Partnership ENSCI x Hermès - Mock-up not commercially produced
La Girouette takes the form of a rotating object. It is made of porous volcanic rock, which allows to diffuse a fragrance of your choice. A liquid is poured into the centre of the rock, suggested by a metal ring, and then spreads throughout its structure. When it reaches the outer wall and then the air, the diffusion begins.
On the other side, a counterweight balances the whole and allows the object to rotate for a certain amount of time. Centrifugal force comes into play and diffuses the scent more effectively than a static object, while adding a playfull dimension to the object.
38 x 7 x 14 cm
steel, wood, lava rock, leather