ROOM WITH FIREPLACE

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"Het Multi-zintuigelijke Huis", Huis Sonneveld, Rotterdam. (2024-2026)

cedarwood virginia, lingering smoke accord, juniper cade, olibanum resin, hazelnut

The cedar and cade for a grounded wooden structure, lingering smoke accord to make the scent feel like a moment by the hearth, olibanum and hazelnut to bring some light and lift into the scent.

dry, grounded, light, crisp

17-07-2024

PELOUSE GRASS

self-initiated

cut grass, mowed pelouse, dandelions, morning dew, open air accord.

A freshly mowed lawn with some everyday floral details. Think dandelions, white clover, .. the scent is constructed in such a way that smells as natural as possible.

crisp, fresh, bright, green, open

21-03-2023

HORSE POWER

self-initiated

horse hair, hay, tonka bean, castoreum, civette, mimosa farnesia

A true horse scent, created to bring the animal to life. It splits opinions, although those who expect a stifling scent are often pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoy the smell of the animal.

dry, grainy, warm, golden

06-10-2022

LEATHER JACKET, WORN

self-initiated

"Architecture to invisibility", CCINQ, Brussels, (2026)

leather, orrisroot, labdanum, skin accord, resinous tobacco, powdery cigarette ashes

Melancholy nestled in worn-in leather, a skin softened by time. Powdery lipstick smudges from awkward first kisses, perfume traces that tell stories of uncounted encounters.

smooth, crackled, leathery

13-07-2024

VIOLIN RESIN

Private client in the music sector

juniper resin, benzoin, labdanum, amber

A myriad of resins are involved in both the making and playing of the violin. This melange results in a the warmest, smoothest scent of the library to date.

warm, balmy, smooth

11-04-2025

€100 BILLS

Paloma Bouhana and Philippine Hoegen

"Save Your Breath", MORPHO, Brussels, (2025)

paper money, wax coating, coins, copper

The smooth industrial scent of the green €100 bill. It exists on the edge of the familiar, hard to grasp, both clean and dirty, most certainly distant and cold.

waxy, cold, metallic, smooth, green

13-02-2025

FLORIST

self-initiated

cracked twigs, cedar, cut stems, geranium, tulip petals

Verdant: cut stems, cracked twigs, petals.. keep in mind, not all flowers smell like flowers.

bright, green, lifted,

25-11-2022

BATHROOM 1980's

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"Het Multi-zintuigelijke Huis", Huis Sonneveld, Rotterdam. (2024-2026)

bergamot, geranium, violet, ylang ylang, mimosa, musk, civette, cedar, amber

Your grandparent’s bathroom stocked with ’80s products that smell like they could have been Madonna’s.

powdery, heady, dense, full, fluffy

17-05-2022

MINERAL MOLECULAR

Private client

ambroxan, iso E super, hedione, petitgrain, white musks, nutmeg, suede, vetiver java

Freshly ironed cotton, linen trousers, suede boat shoes, ..This scent is inspired by Dutch summer attire.

light, transparant, crisp, poplin, suede

14-06-2025

COFFEE

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"Het Multi-zintuigelijke Huis", Huis Sonneveld, Rotterdam. (2024-2026)

roasted coffee beans, cane sugar, whipped cream

For coffee lovers with a sweet tooth, but not too sweet.

sweet, dry, dense

09-07-2024

COROLLE DOLLS

Self-initiated

"Ministry of Abandoned atmospheres", Design Academy Graduation show, Eindhoven 2022

synthetic strawberry, polyvinyl, vanilla, pink cheeks, heliotrope, almond

The scent of all things pink and sweet: scented plastic Corolle dolls, makeup set for 6-year olds, bubble gum, hot pink lip gloss, ..

sweet, sticky, rounded, powdery

25-03-2022

BELGIAN SUMMER AIR

Private client

hay accord (almost dry), cut grass, cedar leaves, carrot seeds

The Belgian fields, dotted with rolled hay bales, drying in the open air. The grass is green in the shade, but the sunlit areas have turned brown.

airy, soft, transparent, not quite dry

14-08-2025

ROAST POTATOES

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roast potato accord, butter accord, olive oil accord, carrot accord

A baked tray of piping-hot potatoes with a golden crust. Yum.

greasy, strachy, crisp, full

30-06-2025

NORTH SEA

A Seat for the Sea

sargassum tincture, fucus spiralis tincture, salt accord, sand accord, sea foam accord

Salt mist and a pale shell; lumps of seaweed drying on the hot sand.

grainy, soft, transparant

23-10-2025