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The House · 2025

Experiencing the Art of Scent in R Parfums’ Art Spaces

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Read this piece in Vietnamese: Đọc bằng tiếng Việt

First published in Vietnamese on 15 April 2025. Translated in 2026 and kept to the original.

Since then:

  • “Two locations, in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi”: there are now three houses, all in Ho Chi Minh City (34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, 42 Nguyễn Huệ, 26 Lý Tự Trọng).
  • Space 410, Level 4, Lotte Mall West Lake (Lotte Mall Tây Hồ), Hanoi, closed on 4 August 2026.
  • The address “34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức City” is now 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, An Khánh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
R PARFUMS recessed into a pale plaster wall, warmly lit, with strips of raw fabric hung above and below

More than places to show one-of-a-kind perfume creations, R Parfums’ showrooms are spaces where installation art and Vietnamese cultural inspiration come into their own. With two locations, in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, each showroom has its own character, yet both share one spirit: honouring the art of scent and offering clients an experience of real depth.

The R Parfums space in Ho Chi Minh City – where the art of scent meets a contemporary space

At 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức City, the R Parfums showroom in Ho Chi Minh City is a destination for those who value refinement and emotional depth. More than a showroom in the ordinary sense, it was conceived as a living art space inspired by the Asian Contemporary spirit — one in which Vietnamese craftsmanship is deftly translated into a modern layout, pared back yet full of intent.

Past the small garden at the front — where light, greenery and the sound of the wind seem to slow the pace of life — you step into a world of its own, where each bottle of perfume is a focal point within an arrangement conceived as an art installation. The interior follows a “less is more” philosophy, using the breathing room of the architecture to create the stillness a scent needs in order to shine. Warm light, raw surfaces and deliberate empty space come together to guide the emotions naturally, drawing out a deep connection between people and scent. Here, scent is not merely a product; it becomes a vehicle for culture, a door opening onto memories, journeys and wordless conversations. The R Parfums collections are shown in small clusters, each one a visual story, letting visitors touch the very essence of scent through sight, space and their own perception.

The R Parfums display at 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu: glass perfume cabinets, a curved archway, raw fabric hung from the ceiling and stone stairs to the floor above
The R Parfums display at 34 Nguyễn Duy Hiệu: glass perfume cabinets, a curved archway, raw fabric hung from the ceiling and stone stairs to the floor above

Highlights of the Ho Chi Minh City space:

Design in the manner of contemporary Asian art: traditional craftsmanship and a modern visual language, held in balance. An open space with a quiet garden: a retreat from the city that lets guests unwind and attend to what they feel. Refined arrangement in the manner of installation art: every small corner has an aesthetic purpose, creating a flow of feeling through the whole visit. A display of R Parfums’ one-of-a-kind perfume creations: from creations steeped in heritage to limited editions developed as works of art.

The R Parfums space in Hanoi – restraint and elegance in a modern setting

At Space 410, Level 4, Lotte Mall West Lake, R Parfums in Hanoi offers another idea of what a perfume art space can be — pared back, modern and deeply felt. In the heart of an upscale shopping centre, home to renowned international brands, R Parfums is pleased to be a quiet pause for those with a love of refinement.

The R PARFUMS sign, backlit on a white wall, framed above and below by orange and pink gift boxes
The R PARFUMS sign, backlit on a white wall, framed above and below by orange and pink gift boxes

The space is designed in a spirit of purposeful minimalism, focused on light, line and empty space to honour the original beauty of each scent creation. Here, perfume is not simply a product on display; it appears as a living work of art, lifted by soft light, elegant arrangement and a spirit of “less, to feel more”. Every element of the space has been carefully considered by R to create an olfactory journey — one in which refinement is felt through every sense.

A rendering of the R Parfums space in Hanoi: curved cream walls, undulating shelves, niches holding perfume bottles and a glowing R logo
A rendering of the R Parfums space in Hanoi: curved cream walls, undulating shelves, niches holding perfume bottles and a glowing R logo

Highlights of the Hanoi space:

Inside the upscale Lotte Mall West Lake: easy to reach, yet private and refined within a modern setting. Minimal design centred on feeling: a focus on light, empty space and a natural interaction with scent. An elegant arrangement that honours each layer of scent: the display is set out so that each fragrance can “voice” its own character. An ideal setting in which to explore the art of scent: a space that draws out a deep connection between clients and each one-of-a-kind scent creation.

Display shelves beneath the R PARFUMS sign: perfume bottles, orange and pink boxes and scent cards on lit shelves
Display shelves beneath the R PARFUMS sign: perfume bottles, orange and pink boxes and scent cards on lit shelves

One journey – two spaces – one shared spirit

Different as they are in character, the two R Parfums showrooms share one mission: to bring the art of scent closer to those who love beauty and seek refinement. For R Parfums, these are not only places to display products but spaces that connect art, culture and emotion, where every detail helps tell its own story through layers of scent and space.

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