Six months.
Six new concepts.
None are ready.
The notebooks open. Scott Wolf on what is currently sitting on the bench — volatile, messy, undergoing aggressive testing, and not yet sure if it will survive.
On Structure
Traditional perfumery aims for smoothness and harmony. I am more interested in preserving friction. Sweetness turning earthy. Freshness becoming humid. Darkness suddenly opening into green light. Nothing should remain static for long.
I don't want to create perfumes to smell "beautiful." I want to sculpt tactile dimensions out of thin air, using heavy contrasts to create a visceral, physical sensation on the skin. Emotional connection comes from instability, not perfection.
It doesn't matter if the masses don't get it. I don't want them to.
Notes from the Bench — The Living Studio
Six months. Six new concepts. None of them are ready. They might not be ready for months. It could be longer. They may not even make it past this stage. I have to truly love these fragrances if they are to survive.
True to the friction in our studio, these ideas have completely drifted from where they started. I've put them down, walked away in frustration, and picked them up again. They are volatile, messy, and currently undergoing aggressive testing. Below is what I'm playing with right now — click into any concept to read its full version log.