Shape of a Scent

In groups of five we were asked to come up with the characteristics of the scent we were given in order to model a vessel in which the perfume could be contained. Having said that I for one forgot that we needed to design a vessel and opted for a sculpture.

In my group we pin-pointed the three main characteristics to be: bold, lingering and feminine.


Through each of the prototype models I tried to capture one element or another o the scent as it appeared to me. The shape in the top left corner resonating the boldness and lingering aspects most. The wave like top section attempts to convey a sense of slow dispersal while the base is smooth and solid, the surface [although it cannot be seen or touched] was smooth to represent femininity.

The shape to the bottom centre was an attempt to capture the boldness and the feminine nature of the scent through the soft curve and elegance of the shape while the line which cuts through represents the boldness of the initial smell [like the first impact of the smell].

The last shape in the top right however, I must admit was a result of a deleted creative store and thus it resembles a flower. A symbol of femininity anyone?

By combining the two successful prototypes [those being the on in the top left and bottom centre] I ended up with the shape below, which also tries to combine an element of mystery [as I found the scent quite mysterious as well].