ODDA Magazine

Apr 2026

In The Majestic Aphrodite, ODDA Magazine elevates the fragrance category through a compelling visual narrative that marries high-fashion editorialism with luxury product storytelling. Under the creative direction of David Martin, the project transcends traditional commercial displays, opting instead for a series of portraits and still-life compositions that treat scent as a sculptural element. Photographer Max Tardio utilizes deliberate studio strobe lighting to emphasize the interplay between the human form and the physical geometry of perfume bottles. The editorial, which features model Pablo Fernandez, leans into a clean, minimal aesthetic, utilizing neutral grey backdrops to draw focus toward textures—ranging from shimmering skin and lace butterfly wings to pearl-encrusted garments. By juxtaposing classical amphora-inspired bottles against avant-garde fabric accessories and surreal props, the series creates a cohesive tension between the tangible and the ethereal. The inclusion of subtle, cinematic low-key chiaroscuro lighting in the still-life segments adds depth, effectively highlighting the amber warmth of the fragrances and the metallic gleam of their vessels. With polished makeup artistry by Marisol Steward, the project maintains a sophisticated, refined tone that avoids product-focused clutter. Instead, it positions each fragrance as an accessory of identity, resulting in a cohesive portfolio that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary within the beauty and fragrance space.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe, Studio strobe

Fragrance, Beauty