamese ingredients daily, we know Hanoi’s invisible scent...

Looking for Hanoi hidden gems beyond the tourist trail? NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, tucked inside Lotte Mall Tây Hồ (★4.9, 500+ reviews) — and after years of living and working in this...

What are the best things to do near Hoan Kiem Lake? This walking guide covers the essential stops around Hanoi’s most iconic landmark — from dawn tai chi to night markets, hidden temples to legendary street food. NOTE – The...

Tet in Hanoi for international visitors is a once-in-a-lifetime collision of silence and spectacle — a city that never sleeps suddenly holding its breath, then exhaling in fireworks and incense smoke. NOTE – The Scent Lab is a perfume workshop...

A weekend Hanoi itinerary that goes beyond phở and the Old Quarter starts with understanding the city’s rhythm — the 5 AM tai chi by the lake, the 3 PM siesta silence, the 7 PM explosion of street food smoke...

Looking for a perfume workshop in Hanoi? NOTE – The Scent Lab at Lotte Mall Tay Ho offers a 90-minute hands-on experience where you create your own signature fragrance from scratch — guided by a trained workshop instructor, using professional-grade...

Looking for unique things to do in Hanoi? The city’s best experiences aren’t all in the Old Quarter. While the 36 streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Temple of Literature deserve their fame, Hanoi’s most memorable moments in 2026 happen in...