A team of researchers in Poland and Slovenia is revolutionizing museum experiences by recreating the scents of historical objects, allowing visitors to smell the past through specially designed scent pens. The project, titled Odotheka, aims to bring history to life by tapping into the powerful connection between smell and memory, offering a multi-sensory experience for all visitors, especially those who are blind or partially sighted.
The Costume Institute’s latest exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, takes a unique approach by incorporating scent into the display. Artist Sissel Tolaas has infused the exhibition with aromas from the garments themselves, prompting visitors to experience fashion in a multi-sensory way. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection from the Met’s own archives, highlighting themes of nature, rebirth, and renewal in fashion.
A captivating experience unfolds as Chanel introduces its limited-edition Drop bottle, a sublime masterpiece that houses the effervescent essence of No. 5 L’Eau. Adorned in ethereal glass, this collectible creation perfectly mirrors the fluidity and abandon of the fragrance within. Step into the enchanting world of Chanel’s Hong Kong installation, where a single drop of No. 5 L’Eau ignites a symphony of emotions. From mystery to bravery, love to desire, and ultimately joy, each drop sparks a profound connection with the alluring fragrance.
