New 'COCKTAIL COLLECTION' from SHOLAYERED's 'COMPOUND' series: Proposing a New Experience of 'Wearing a Cocktail.'

Scentsnations Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Sho Ishizaka) is pleased to announce the launch of the 'COCKTAIL COLLECTION' from the 'COMPOUND' series of SHOLAYERED, a fragrance brand born from the concept of 'layering scents.' This collection is a collaboration with Minoru Nishida, a leader in Japanese bar culture. The first installment went on sale on Friday, April 17th, priced at 14,520 JPY (tax included). This collection reconstructs the sensibilities of legendary Kyoto bartender Minoru Nishida through fragrance. SHOLAYERED 'COMPOUND' proposes a new experience of 'wearing a cocktail.' The initial lineup consists of two types: and . The aesthetic that used to be completed within a glass is now completed on the skin. To commemorate this collaboration, a special party is planned at the SHOLAYERED Nishiazabu store. ■ Kyoto's Legend Becomes a Fragrance Minoru Nishida has been a figure who continues to redefine the value of cocktails in Japan. He has provided 'experiences' by precisely designing everything in a single cocktail—temperature, dilution, aroma, and finish. This collection is an attempt to translate that philosophy into perfume. Rather than simply reproducing a scent, it reconstructs 'cocktail culture itself' as a fragrance. The art that was confined within a glass unfolds on the skin over time. It is a 'work of art' in the form of a perfume. ■ Resonance of Souls Born from Different Industries This collaboration is more than just a fusion of different industries. Behind legendary bartender Minoru Nishida's expansion of his expression into the realm of 'perfume' lies the presence of Sho Ishizaka, representative of SHOLAYERED. Ishizaka has redefined fragrance as a 'layering = constructive experience' and elevated perfume from a mere commodity to an 'art of time.' When exposed to this philosophy, the essence of cocktails within Mr. Nishida resonated. Cocktails, too, are a 'constructed experience' that designs time, temperature, aroma, and finish. 'What would happen if the philosophy completed in a glass were unfolded on the skin?' This question is the origin of this collection. ■ Clash of Sensibilities, Leading to Fusion Development was by no means easy. The meaning inherent in a single drop of fragrance, the nuances created by slight temperature differences, the design philosophy from the opening to the finish—both possess a 'beauty' polished to the limit in their respective fields. That is why they did not cross paths easily. Their dialogue sometimes clashed, but at the same time, it resonated deeply. Although their methods differed, their core objective was the same: 'to design an experience.' Eventually, that understanding turned into conviction. Cocktails can be reconstructed as fragrances. ■ The 'COMPOUND' Philosophy: Perfumery is Construction 'COMPOUND' is not a single scent, but a complexly designed structure of aromas. The transition of the scent from top to last is as carefully calculated as a single cocktail. In this collection, the passage of time itself is designed to be the experience. ■ This is Not Reproduction, but 'Re-creation' The 'COCKTAIL COLLECTION' is not a mere reproduction of a scent. It is a 're-creation' that was established only through the fusion of the cocktail philosophy Mr. Nishida has polished over many years and the layering philosophy Ishizaka has built. The aesthetic that was supposed to disappear in an instant inside a glass rises, changes, and remains in memory on the skin over time. It is neither a cocktail nor a perfume. It is a new experience that is both. ■ From 'Drinking' to 'Wearing' a Scent Cocktails are originally an art to enjoy in the moment. However, this collection extends that moment and makes it persist as a fragrance. It changes with time and stays in memory. It is a new experience at the intersection of perfume and cocktails. ■ OLD FASHIONED The origin and complete form of cocktails. Whiskey, bitters, sugar, and orange peel. An overwhelming depth resides within a stripped-down composition. A scent that feels heavy yet has a quiet composure. Sweetness, bitterness, and woodiness intersect, maturing over time. A bottle that questions what 'classic' is through fragrance. TOP: Orange Peel, Lemon, Lime, Bitters MIDDLE: Bourbon, Cherry, Sugar LAST: Cinnamon, Woody Amber