Heritage
A house, in its own words
The story of Studio Pneuma begins in the spring of 2019 when Diana Lindboe and Camilla Boccardi Christensen, both trained in architecture, decided to translate their design practice into olfactory form. Their first public statement appeared on the studio’s own website, describing a desire to “transform concepts from architecture into scent.” Early collaborations with local Copenhagen ateliers allowed the founders to prototype glass vessels that resembled structural models. In 2020 the studio launched its debut perfume, a minimalist composition that referenced the clean lines of Scandinavian interiors. The following year, Air Rides arrived, a fragrance that critics noted for its crisp, airy opening reminiscent of a high‑rise atrium. Later in 2023 the duo released Remain, a scent rooted in personal memory, and Eager, a more kinetic offering that captured the sensation of movement through a corridor. Throughout its first five years, Studio Pneuma has remained independent, avoiding large‑scale distribution in favor of curated pop‑up events in design museums and architecture schools. The studio’s growth has been documented in niche fragrance publications such as Fragrantica and Parfumo, which highlight the brand’s consistent release schedule and its commitment to small‑batch production. By 2024 the house had expanded its portfolio to include room fragrances and sculptural diffusers, each designed to complement the perfume line while reinforcing the architectural narrative that underpins the brand’s identity. Studio Pneuma treats perfume as an extension of built environment. The founders state that each scent begins with a spatial brief: a room, a material, a light condition. This approach mirrors architectural concept development, where a brief guides material selection and form. The studio values restraint, opting for a limited palette of high‑purity ingredients that can be layered to suggest depth without overwhelming the senses. Sustainability also informs the philosophy; the brand sources natural extracts from certified farms and works with suppliers who practice responsible harvesting. Transparency is a core value, and product pages often list the origin of each component, from French lavender fields to Indonesian sandalwood. Rather than chasing trends, Studio Pneuma follows a research‑driven process, testing how a fragrance behaves on different surfaces and in varying humidity levels. This scientific curiosity blends with artistic intuition, allowing the creators to craft scents that feel both tactile and atmospheric. The philosophy extends to the consumer experience: the studio encourages users to treat a perfume as a room they can enter, to notice how the scent evolves as they move through space.