The Ford 'Mach-Eau' perfume is a newly created product from the brand that is focused on evoking the smell of gasoline to satisfy drivers who might miss it when transitioning to an electric vehicle.
The fragrance, while not available for sale or purchase, is reported to be reminiscent of the smell of gasoline with notes of chemicals found therein. The perfume also boasts notes of the vehicle interior and even the smell of rubber tires, while also blending in more palatable notes of geranium, lavender, blue ginger and sandalwood.
The Ford 'Mach-Eau' perfume was developed after a survey concluded that 70% of car owners who said they would miss the smell of gasoline once they switch over to an electric vehicle.
Gasoline-Scented Perfumes
The Ford 'Mach-Eau' Perfume Boasts Notes of Gas-Powered Cars
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Scents - Creating perfumes that evoke nostalgia of traditional products and experiences, like gasoline, could be a potential trend in the fragrance industry.
2. Eco-friendly Fragrances - Developing perfumes that capture the essence of electric vehicles - such as renewable energy sources, sustainable materials, and natural scents - can contribute to eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives.
3. Personalized Scents - Offering customized scents to customers based on their preferences and experiences could be the next step for fragrance companies, as they try to cater to the sensory needs of individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Creating perfumes that encapsulate the distinct features and qualities of an electric vehicle's interior, such as the smell of renewable energy components, could be a potential innovation in the industry.
2. Fragrance - The development of perfumes using unusual, but highly evocative, scents like gasoline shows the potential to broaden the fragrance market to new and unique possibilities.
3. Sustainable Products - Creating fragrances that replicate the smells of natural, eco-friendly materials and sources could be a potential disruptive offer in the market to cater to the growing consumer demand for sustainable products.