No matter how you look at it, perfumes are works of art that’s comparable to a musical composition. Think about it! Not only is it able to smell very harmonious even though it’s made up of things that wouldn’t have mixed together, nor would it smell good on its own.
The same thing can be said about a composition like Pachelbel’s intensely popular Canon in D. It’s a harmonious combination of instruments and notes that would have made no sense if they were played without the context of an orchestra. Perfumes, no matter how you look at it, are works of art.
Now, encasing that work of art for the world to enjoy is an entirely different form of art. You see, if you’ve ever had the honor to visit the gallery where DaVinci’s, Gogh’s, or even Michelangelo’s paintings, aside from being captivated by the work of priceless art that is displayed, you’ll probably not notice the frame that’s holding the painting itself, even though that frame is as much a part of the art as the painting is. This is entirely understandable since frames are not known to be works of art, but they are.
The same thing can be said about perfumes and their bottles. It wouldn’t really matter if your perfume smells divine if it’s stored in a plastic bottle. Not only will it give the impression that your perfume is not as valuable as you say it is, but it also gives the impression that your perfume is very easy to create, and not as valuable as other perfumes on the shelf at the store.
You might also realize that perfume bottles are collectible. Individuals like to collect these now-empty bottles that used to house a very fragrant substance since the bottle itself is a work of art. Perfumers tend to prefer using glass to encase their beloved perfumes since they want their customers to be able to see the liquid gold that’s encased. There are other reasons like how glass does not react to the bottles like other materials would, but also because glass feels expensive.
Ultimately, a product is only as great as what its packaging allows it to be, and in the case of perfumes, this had never been more true. This is also the case with things like whisky, gin, and, to some degree, wines, you’ve no doubt seen people who keep empty bottles of these liquors on display long after the liquid encased in them had already been enjoyed. Not only does the bottle serve as a decorative item that will not look out of place no matter where they’re placed, but also serve to remind the customer of their favorite bottle of perfume, drink, or wine.
There’s no need to look too far into the future to find a bottle design that you like since there are still plenty of designs from the past that would still look and work well today, as it did back then, but not only will it look great, it will also give the customer some sense of pride in owning something so unique and special. This not only makes them want to take pictures of the bottle itself which is a form of free marketing and organic content but will also make them want to wear the fragrance more.