“Ao no Shirabe x Molton Brown” Event Report
“Blue Melody” Story Concert Executive Committee Press Release: October 22, 2025 “Ao no Shirabe x Molton Brown” Event Report – A new, luxurious entertainment experience born through the blend of scent and music- *This release is a joint announcement by Molton Brown Japan and the “Ao no Shirabe” Executive Committee.
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entertainment in which scent and music resonate was born. Of the audience members who participated in this new entertainment, 93% said it was “very good,” and 92% said they “would like to participate again next time.” This “experiential classical music” experience, weaving together music and fragrance, goes beyond the boundaries of a traditional concert, and has resonated with many as a memorable, luxurious experience. ■ Story Concert(R) Satisfies the Five Senses
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-605cf554d6b85855b3f29d4056f3b40e-3727×2486.jpg Narration by former Takarazuka Revue top actress Ayaka Shiraki
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-e3d53657e1cd964da5eb46b29431ef78-3840×2561.jpg A packed audience enjoys the performance against the backdrop of the blue sea and sky. “Blue Melody” is a new classical music experience that combines music, storytelling, aroma, and food to be enjoyed with all five senses. The narrator was former Takarazuka Revue top actress Ayaka Shiraki. A piano trio by the Tokyo Ensemble Guild wove a story themed around the sea and the blue. In the venue facing the sky and sea, The light and the color of the sea change over time, responding to the music like a stage set. The scent complemented the scene, creating a special moment in which all the senses blended together. ■ Molton Brown’s “Stage of Fragrance” Molton Brown’s signature fragrance, “Cypress & Sea Fennel,” drifted throughout the venue, and the refreshing aroma reminiscent of the sea breeze enhanced the musical atmosphere.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-880eb2b22e1f40678cbbbf95937ceba4-3730×2488.jpg The scent of “Cypress and Sea Fennel” evokes the sea breeze, accompanied by the sound of piano music. Diffusers and candles are placed along the stage and in the foyer, The scent and light design the space itself. Its delicate fragrance, As “another melody” that will remain in the audience’s memories, I took a breath. ■ At the after-party, scents and lights resonate together again
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-b313b4e0f31c6d167e9b992bc8fa9835-1801×2700.jpg Oud Accord & Gold While the concert’s afterglow was still lingering, After the show, we headed to a party in a dining room overlooking the sea. The theme of the party was The final song of the concert was “Tales of One Thousand and One Nights” from “Scheherazade.” The perfumer was also inspired by “The Thousand and One Nights” The scent of Oud Accord & Gold brightens the space, A fantastical time unfolded, reminiscent of “The Thousand and Second Night.” Music, light, aroma, and food—each element blended together to transform a one-day experience into a lasting memory. ■ The magic hour that signals the end of the performance At the end of the performance, Outside the window, the evening sky shifted from purple to gold, and, as the name “Blue Melody” suggests, A moment arrived when the sea and sky became one. Music, scent, light—all elements come together in harmony, “A luxury experience felt in the heart” It was etched in the audience’s memories.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-967904229e61cc9650f577572896d56d-3727×2486.jpg After the performance, the magic hour sky reflected the lingering echoes of the story. [Event Overview] Event Name | Blue Melody – The Story of Marina Told Through Narration and Music – Date & Time | Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2 performances (daytime and evening) Venue | Riviera Zushi Marina Ocean Suite Narration | Ayaka Shiraki (former top actress in the Star Troupe of the Takarazuka Revue) Performed by: Tokyo Ensemble Guild (Piano Trio) Organized by: Ao no Shirabe Story Concert Executive Committee Co-organized (with cooperation) by: Riviera Zushi Marina Scent Design & Sponsorship | Molton Brown Sponsorship | Okinawa Herb Garden / Royal Riviera Japan Official Website | https://www.aonoshirabe.com YouTube digest video | http://y2u.be/kTbkhLOq0tY
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164919/6/164919-6-1f3a3085fca99ae1b093a7709d3ee6df-1568×1092.png ■About Molton Brown A luxury fragrance brand founded in London in 1971. For over 50 years, we’ve been carefully crafting unique scents and luxurious experiences that engage the senses. With a backdrop of London’s creativity and diversity, we work with our free-thinking perfumers to enrich everyday life through scent. We offer fragrances, body washes, home aromas, and other items to enrich your everyday moments. For this “Blue Melody” event, we were responsible for the scent of the entire venue using Cypress & Sea Fennel and Oud Accord & Gold, which symbolize the scent of the seaside. 【Inquiries regarding this press release】 “Ao no Shirabe” Story Concert(R)️ Executive Committee Public Relations Officer (Office Sano Planning) TEL: 080-6479-4823 Email address: msano@aonoshirabe.com Official website: https://www.aonoshirabe.com/ Molton Brown / Molton Brown Japan Co., Ltd. 1-14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8210 Email address: moltonbrownjapan@kao.co.jp Official website:
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