Scratch & Sniff Movies

Moviegoers Experience Smell of Rotten Meat & Dusty Books

Scratch and sniff items are a very old concept; however, what I love about this particular example is how stylishly Bompas & Parr have managed to pull it off.

Peter Greenaway’s classic book “The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover” was chosen to be the debut film for the UK’s first Scratch ‘n’ Sniff Cinema. With a nod to the content of film showing, it was launched on Valentines Day.

The aromas to be experienced were chosen to capture key moments in the film. Captured scents included rotting meat and dusty books. Moviegoers were given a scratch and sniff card to release the scents at the right moments.

Scratch and Sniff Experiences
Creating immersive experiences with scents for movies, television shows, and other forms of entertainment.
Multi-sensory Marketing
Incorporating scent into marketing strategies to enhance brand experiences.
Augmented Reality Smell Technology
Using technology to create scents in augmented reality experiences.

Sectors Adopting This

Cinema
Introducing scratch and sniff technology in movie theaters to create immersive experiences.
Fragrance
Incorporating technology into the fragrance industry to provide customers with new ways of experiencing scents.
Theme Parks
Integrating scent technology into theme park attractions to enhance the overall visitor experience.
SCORE
1.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 5%
Activity 35%
Freshness 8%

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