The choice of a personal care product is no longer defined only by its effectiveness, but also by the emotional and sensory experience it generates. In this context, a new collection of hand creams is presented, the result of a collaboration between Sowvital, Scentmate, and Isabelle van Ingen, which takes daily care a step further, to an invitation to explore olfactory layering to create a personal signature.
Olfactory layering—the combination of two or more distinct fragrances on the skin to create a new and personal perfume—has become established as one of the main trends in perfumery. More and more consumers are looking for products that not only care for the skin, but also allow them to experiment with their olfactory identity, mixing creams, oils, or mists in a way that each combination is authentic and exclusive. This preference is reflected in a growing demand for versatile, hybrid products with emotional significance that transform self-care habits into a sensory and creative ritual.
In this context, Scentmate, a leading fragrance house that supports its clients in developing successful fragrances for their products, and Sowvital, a house of botanical rituals that offers fragrances, care products, and lifestyle accessories, together with consultant Isabelle van Ingen (ISA Fragrances), have joined forces to create creams inspired by the essence of orchard fruits and garden harvests: fig, apple, pear, and tomato.
This collaboration has made it possible to combine the specialized knowledge of each company to develop a range of products that integrate hydration and skin care with fine perfumery fragrances, providing freshness and vitality, connecting us with nature, and merging with our personal perfume to create a unique olfactory signature.
"Our goal, according to Siomara López, Fragrance Development Manager at Scentmate by dsm-firmenich, is to "create fragrances that do more than just smell good, that transport you. We want each fragrance to take you directly to a sun-drenched orchard, where you pick ripe fruit with your own hands. It's a completely immersive sensory experience that connects you with a moment, a memory, an emotion." For her part, Isabelle van Ingen points out that "these fragrances redefine the skincare ritual. Here, the sense of smell takes center stage. Fragrance is not an addition; it is the core of the experience. You choose a texture or formula not only for what it does to your skin, but for how it makes you feel. It is a strategy based on values and rooted in olfactory sensoriality, which transforms everyday care into a moment of conscious pleasure."