Karmae — Fragrance Brand Identity & Packaging by May - Brand designer & strategistKarmae — Fragrance Brand Identity & Packaging by May - Brand designer & strategist

Karmae — Fragrance Brand Identity & Packaging

May - Brand designer & strategist

May - Brand designer & strategist

KARMAE   FRAGRANCE IDENTITY   PROJECT  
Karmae explores the space between science and spirit, where fragrance is not only worn, but experienced as an object.Built on balance, restraint, and material contrast, the identity creates a quiet yet deliberate presence.
Karmae is a fragrance identity built around balance, atmosphere, and presence. It explores how scent can be expressed not only as a product, but as an object.
The system focuses on clarity, restraint, and
material contrast, where reflective surfaces
and botanical forms coexist in equilibrium.
Karmae is not about intensity. It is about balance.​​​​​​​
• Atmospheric presence • Material contrast • Controlled minimalism
The identity explores a tension between
the organic and the constructed, combining
celestial references, mineral forms, and botanical softness.
The wordmark introduces fluidity, contrasting with the structured system.
Typography remains restrained, using space and hierarchy to define composition.
The palette is minimal — soft neutrals, charcoal, and subtle greens.
Polished chrome surfaces introduce reflection and depth, reinforcing the fragrance as an object.
Imagery creates atmosphere rather than decoration.
• Reflective chrome objects • Mineral compositions • Soft botanical elements • Controlled light and space
A balance between hard and organic forms defines the visual world.
The system translates seamlessly across packaging, product, and editorial contexts.
Each application maintains clarity and restraint, creating a cohesive object-based brand experience.
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Posted Mar 23, 2026

The project explores how scent can be expressed not only as a product, but as an object through refined typography, composition, and reflective materials.