CUSTOM Fragrances
Signature scent systems developed for hotels, lodges, and considered spaces.
Olfactory Dept develops custom scent systems for hospitality environments where atmosphere is treated as part of place.
Each project begins with an understanding of the space, its purpose, and how guests move through it. Scent is developed in response to architecture, materiality, light, and rhythm, ensuring it feels native rather than applied.
Our custom work is most often commissioned for:
Arrival and lobby spaces
Guest rooms and evening rituals
Shared areas and transitions
Private estates and long-stay environments
Rather than a single fragrance, projects are approached as a considered system, designed to function quietly and consistently over time
The scent Process
At Olfactory Dept, scent is developed as part of place.
Our process is structured, considered, and responsive to the environment in which it will live.
Here's how we bring your unique scent story to life:
1. Context and Brief
Each project begins with an understanding of the place, its purpose, and how guests move through it. We consider architecture, scale, materials, light, and operational rhythm to define the role scent should play within the environment.
2. Scent Direction
Based on the spatial context, we develop an initial scent direction. This phase focuses on structure and balance rather than overt character, ensuring the scent feels appropriate, restrained, and native to its setting.
3. Development and Sampling
Selected directions are developed into working samples for evaluation within the intended environment. Refinement is guided by performance, subtlety, and longevity, rather than immediate impact.
4. Refinement and Approval
Feedback is incorporated to ensure the final scent integrates seamlessly with the space. Once approved, the scent is formalised for consistent production and long-term use.
5. Production and Delivery
Approved scents are produced and supplied in formats suited to the operational needs of each project. Ongoing support ensures continuity, consistency, and adaptability over time.
Develop a signature scent as part of the guest experience.
Designed for hotels, lodges, and considered spaces.