# Matchbox Fragrances The Perfumed Incense Papers by Francis Kurkdjian By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumed-incense-papers References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/francis-kurkdji.php) & [franciskurkdjian](http://www.franciskurkdjian.com/eng/boutique/produits.php?categorie_id=5) If you're familiar with the name [Francis Kurkdjian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-francis-kurkdjians-kurky), you'll probably be very interested in his new fragrance experimentation, Perfumed Incense Papers. A renowned perfumer, he has infused some of his signature scents into this unique medium, allowing for a more subtle wafting rather than an explosion in your nose. Specifically capturing the fragrances A Piece of Me (APOM), Lumière Noire and Aqua Univeralis, the Perfumed Incense Papers come in a [matchbox-like packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbag-scents). The papers can either be [burned to fully release their scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-eau-de-parfum) or left in drawers to keep clothes fresh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fragrance Experimentation:** Creating unique mediums for fragrance delivery, such as perfumed incense papers, provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the fragrance industry. - **Subtle Fragrance Wafting:** Developing fragrances that offer a more subtle and gentle release, like the Perfumed Incense Papers, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fragrance industry. - **Alternative Scent-based Products:** Exploring alternative products, like matchbox fragrances using perfumed incense papers, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fragrance and home goods industries. ### Where This Applies - **Fragrance:** The fragrance industry can capitalize on the trend of fragrance experimentation and create unique delivery methods like perfumed incense papers. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can tap into the trend of alternative scent-based products and develop innovative solutions, such as matchbox fragrances using perfumed incense papers. - **Retail Packaging:** The retail packaging industry can explore the demand for unique packaging solutions, like matchbox-like packaging for perfumed incense papers, to offer disruptive innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fragrant Fusion Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-sticks.md) - [Luxury Travel Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/af001.md) - [Holiday-Ready Luxury Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-francis-kurkdjian.md) - [Lab-Like Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumer-extraordinaire.md) - [Fragrant Flame-Free Wax Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentmatch.md) - [Portable Fragrance Samplers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-discovery-box.md) - [Inaugural Incense Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-collection.md) - [Cigarette-Style Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-stick.md) - [Refined Floral Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universalis-diffuser.md)