Kismet Olfactive launches new fragrance collection exclusively at Stéle
New York-based independent fine fragrance studio Kismet Olfactive is set to launch its second collection, on June 20, exclusively at niche fragrance retailer, Stéle in Nolita.
Dubbed "Common Ground", the six-piece collection explores the shared urban spaces that bring people together, with each scent capturing the essence of an iconic landmark in cities around the world.
The collection includes MACBA, named after the iconic museum in Barcelona; Tompkins, which captures the raw, rebellious energy of New York's East Village and its legendary Tompkins Square Park; L.A. High, evoking a hazy Los Angeles daydream; République, a portrait of Paris's Place de la République; Embarcadero, inspired by San Francisco's waterfront; and, lastly, South Bank, a moody, poetic ode to London's Thames-side stretch.
'This collection is a love letter to the places that quietly shape who we are,' said founder and classically-trained perfumer, Shabnam Tavakol.
'Those shared city spaces where we gather, pause, pass through, or simply exist alongside one another. Each fragrance in the collection reflects not just a physical place, but the emotion and memory tied to it. I spent years refining these scents because I wanted them to feel lived-in.'
Each fragrance in the collection retails for $135 and launches with a poetic, cinematic montage, extending the sensory experience into a visual world.
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