Penhaligon’s delivers sense of place with ‘culturally resonant’ pop-ups in Thailand and Singapore

 A 360-animation showcases the narrative and craftsmanship behind The Omniscient Mr Thompson fragrance and its ties to Thailand

THAILAND/SINGAPORE. British luxury fragrance house Penhaligon’s (Puig) has launched a pop-up campaign in Thailand and Singapore integrating local cultural narratives.

The Southeast Asian activations underline the brand’s strategy of creating immersive, locally resonant experiences to engage regional consumers and international travellers.

At Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Penhaligon’s and King Power joined hands for The Omniscient Mr Thompson pop-up, which ran from 1 June to 30 July.

The animation showcased Penhaligon’s Portraits fragrance collection, with a special focus on The Omniscient Mr Thompson fragrance, a scent with deep ties to Thailand.

A 360-degree installation was a striking centrepiece, bringing The Omniscient Mr Thompson character and fragrance to life through visual storytelling.

The pop-up offered destination-exclusive packaging and a passport holder as an exclusive gift with purchase, merging Penhaligon’s British aristocratic heritage with Thailand’s rich traditions.

King Power Corporation Chief Commercial Officer Antares Cheng commented, “Penhaligon’s compelling storytelling and exquisite product offerings enhance our niche beauty portfolio at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering memorable and culturally resonant experiences for our customers. We are thrilled to bring this immersive pop-up to life, celebrating both the brand’s heritage and the icons of Thailand.”

The Thailand-exclusive packaging highlights Mr Thompson as a cultural emblem while paying homage to Thailand’s rich traditions

At Singapore Changi Airport, Penhaligon’s is partnering The Shilla Duty Free for a sense of place animation inspired by the city’s lion emblem.

Timed to coincide with the brand’s 155th anniversary, the Singapore campaign will feature an airport-exclusive Lion City tote bag as a gift with purchase. The activation reinforces Penhaligon’s commitment to creating sense of place by highlighting Singapore’s cultural identity.

Puig Executive Vice President Global Travel Retail Kaatje Noens commented, “At Penhaligon’s, we are passionate about creating fragrances and experiences that resonate deeply with the communities we serve.

“By celebrating the unique cultural icons of Southeast Asia – from the rich heritage of Thailand to the vibrant spirit of Singapore’s Lion City – we are weaving a sense of place into every touchpoint. Our localised activations and exclusive offerings reflect our commitment to honouring local traditions while inviting customers to discover Penhaligon’s through a lens that is both authentically British and meaningfully local.”

The passport holder reimagines Mr Thompson as a stylish and functional item for the modern traveller

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