I took an online test to see if I have synesthesia because I do get a strong visceral response to color. That said, I’m not a synesthete. Boo hoo. I did however fully enjoy illustrating these perfume visualizations as described by famed perfumer Frédéric Malle who perceives smells as an array of colors. I’d personally love to try Synthetic Jungle.
Check out the full story in the September issue of Allure Magazine.
Sarah Olin art directed!