Gay Oppa

Somewhere in Seoul, a stage lights up and confidence becomes its own kind of shine.

Bright Korean yuzu and crisp apple burst in first, playful and sure of themselves, like an idol stepping into the spotlight with a grin. Underneath, lavender softens into warm sandalwood, a blend that carries both strength and grace. As the hours pass, vanilla and amber settle close and glowing, sweet without trying too hard, the warmth of a smile that knows exactly who it belongs to. This is a celebration of self-expression and pride, of the joy that comes from living out loud and loving who one loves.

It moves with the energy of pop, the softness of a first crush, and the freedom of finally feeling at home in one's own skin.

KST Scent is a Korean-American fragrance house based in the United States, crafting perfumes that weave Korean culture, queer identity, and personal memories into scent-driven stories.

As part of LV1 Studio, its fragrances reinterpret Vietnamese and Korean heritage through a queer, contemporary lens, translating New Year traditions, modern Korean queer culture, and nightlife into olfactive experiences.

The brand is LGBT-owned, created by Vietnamese American perfumer James Nguyen and his partner, Korean creative director Kael Jeong, whose shared backgrounds ground KST Scent’s lineup in emotionally vivid, culturally rooted perfumes rather than conventional luxury tropes.