ALKIMIA FRANGRANCE BOUTIQUE

Florence, Italy
Spring, 2026

A fragrance boutique inspired by the atmosphere of a night in Vegas: immersive, indulgent, and socially charged. Alkimia reframes fragrance retail as an experiential destination, blending hospitality and spectacle into a cinematic luxury environment.

PROJECT DETAILS

    • Reimagining fragrance retail as entertainment rather than transaction

    • Creating a more socially immersive and emotionally charged customer experience

    • Designing for customers seeking novelty, indulgence, and escapism

    • Translating nightlife and concierge culture into a retail environment

  • To create a fragrance experience that feels seductive, theatrical, and transportive.

    • Inspired by nightlife, casinos, velvet lounges, and mirrored environments

    • Designed to encourage lingering, interaction, and discovery

    • Balancing refined luxury with spontaneity and excess

    • Creating an atmosphere that feels immersive and emotionally heightened

    • Symmetrical layouts inspired by casino planning strategies

    • Central bar functions as both social anchor and scent discovery point

    • Mirrored surfaces and layered lighting create depth and spectacle

    • Velvet, brass, and rich color tones reinforce the atmosphere of indulgence

    • Spatial circulation encourages movement, interaction, and visibility throughout the boutique