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The New MUJI Fifth Avenue Store Has a Custom Scent Lab

The recently opened MUJI Fifth Avenue flagship is the largest retail location from the Japanese brand of basics. Full of experiential amenities that will have you sticking around, the vibrant location faces the landmark Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library.

One feature that is sure to inspire a visit to the MUJI Fifth Avenue store is the charming Aroma Labo station, at which customers can select their own blend of essential oils from 48 different varieties sorted by floral, citrus, herbal, mint and clear. A 10-milliliter bottle costs $18 and staff blends your own right in front of you.

Other charismatic elements of the sprawling new MUJI US flagship is the installation of various potted succulents and house plants by Tokyo and NYC-based Green Finger, that are also available for purchase.

Experiential Retail
Retailers can enhance their customers’ shopping experience by incorporating interactive and unique features like MUJI’s Aroma Labo.
Personalized Wellness
Wellness-conscious consumers can customize their own blend of essential oils at MUJI’s Aroma Labo to promote relaxation and healing.
Green Home Decor
The incorporation of unique potted succulents and house plants, like those by Green Finger at MUJI, can enhance the aesthetic of a living space while providing air purification benefits.

Sectors Adopting This

Retail
Incorporating unique and interactive experiences, like MUJI’s Aroma Labo, can increase foot traffic and sales for retailers.
Wellness
MUJI’s Aroma Labo offers consumers a personalized approach to relaxation and healing through essential oil blends, opening up opportunities for innovative wellness products and services.
Home Decor
The incorporation of unique and eco-friendly decorative elements, like the succulents and house plants at MUJI, can attract environmentally conscious consumers while also promoting healthy living spaces.
SCORE
4.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 72%
Activity 58%
Freshness 8%

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