Ryoko: Fragrance Designed for Travel

Kenzo launches a new collection dubbed RYOKO that is a pocket-sized, ultra-light fragrance pebble housing four of their major scents: FLOWERBYKENZO, SUMMERBYKENZO, L’EAU PAR KENZO pour femme, & L’EAU PAR KENZO pour homme this coming August.

The Pebble

These pebbles are ergonomically designed stones made to cater to the travel needs of individuals. It is a device that bordered the world of art, design, fashion and fragrance in a modern, pop-culture way.

At first glance, I was curious as to what these round-shaped things are. I mean, it certainly looks different like most Kenzo bottles are. Creative Director Patrick Guedj described the Ryoko as a combination of form and function in a romantic, nomadic way that’s practical, resilient and unique. This pebble is small enough to fit in any bag, pocket or purse you might bring in your travels. It’s so small that it fits in the palm of your hand.

Ryoko

The term simply means “travel” in Japanese.

The Design

The RYOKO collection sets out on a journey and reflects what it sees. At first, it is dressed in dazzling bright white, but without sensations or emotion. It then travels in a hand, a pocket, or with a world traveler to capture the sensations of a journey. Here and there, a myriad of encounters, sceneries and images from the trip take form, like a tattoo. The small, smooth pebble now bears the colorful traces of faraway lands.

A captivating red close-up of a poppy enwraps the FlowerbyKenzo RYOKO. The SummerbyKenzo RYOKO indulges under the summer sunlight. As for the L’EAUPARKENZO pour femme RYOKO, it is reminiscent of a lotus flower gently laying on the waters surface in the early morning. Finally, the L’EAUPARKENZO pour homme RYOKO captures the infinite blue of a moment of serenity.

The Ryokos will be exclusively available at KenzoUSA.

Fabulous hat tip to Christina Jones!