This thesis explores the intersection between experiential marketing and the evolving landscape of the fragrance industry in the digital age. Beginning with the psychological and emotional power of scent in shaping consumer perceptions, it analyzes how olfactory cues enhance multisensory brand experiences. The study then investigates the digital transformation of fragrance marketing, highlighting the rise of e-commerce, social media platforms like TikTok, and AI-driven personalization. Through a combination of theoretical analysis and real-world case studies, it examines how brands are navigating challenges such as sensory limitations, data privacy, and sustainability while unlocking new opportunities across sectors. Ultimately, the thesis offers strategic recommendations for brands seeking to thrive in a market increasingly driven by personalization, technological innovation, and emotionally resonant experiences.
La presente tesi analizza l’intersezione tra marketing esperienziale e trasformazioni del settore della profumeria nell’era digitale. A partire dall’esame del potere psicologico ed emotivo dell’olfatto nella percezione del consumatore, lo studio approfondisce il ruolo delle fragranze come strumenti strategici per creare esperienze multisensoriali e rafforzare l’identità del brand. Viene quindi esaminata la trasformazione digitale del marketing olfattivo, con un focus sull’e-commerce, sull’uso dei social media come TikTok e sull’impiego di tecnologie personalizzate basate sull’intelligenza artificiale. Attraverso un’analisi teorica supportata da casi studio concreti, la ricerca evidenzia come i brand affrontano sfide legate alla limitazione sensoriale dell’online, alla privacy dei dati e alla sostenibilità, cogliendo al contempo nuove opportunità trasversali ai settori. La tesi si conclude con raccomandazioni strategiche per i marchi che intendono competere in un mercato sempre più orientato alla personalizzazione, all’innovazione tecnologica e all’engagement emotivo.
Experiencing scent in the digital age: psychological drivers, market evolution, and the future of personalized fragrance
PIERMARIA, ELEONORA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the intersection between experiential marketing and the evolving landscape of the fragrance industry in the digital age. Beginning with the psychological and emotional power of scent in shaping consumer perceptions, it analyzes how olfactory cues enhance multisensory brand experiences. The study then investigates the digital transformation of fragrance marketing, highlighting the rise of e-commerce, social media platforms like TikTok, and AI-driven personalization. Through a combination of theoretical analysis and real-world case studies, it examines how brands are navigating challenges such as sensory limitations, data privacy, and sustainability while unlocking new opportunities across sectors. Ultimately, the thesis offers strategic recommendations for brands seeking to thrive in a market increasingly driven by personalization, technological innovation, and emotionally resonant experiences.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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