Icon of an airport lounge with a seat, table, and sign above.

Project Type

Airport Lounges

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Location

Worldwide

Tea leaves, oranges, and a lime on a marble surface with a bottle of perfume.

Fragrance

Bergamot Tea & Mandarin

Elevating Lounge Experience Through Scent

Aspire partnered with EcoScent to create a signature scent that enhances its premium yet welcoming lounge experience and leaves a lasting first impression.

The brief was to develop a fragrance that feels fresh and uplifting, while also calm and comforting within a busy airport environment. It needed to energise travellers without overwhelming the space. Through a collaborative process of sampling, feedback, and live lounge trials, a bergamot tea and mandarin profile was selected for its subtle impact and broad appeal.

The scent was deployed using discreet mini diffusion systems across lounge entrances, ensuring a consistent presence with a smooth and efficient rollout across locations.

Feedback has been very positive. Guests describe the lounges as fresher and more relaxing, while stakeholders value the added layer of brand differentiation. The project highlights how scent can shape perception and elevate the overall guest experience.

Conclusion

This project shows how scent can move from a subtle detail to a core part of the brand experience. By aligning fragrance with environment and intent, Aspire has created a more memorable and consistent journey for its guests. It reinforces quality, comfort, and attention to detail at every touchpoint. The result is a stronger emotional connection with visitors and a clear point of differentiation in a competitive space.