Perfumes – Vector Illustration Series

Client:

Personal project

Scope

Vector illustration, color exploration, composition, visual storytelling

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

This personal illustration series explores the expressive possibilities of vector graphics through the theme of perfumes. The set is built from paired compositions: one illustration presents a single perfume bottle, while the second expands it into a curated visual scene. Each pair translates the imagined character of a fragrance into objects, colors, and atmosphere that suggest a specific personality and lifestyle.

Although the visuals appear clean and minimal at first glance, each illustration is built from many layered vector techniques. Gradients, highlights, soft glow, subtle noise, textures, and fine outlines are carefully combined to create depth, light, and material feel. By placing each perfume in a broader visual context – accessories, surfaces, and environments that could belong to its wearer — the series explores how detailed vector construction can communicate identity, taste, and mood.

A Chanel No 5 style bottle in warm gold, drawn with thick black outlines, glossy highlights and grain on a mustard background

Flat lay on a beige surface: the gold square bottle beside a vintage camera, a checked scarf, red peep toe shoes, red lipstick, a phone, a sweater and pearls

A slim Dior Addict style bottle in deep shiny blue with a silver cap, centered on a textured blue background

Flat lay on pale blue: the blue bottle with navy high heels, a glass of red wine, a red handbag and the collar of a white shirt

A Chloé style bottle with a silver cap and soft peach liquid, drawn with black outlines on a peach background

Flat lay on warm grey: the peach bottle with a beige instant camera, a few instant photos, a grey handbag and a white dotted shirt

A Yves Saint Laurent Opium style bottle in deep orange red with a glowing gold circle and a gold cap, on a brick red background

Flat lay on olive green: the red and gold bottle with a dark backpack, black boots, rust socks, an action camera on a stick and small beads

A tall Hermès Un Jardin sur le Nil style bottle in fresh light green with a cream cap, on a soft green background

Sporty flat lay on blue: the green bottle with green running shoes, earphones, a plastic water bottle, a power bank and a beige towel

A rectangular Lalique Amethyst style bottle in bright violet with a dark ribbed cap, on a plum background

Flat lay on grey teal: the violet bottle with purple strappy heels, a dark blazer, a mascara wand, a mauve wallet and pearl earrings