Kelsie Kimberlin continues to develop as an artist with her new release, "Perfume," her third release for 2025. The song, a sensual and evocative piece, plays with the idea of love as an intoxicating force, something similar to a lingering scent that lasts long after the person who was wearing it has left. Praised for her poetic wordplay and cinematic storytelling, Kimberlin provides a song that is sensual but profoundly intimate, showcasing her ability to craft stories that transcend the international spectrum.
From the concept of the novel Perfume and its film adaptation, Kimberlin puts the theme on a new track by transforming the concept of smell into a metaphor for the inescapable pull of love. The song is a tribute to a lover smitten with the intangible yet formidable presence of her being, tracking her every step with desire and adoration. Unlike the darker tone of the novel, Kimberlin's "Perfume" is a love letter to mysterious magnetism between human beings.
Tying in with the emotional depth of the song, the music video was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine, against the city's historic streets. Directed by Kimberlin herself, working alongside Ukrainian director Pavlo Khomiuk, the video offers a poignant juxtaposition between the minimalism of her movements and the underlying, unarticulated feelings that percolate through each shot. In a horrific turn of events, a Russian drone strike assaulted a location just outside the cast mere hours after shooting had ceased to claim the life of 15-year-old Mariya Troyanovskaya. Kimberlin has since dedicated "Perfume" in her honor, providing an additional layer of deep significance to the release.
The polished and immersive production by Grammy-winning engineers Liam Noland (Adele) and Stuart Hawkes (Amy Winehouse) make "Perfume" a top-tier track.
The subtle-yet-powerful composition lets Kimberlin's vocals shine as she effortlessly draws in the listener into her dreamy, hypnotic world. As she expands her influence with a new film project and soundtrack, "Perfume" stands as a testament to her unwavering artistic vision and heartfelt storytelling.
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