With the intention to strengthen the connection between fragrance and wearer, luxury niche fragrance brand MIND GAMES launched Perfumer Extraordinaire. In the collection, there are two fragrances, Mentor and Prodigy, both of which celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship that go into creating masterful olfactory experiences.
"With Perfumer Extraordinaire, we wanted to pull back the curtain on the creative process and allow people to experience the raw materials in their purest form," said Marianna Shalbaf, Creative Director of MIND GAMES, in a press release"This collection celebrates the perfumer's artistry, from the initial inspiration to the final, sophisticated composition."
While Mentor opens with indulgent notes of salted caramel, Italian lemon and dark plum, Prodigy's top notes unite the brightness of bergamot with the warm of cinnamon and decadence of rose milk. Notably, each 100ml bottle includes two lab samples of the raw ingredients featured in the fragrance.
Lab-Like Fragrances
Perfumer Extraordinaire Includes Samples of Raw Ingredients
Trend Themes
1. Experiential Fragrance - MIND GAMES' inclusion of raw ingredient samples offers consumers a deeper sensory understanding and emotional connection to their perfumes.
2. Ingredient Transparency - By showcasing the raw materials used in perfumes, brands provide greater transparency about their products' composition, enhancing consumer trust and interest.
3. Craftsmanship Celebration - Highlighting the artisan skills involved in perfumery emphasizes the artistic value and premium nature of niche fragrance brands.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fragrance - The luxury fragrance industry benefits from innovations that emphasize the craftsmanship and unique ingredients in their products.
2. Perfume Manufacturing - Innovative approaches in ingredient sourcing and presentation can create new market segments within perfume manufacturing.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry sees new potentials in personalized and transparent product offerings that appeal to sophisticated buyers.