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Building SKULL — a skin-first fragrance designed to be worn on skin, not projected into the air. SKULL challenges the traditional fragrance model built around projection, trail, and room-filling presence. Instead, it is designed for controlled application, where scent remains exactly where it is placed — on skin. This shifts fragrance from broadcast to proximity, creating a more personal, intentional, and controlled experience. Early traction reflects this shift, with strong movement from discovery sets to full-size purchases, driven by repeat behaviour rather than novelty. Positioned at the intersection of fragrance and skin-first thinking, aligned with a growing preference for control, subtlety, and personal presence over excess. Focused on building a differentiated category, not competing within existing formats. Built for repeat behaviour, not one-time purchase, with emphasis on retention, consistency of experience, and long-term brand equity. Designed for individuals who value presence over projection and experience over attention.