STOP. Perfume by Crystal Chen × SOK Studios

 

A fragrance born from music, inspired by fleeting beauty. Only 100 bottles.

 

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This is more than a perfume — it’s a piece of music you can wear.

 

 

Inspired by STOP., a track from Crystal Chen’s debut album you can call me cc, this Eau de Parfum (30ml) captures the song’s central theme: a fleeting moment of beauty, cherished before it slips away.

 

The song and its cover art are rooted in the Chinese idiom 昙花一现, inspired by the rare Queen of the Night flower (Epiphyllum Oxypetalum). Blooming only once a year, it opens for a single summer night before fading by morning — a reminder to savour beauty in its brief, brilliant existence.

 

The composition follows the shape of the song itself:

• Top notes of grapefruit and thyme, bright and crisp, like the verse.

• Heart notes of lily and star anise, warm and spicy, echoing the chorus.

• Base notes of rosewood and balsam, grounding and nostalgic, a reminder of home in the post-chorus.

A balanced bitterness runs through the fragrance, reflecting the meaning behind the song.

This perfume was created by the artist herself, Crystal Chen, using SOK Studios’ signature fragrance bases. Curated by Crystal Chen, made at SOK Studios.

 

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At SOK Studios, we believe the way you connect with art is never defined by gender.
Just as your appreciation for an artwork is shaped by feeling and taste — not by who you are — our fragrances are made for your senses, not for labels.

 

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You’ll know the difference the moment you experience it.
From the crisp clarity of the opening, to the way the heart lingers, to the warm embrace of the base — every stage of this scent has been crafted to stay with you. This is not just a perfume you try once and forget. It’s a composition built for clarity, depth, and longevity, poured with the same care as a work of art.

Every bottle is poured and finished by hand in our Aotearoa, New Zealand studio to ensure it meets our exacting standards.

 

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Our brand began with the belief that scent is a language — a way to tell stories beyond words. This collaboration is a living example of that philosophy, transforming a song’s emotion into something you can wear and carry with you.

 

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Only 100 bottles will ever be made.

Pre-order now to secure yours at the special debut price of $129 before 12th September.
After that, the price will rise — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.