Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli by Cosone Group is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Tlaquimilolli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
TepoztliTlaquimilolli· 2026
Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli
by Cosone Group
Client: Cosone Group
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Tlaquimilolli Category
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About Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli
Dramanote Illusion Ahhuiyalizatl ce petlacalli tlahtlaliliztli tlen zan tlapohualli omochiuh, zan 999 tlamantli. Inin tlacencahualli quipiya ome tehuilocaxitl tlen cecenme moquetzah iuhqui tlacaixiptlameh ihuan quichihuah zan ce ixiptlayotl ihcuac cepan motlaliah. Cecen tehuilocaxitl mochihua ica tehuilotl tlen occeppa omocuep, niman motlahtlalia ihuan motlamiltia ica tlapetlahualiztli, ica tepoztlatzacualiztli (electroplating), ica totonqui tlamachiotiliztli ihuan ica ce tlapachiuhcayotl ahmo pepetlaca. In imachiyo motequi itech itlahcotzitzin huehcauh Xuan amatl ihuan ica maitl motlalia. In quiyahuac caxitl oquixnexti ce malacachtic tlanextiloni tlahuilli, ihuan nahui tlacaixiptlameh mopatlah ihcuac in caxitl momalacachoa. In caxitl quipiya 75 ica 75 ica 130 milimetros.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli
Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Dramanote Iahhuiyalizatl Ipetlacalyo Tlahtlaliliztli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Dramanote Illusion Perfume is a limited edition of 999 bottles, created with renowned Chinese dance theater director Zhao Liang and inspired by his masterpiece The Tea Spell. Guided by theatrical aesthetics, the design fuses a unique bottle form, interactive packaging, and olfactory narrative to create an immersive drama miniature. Here, the abstract Zen philosophy of the drama becomes intuitive visuals and scents, turning the product into an art piece with theatrical and philosophical depth.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Box: Width 75mm*Width 75mm*Height 130mm
- Tags
- Theatrical Perfume, Theatrical Aesthetics, Eastern Zen philosophy, Collaborative Design, Sensory Integration, Immersive Experience, Traditional Revolving Scene Lantern
- Production Technology
- Each bottle starts with recycled glass, melted, reshaped, and refined through polishing, electroplating, hot stamping, and matte coating. The label uses offcuts of traditional heritage Xuan paper. After die cutting, it is hand applied to the bottle, merging sustainability with artisanal ingenuity. Both the bottle and the cap are independently molded to ensure originality. Each contour and surface reflects two years of refinement, crafted with the exacting artistry of haute couture.
- Design Challenge
- The key challenge was translating the fluid movements of a dance drama into static objects and flat surfaces. Instead of literal storytelling, the designer infused the packaging with the very essence of The Tea Spell, a vision of existence as an illusion. Fragmented yet combinable twin bottles, an outer box that plays with presence and absence like a revolving scene lantern, and contrasts of stillness and motion converge to embody the Buddhist idea that all conditioned phenomena are impermanent.
- Research
- An analysis of data from three annual sensory exhibitions at the Wuzhen Theatre Festival revealed that the unique bottle design and visual interaction intuitively guided users to perceive the dramatic tension and Zen philosophy within each scent. This multisensory priming through sight and touch effectively evoked emotional resonance, strengthened the recognition of theatrical aesthetics inherent in Dramanote, and deeply immersed people in the theatrical soul of the perfume.
- Inspiration
- The bottle design draws on the Eastern Smile of a mutilated Northern Wei Buddha statue and the Western sculpture Sleeping Muse. Together, the twin bottles conjure an ethereal Buddha, revealing realms of being, knowing, and doing. This symbolizes inner awakening and selflessness. Straight lines echo classical theater stone seats, and a deep black finish evokes the quiet poise of a dancer in shadow, echoing the theatrical essence: life is like a drama, and every watcher is part of the performance.
- Project Duration
- Dramanote is an experimental theatrical perfume brand born in London in 2019 and shaped in Shanghai by 2024. Between 2022 and 2024, it held a sensory art exhibition each October at the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, drawing nearly ten thousand visitors, including celebrities, artists, theater performers, and and key opinion leaders. Today, Dramanote becomes a defining new force in the Chinese fragrance landscape. It is not merely a brand, but a stage where every scent tells a unique story.
- Operation Flow
- Unboxing the perfume begins a quiet performance. The outer box draws inspiration from theater lanterns. Turn it, and four characters shift like figures on a traditional revolving scene lantern. When still, they remain present yet out of reach, echoing the subtle distance between audience and performers. Separately, the two bottles stand as distinct figures. Together, they reveal an ethereal Buddha. No longer just watching, you step into the drama, guided by a scent that feels like an illusion.
- Team Members
- Simon Ma
Anson Tan
Loreli Ma
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