VAEVBrand Guidelines · v1.0
VAEV

Upgrade. Enhance. Evolve.

Identity System · MMXXVI
01Positioning

Luxury fragrance meets intelligent deodorant technology.

VAEV sits between advanced skincare and premium fragrance. Clean, minimal, architectural. We do not compete on being natural — we compete on being superior. Premium performance, intelligent formulation, evolving scent, industrial precision.

Core Vocabulary
Upgrade
Core Vocabulary
Enhance
Core Vocabulary
Evolve
02Brand Pillars
01
Premium minimalism
Modern luxury; nothing decorative.
02
Intelligent fragrance
Heat-activated evolution throughout the day.
03
Microbiome-conscious
Protective formulation, science-led.
04
Performance without harshness
Effective — never aluminum, never compromise.
05
Continuous evolution
A ritual of self-improvement, kept close.
03Logo
VAEV
VAEV
VAEV
Do
  • — Preserve clear space equal to the height of the V.
  • — Reproduce in Stark White on Pure Black wherever possible.
  • — Use the original dark mark on Stark White backgrounds.
  • — Maintain a minimum width of 64px on screen.
  • — Treat the mark as a considered object, not decoration.
Don't
  • — Never rotate, stretch, or outline the mark.
  • — Never apply color, gradient, or drop shadow.
  • — Never place over busy imagery without a scrim.
  • — Never pair with secondary typographic lockups.
04Color System
Pure Black
#0A0A0A
Primary surface
Structural I
#1A1A1A
Elevated surfaces
Structural II
#2A2A2A
Borders, rails
Grey Signal
#6B6B6B
Body copy, meta
Stark White
#F5F5F5
Type, mark
05Typography
VAEV
Display · Inter Extralight 200

Designed to be kept.

Body · Inter Light 300

Body copy is set in Inter Light with generous line-height. Labels and meta are uppercased at 10–11px with 0.25em tracking. Restraint carries the voice; density is a failure mode.

06Voice & Vocabulary
We say
  • Upgrade. Enhance. Evolve.
  • Intelligent formulation.
  • Ceremonial. Adaptive. Considered.
  • A daily ritual.
  • Designed to be kept.
We don't say
  • Natural. Clean. Green.
  • Eco-friendly. Sustainable.
  • Chemical-free.
  • Wellness journey.
  • Disruptive.
07Imagery & Art Direction

Low-key lighting. Single directional source. Matte surfaces on reflective stone. The object is always the subject; skin and lifestyle are secondary. No warmth, no filters, no clutter.

The Monolith
The Monolith
Discovery Pack
Discovery Pack
Pump Concepts
Pump Concepts
08Packaging Language

Ceremonial. Reveal. Adapt.

The Monolith is a magnetic vault. One press. A ceremonial reveal of three adaptive bio mists. Soft-touch matte black, fine texture, anodised accents, embossed mark. Precision milled, magnetically closed, designed to be kept.

Material
1200gsm greyboard
Finish
Soft-touch lamination
Closure
Hidden magnets + button
Insert
3 × 15ml glass
The Monolith
09Audience & Positioning
Ideal Customer

25–45. Already spends on premium fragrance and advanced skincare. Reads ingredient lists. Notices packaging. Early adopter without being loud about it. Values craftsmanship, intentional design, and rituals that feel distinct.

Reference Points
  • ByredoLifestyle aesthetic
  • Le LaboBrand authority
  • AesopRetail restraint
  • Salt & StoneCategory adjacency