To pair with Die Hot with a Vengeance, an essay collection on beauty, identity and cultural acceptance, Sable Yong collaborated with Hoax Parfum to create a scent of the same name.
Described as a warm, spicy gourmand leather, Die Hot With a Vengeance was inspired by a "rich, evil woman's Birkin bag" with notes of vanilla, amber, patchouli and a touch of plum to accent orris, a note often linked to the smell of vintage cosmetics. "I envision people wearing it every day, hopefully. I set out to make an evergreen scent that is appropriate any time of day or night or season," Yong told Highsnobiety.
The scent based on the book was created with a mood board that included images of film noir femme fatales, 70s and 80s beauty and makeup, and dark, rich jewel tones.
Book-Based Perfumes
Die Hot with a Vengeance Was Inspired by Sable Yong's Book of Essays
Trend Themes
1. Literary-inspired Fragrances - Creating scents based on literary works offers a unique fusion of storytelling and olfactory experiences, enticing both readers and fragrance enthusiasts.
2. Mood Board-driven Perfumes - Utilizing detailed mood boards with specific visual and thematic inspirations can result in fragrances that evoke strong narratives and personal connections.
3. Evergreen Signature Scents - Developing versatile perfumes suitable for any time of day or season provides a timeless appeal for consumers seeking consistency in their personal scent profiles.
Industry Implications
1. Perfume Industry - Innovations in scent development inspired by diverse and rich stories from literature can expand market appeal and attract niche consumer bases.
2. Beauty and Cosmetics Industry - Integration of olfactory elements with visual and thematic aesthetic components amplifies the sensory experience of beauty products, driving deeper emotional engagement.
3. Publishing Industry - Collaborating with fragrance brands to create book-based perfumes opens new avenues for cross-industry marketing and unique promotional opportunities.