AOIRO works on a diverse range of olfactory interpretations and its application as airdesign in space - for both permanent & temporary installations and created various Signature Products.
SELECTED PROJECTS
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AER for BAZAR NOIR | Scent Product | 2018
ÆR is the essence of Bazar Noir – a scent of duality that encompasses light and dusk. Empowered by smokey ajowan cypress, deep and earthy notes of hiba and sandalwood are vividly enlightened by the delightful dew of jasmine Sambac and green bergamot.
Composed of 100% botanical essences. The essence will slowly diffuse itself in the air while creating a subtle scent.
VITRAHAUS | Flagship Museum | Spatial Signature Scent | 2021
The Natural Ambient Scent of Vitrahaus was born on a mutual vision to explore the encounter that fills you with a soothing sense of home.
The scent was created as a signature scent of Vitrahaus to first welcome guests at the entrance of the newly renovated Vitrahaus building, a harbour of the uniquely multi-floored house created by Herzog de Meuron, where a journey of curious discovery begins.
STILL LIFE for WASHIDA | Scent Product | 2022
Aoiro for WASHIDA HOME - Celebrating the sixth Anniversary with the creation of “Still Life"
Capturing the moment through scents. With a pinch of herbs and through magic amber len, let yourself flow and immerse in the shimmering yes quiet phase. Regain the echoes of sensation surrounded in space.
The impression of "Still Life" begins with a warm shade of citrus and a fresh jasmine scent that awakens the mind. Like amber with a slightly clear texture, it soothes the pace of the journey and opens up a dialogue with itself between flows. It concludes with a delicate spicy and woody aroma, extending with a rich tonal internalisation into a firm and warm force.
The signature scent of WASHIDA HOME gets translated in Still Life with essences of Jasmine Sambac, Bergamot, Tangerine, Saro Leaf, Sage, Wild Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender Extract, Ho Wood, Turmeric Root, Ylang Ylang and Katrafrey.
NOMAD COLLECTION CANADA GOOSE | Fashion |. Spatial Scent Design | 2018
Spacial design with the scent of rain for the launch campaign of Canada Goose x Gore-Tex NOMAD Capsule Collection in Japan.
Scent Installation in the flagship store in Tokyo. Collaborating with two artists, bringing the subtleties of rainfall to life; A calligraphy artist (visual) and an acoustic designer (sound). Their individual work deconstructs rain into its core elements: water, earth and atmosphere.
THE MANDALA HOTEL | Hotel & Spa | Spatial Signature Scent | 2018
The scent that echos the allure of exotic jasmine in contemporary rythms and sophisticated shades. It represents an ultimate oasis in the heart of Berlin.
In the spacious guestrooms, handcrafted tables and ornaments provide solid accents among the soft colors of raw silk curtains and cherry-wood floors. The top-floor ONO Spa is a world of holistic well-being high above Berlin, offering panoramic views and indulgent treatments tailor-made for those who value individualism and privacy.
VÖSLAUER | Thermal Spa | Spatial Signature Scent | 2020
A journey of water that flows and sparkles. Translucent and pure, with a sense of coolness, it envelops our soul and frees our mind.
The signature scent was composed to revive - “A memory of one enchanting Summer”.
The bright sun shimmers on the gentle water, engraving an eternal sense of the season. The scent was the lightest of a sensation as if the streams of joyous mood continue to spring out from a physical body. Leaving one with a lasting smile and being deeply revitalized.
PERCEPTION by BAZAR NOIR | Event | 2017
Scent concept for the multisensory and culinary exhibition. On the quest to find and create authentic beauty in things, BAZAR NOIR and AOIRO found a natural match. As a result a unique fragrance was born which embodies the intriguing atmosphere and reflects the spirit of BAZAR NOIR. For the “PERCEPTION”- An installation of food artist Kristiane Kegelmann, we o ffered the scent of Bazar Noir in the space.
CMO PARIS & ÉLITIS | Interior | Spatial Signature Scent | 2018
CMO Paris offers exceptional handcrafted materials in their purest state and pay tribute to the gestures of craftsmen in their simplest, most radical and most essential splendour.
Wild and natural fibres like vetiver, abaca, hemp, raffia, palm leaf, water hyacinth. They grow where they are traditionally woven, in the Philippines, Indonesia and other faraway regions unspoiled by the hubbub of our cities.
Inspired by their collections, AOIRO traveled their mind together to assemble profiles of these natural materials. Tonka bean, Amber, Patchouli and Peru balsam… these deep and earthy souls started lead a complex composition that conveyed voices of CMO Paris and ÉLITIS.
L.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN | Scent Product | 2017
Founded in 2007 by passion driven duo - Anne strandfelt & Lizet Hee Olsen - L.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN specializes in all to do from shapes to art, and from design to creative direction on versatile mediums.
With their keen interest to discover scents that evoke antique purity and sacred treasures, various resins were gathered that convey weights of the past and they were fused in contrast with fresh Lemon zest and crystally Frankincense. It invites one who experiences to the mystic world of alchemists,
The scent was infused in a geometric card with bespoke emboss, transporting ephemeral and ancient stories to be passed on.
VILLAGEINC | Camping | Signature Scent | 2016
Unique Camping sites in Izu-Shimoda, Japan. Originally-designed Air-Mist were created as a give-away at the opening event of the season 2014. The scent was created with summery ingredients of Mexican Lime and Moroccan Nana mint & Rosemary, to communicate the theme of "Real Summer & Adventure!".
These products were given to the VIP/loyal customers to announce the release of the first VILLAGEINC. x AOIRO collaboration products in this coming Summer.
VIS-A-VIS for DOLL | Scent Product | 2013
Kunstgärtnerei Doll is well Known for its historic nursery in Nonntal valley in Salzburg and for creating extraordinary flower decorations and flower art for all occasions since 1929.
VIS-A-VIS is their concept store facing across the nursery. AOIRO had created contently woody and gently spicy signature scent for the store that goes hand and hand with their approach toward the natural lifestyle. The scent lets one immerse oneself in a quality comfort and allow your senses to explore a decent note of bouquet in its background.
SCENT OF A MOUNTAIN | Scent Product | 2020
The first perfume by Studio Riebenbauer – an experiment that shines a light on the multi-dimensionality of Studio Riebenbauer’s work, in a project meant to be experienced with all senses.
A perfume made with 100% natural ingredients, the packaging and a film with sounds from field recording sessions, build an intensive experience. A Manifesto of Riebenbauers Philosophy.
BAR NOSE | Culinary Exhibition | Scent Creation for Olfactory Tasting | 2016
Architect duo SUGIBERRY (Mayu Takasugi (JP) and Johannes Berry (SA) based in Brussels) requested AOIRO to create synesthetic scents that are able to create abstract experiences of tastes and senses. The key scent elements were also to generate interesting contrasts, e.g.: Fresh / Rotten, Natural / Synthetic -
The intention was to offer a narrative to imagine a specific scenery by tasting scent with various food textures. Four menus were developed by interpreting unique locations with menu and scent themes of Forest / Seaside / Veldt / Jungle.
M32 | Dining | Spatial Signature Scent | 2014
Created a signature scent reflects vibrant and cosmopolitan spirits and philosophy of M32 that offers a joyous experience within the natural environment.
“As a restaurant proprietor it is very important for me, to develop a delightful, creative and natural climate. In the dining room, in the kitchen, in the mouth and last but not least in the heads of people!”
M32 has the probably most modern atmosphere of the city. The design of Matteo Thun, dominated by the 390 stag antlers, meets naked concrete and vivid colors.
BRANDERS MITHRIDAT | DINING | Spatial Spatial Signature Scent | 2013
MITHRIDATE is one of the most complex remedy during the Middle Age and Renaissance, with as many as 65 herbal ingredients used as an antidote for poisoning.
Inspired by this history, a forestry and medicinal scent concoction was created to subtly decorate the air of the restaurant entrance. It was used to invite guests to the unique flow of time and to a mystic journey of tastes that they were about to embark.
STILL ROOM | Scent Ritual | 2020
In a space of STILL ROOM, where the mind of STUDIO CORKHINO takes shapes, the scent of Hakudo Rain generates a daily ritual, a simple and pure experience to reconnect with the value of time once again and to create awareness of how scent drives us into the body of our memory.
As a result, one ‘listens’ to the scent, letting it flow within our entire being to enter the now-here dimension.
MUTABI x DESIGNHOTELS | Hospitality | Scent Product | 2017
For Designhotel muun collaborated with Aoiro to create the perfect sensory environment in which to lose oneself to the night.
Grapefruit, black pepper, cypress and a touch of incense evoke a sense of weightlessness and of letting go. Meanwhile, vetiver, clary sage and violet leaves bring harmony and tranquility into the bedroom.
MUSEUM DER KULTUREN BASEL | Exhibition | Spatial Scent | 2013
For the celebrative event that also offered a personalised guided tour through the exhibition “was jetzt?” - a themed scent of fresh citrus & spicy flowers invited the guests at the entrance in a friendly & cosy atmosphere.
Under the direction of architects Herzog & de Meuron, a striking building has been completed – another jewel in the crown of Basel architecture. Architects Herzog & de Meuron have positioned a scaly crown over the top of this Basel museum
OPER LEIPZIG | Opera House | Spatial Signature Scent #1 | 2018
The signature scent concept for the Oper Leipzig developed to connect the details of the space, the interior to the festive and elevating experience of the visit to the opera house.
The scent becomes an homage to a magical moment, where the gradients of blue take over the whole sky, and the time signals to travel forward. The transforming lights and shades of blue touch many souls and let one stay absorbed in the moment of now with significant clarity.
Nightlike and translucent scent of Juniper berry combined with earthy Woods, Peppers and vividly sparkling Petitgrain (orange leaf), finished off by the zesty ctirus of Bergamot and Lime, this unique composition starts to illuminate the space amplifying the festive atmosphere.
MCT - SCUMECK SABOTTKA | Office | Spatial Signature Scent | 2016
Kraftwerk, Björk, Rammstein or Robbie Williams on tour. These are not just concerts, but pop operas, the most spectacular stage events of the modern era. Tens of thousands make their pilgrimage to these stadiums and concert halls. But no one knows the man behind it all.
For over 30 years Scumeck Sabottka has been a “Concert Dealer”, constantly travelling, constantly negotiating, always on the look out for the next big thing. An ex-punk from the Ruhr valley, who started out as the driver for the band Die Einstürzenden Neubauten, who worked his way up, narrowly escaping bankruptcy twice, to finally agree a deal with the legendary promoters Fritz Rau and Marcel Avram.
The scent extracted all his very personal elements, what he likes and truly loves being leather, tar, petrol… It developed to be alluring but highly unconventional. As a final touch, the scent was gently eased to co-exist with his whole team in a shared space peacefully and professionally.
LIGANOVA BRAND SPACE | Interior Exhibition | Spatial Signature Scent | 2016
Scent concept for multisenory exhibition.
The Brand Retail Space is a lab to explore the understanding of consumer experiences in physical spaces. It shows our vision of a seamless brand, product and community experience.
Multitude of unique scents were developed, giving a sense of natural zoning, highlighting purpose in each area. It was in this one connected space where 6 different tonality of scents were installed to generate specific sensations throughout a tour.
SAWADE | Chocolatier | Spatial Signature Scent | 2016
Sawade is Berlin's oldest praline manufacturer, originally opened in 1880 on the grand boulevard, "Unter den Linden". AOIRO worked together with Sawade in 2013 to explore how to capture this specific world of their chocolate creation.
“Illusional yet authentic, a matured creation that let you walk on air” - it quickly became the concept. Working with a pure cacao absolute, the scent layed a beautiful base of dark chocolate with aromatic mazipan, It was smoothed by Juniper berry and Gurjum resins, creating a illusion of mouth watering rum raisins and irresistible world of chocolate.
SALZBURG OPERA FESTIVAL | Opera house | Spatial Scent | 2013
Creating themed scents of Rosa Rose and White Rose, as uniquely tailored scents for the celebrative closing event of Salzburg Festival ball to accommodate elegant and lavish bouquet of abundant roses.
KOTO for HOUSE OF GREY | Scent Product | 2020
House of Grey collaborated with AOIRO to craft KOTO – an organic purifying mist formed of ancient, sacred woods and organic botanical essences.
The heavenly presence of Palo Santo keeps energies grounded and clear, Frankincense elevates your state of mind, whilst Cypress and cedarwood are introduced to bring about balance and restore calm. Roman chamomile harmonises with Hinoki and Hiba to reduce stress, increase mental clarity and restore positivity.
The scent has natural antiseptic and antibacterial benefits which gently cleanse the air and thus improves breathing, making it one of the essential ingredients for creating a restorative home retreat.
INTERSTUHL | Furniture Brand | Event - Spatial Scent | 2014
Aoiro created an optimal scent that reflects sleek style of a brand Interstuhl. Welcoming to visitors and clients to their brand world in an exhibition booth with a scent of fresh and bitter herbal composition that expresses vital & positive energy. It offered a natural sense of a future that is both open and vivid.
BANG & OLUFSEN | Exhibition | Spatial Scent |. 2018
Scent for the Installation in Space: 1/6000: a sound and design installation by Michael Anastassiades. and composer Mauro Hertig, in celebration of the new Beosound Edge speaker.
Bang & Olufsen was presenting the BeoSound Edge in 237 Brompton Road, in an old Bank building with accents of woods - as part of LONDON DESIGN WEEK.
KOMISCHE OPER BERLIN | Opera House | Signature Scent | 2016
The olfactive signature of Komische Oper Berlin developed into a delightfully warm and cheerful scent that welcomes guests at the entrance in a remarkable ambience of exquisite comfort.
The lively scent of bergamot and lemongrass will take you to the journey through the deeper and more curious world of earthy woods and mannish bay which are glamorously blended together with luscious notes of ylang ylang and armoise.
MALDA KYOTO | BOUTIQUE HOTEL | Spatial Scent | 2018
Welcome scent for guest rooms and for the reception of MALDA.
MALDA is a cafe and a small boutique hotel facing a quiet street in Kyoto. Inspired by Jurgen Lehl’s Babaghuri design and lifestyle philosophy, it consists of three spacious rooms each themed with different hues . The name MALDA originates from a type of Indian silk, designer Jurgen Lehl had sourced and used in his past collections, drawing inspiration from the silk’s golden cocoon form and texture with beautiful and fragile, yet being bold and rustic in nature.
HAGIUS | Holistic Gym | Spatial Signature Scent | 2021
With Hagius, the two brothers Nicolas and Timothy Hagius set out to create a sports studio in which mind and body are ultimately connected. The 600 m2 space located in a historic post office from 1902, was completely restored by Gonzalez Haase AAS in neutral interiors that mute the noise of modern-day.
To accommodate the holistic concept, in which light, sound and aroma stimulation is varied throughout the day to support the circadian rhythm, a design was implemented to play an active role in targeted prompts and removing external distractors.
All elements deemed structurally unnecessary were removed to create two main axes that open up the view over the entire length of the building - from south to north and from west to east, crossing in the reception area. At either end of the central axis, a round matte stainless-steel panel with a diameter of 1.6 meters was installed to reflect light within the space. In the east, the circular back wall hosts a drinking fountain – in the west, sound equipment and custom incense installations.
VITRAHAUS x AOIRO | Scent Product | 2020
The Natural Ambient Perfume of Vitrahaus was born on a mutual vision to explore the encounter that fills you with a soothing sense of home.
The olfactory concept of "Soothing sense of home" is interpreted and composed by 100% natural botanical essences. the leaves of Bitter orange and Peppermint, with the twigs & needles of Cypress and Pine, within the trees of Siamwood, Hiba, Hinoki, Copaiba.
MUTABI | Scent Product Range | 2016
Sleeping brand muun collaborated with Aoiro to create the perfect sensory environment in which to lose oneself to the night.
Developed into a product range of Roommist, Candle and Wood diffuser with a scent of grapefruit, black pepper, cypress and a touch of incense evoke a sense of weightlessness and of letting go. Meanwhile, vetiver, clary sage and violet leaves bring harmony and tranquility into the bedroom.
ERNST | Dining | Scent Design | 2020
Behind a large aluminum door that fronts onto an unassuming street in Wedding is one of Berlin’s most talked-about restaurants — ernst. The brainchild of Dylan Watson-Brawn and Spencer Christenson, this raw yet refined twelve seat space offers a dining experience with a difference.
Two unique compositions were developed to draw contrasts within a flow of experience. At the entrance to warmly welcome guests home and to gently give off sense of appreciation on their leaving. Also placed in the rest space - a scent of a void - to settle and reset.
BERLIN FASHION WEEK | Exhibition | Spatial Signature Scent | 2016
Themed as “The Hotel“, the show ground highlighted a space for selected exhibitors in a modern and contemporary minimal design. The uplifting nature of signature scent transformed the area with a more personal and welcoming vibes, charging the air positive and stress-free.
WM CARS | Automotive | Spatial Signature Scent | 2018
Weltmeister Automobile, the Chinese electric vehicle brand, believes a brand is more than just a brand and has developed the notion of the ‘brand as platform’ – even though this can at times seem to conflict with brand-building principles. Offering a multi-sensory experience also aids in building the brand-customer relationship. For Weltmeister, this goes right down to having a signature brand scent that evokes environmentally-friendly vibes.
CHINESE FALL | Interior Exhibition | Spatial Signature Scent | 2012
An "Air Design Installation" with idiosyncratic and typical smells of the city of Beijing.
When trying to simulate the urban atmosphere of a metropolis, one quickly notices that here the olfactory perception and the Smell architecture of that city is an indispensable component. After all, this consists of the synaesthetic perceptions of such places and also of the direct experiences with the olfactory spaces that they generate themselves. Because the atmosphere of a city is far more complex than the audio-visual of our "primary senses", on which we always orient ourselves in metaphysical tradition – the "experience" of a city is instead composed of mood values, sensual experience and interpretation components.
In particular, aesthetic experiences in urban space always arise through sensitive perceptions and the reaction to those direct sensory impressions. The atmosphere (from Greek ατμός, atmós = air, pressure, steam) of a city is not generated by the reflective, rationally comprehensible, but rather by the impulsive with which one is confronted in it – and here it is not least the significant smells of a city that puts you in moods and leaves emotions and memories.
Since 2000 AOIRO`s Scent designer Shizuko Yoshikuni has additionally created tailored signature scents and air design in JAPAN for the Boutiques of Cartier, Frank Muller and Rolex, the Flagship Stores of Diesel and The North Face, Premium Hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, the Ritz Carlton Tokyo, and also for the Showrooms of Lexus Fairs & Events such as Tokyo Motorshow, 2005 World Expo in Aichi, Designtide Tokyo. Beside working in the field of Motor Industry, with clients like Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Mitsubishi, Shizuko also has experience in the area of Wellness & Corporate Identities (Headquarters).
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