Lakmé Filigree & Shadow

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

LAKMÉ by Filigree & Shadow is a fragrance for women and men. LAKMÉ was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is James Elliott. Top notes are White Ginger Lily, Litchi and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Lotus, Pink Pepper, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Rose, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Composition Profile

floral 100%
rose 85%
musky 70%
white floral 60%
powdery 50%
soft spicy 40%
aquatic 35%
warm spicy 30%

About the Perfumer

James Elliott

James Elliott

James Elliott is a perfumer associated with the niche house Filigree & Shadow, where he crafted a range of evocative scents. His creations include A Single Wish, A Way To Say Goodbye, and Aeon, among others. Elliott's work often explores abstract and emotional themes through fragrance.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

White Ginger Lily White Ginger Lily
Litchi Litchi
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lotus Lotus
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Carnation Carnation
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Rose Rose
Musk Musk
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Sandalwood Sandalwood

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Lakmé Filigree & Shadow

Essence

The Lover archetype lives for connection, passion, and beauty. Lakmé embodies this with a lush, intoxicating blend of white ginger lily, litchi, and orange blossom that opens like a first embrace. The heart of lotus and pink pepper adds a spicy, sensual pulse, while the base of rose, musk, and oud deepens into a warm, lingering promise. This is the scent of devotion and desire.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is romantic and opulent-flowing silks, velvet, and lace in shades of blush, cream, and deep rose. They adore vintage jewelry, especially pieces with pearls or garnets. Their home is filled with fresh flowers, plush textiles, and candlelight. They dress for the evening as if every night is a celebration of love.

Philosophy & Values

They believe love is the highest art-a force that transforms and elevates. Their values include intimacy, generosity, and emotional honesty. They are unafraid of vulnerability, seeing it as the gateway to true connection. They seek beauty in all forms and believe that to love deeply is to live fully.

Relationships

Romance is their element. They are passionate, attentive partners who give freely and expect the same in return. They thrive on grand gestures and quiet tenderness alike-a surprise bouquet, a handwritten letter, a lingering gaze. Friendships are equally intense; they are the ones who remember birthdays and show up in crisis. Their social circle is a tapestry of deep bonds.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of sensory pleasures: long baths with rose petals, candlelit dinners, dancing until dawn. They are drawn to art galleries, opera, and fine dining. Their morning ritual might include a spritz of perfume and a moment of gratitude. They invest in experiences that stir the heart-travel to romantic cities, weekends at spa retreats.

Shadow

The Lover's shadow is codependency. They may lose themselves in relationships, neglecting their own needs for the sake of harmony. Their fear of abandonment can lead to possessiveness or a tendency to idealize partners. The fragrance's oud and musk ground them, but the shadow whispers that love must be earned through sacrifice.

Conclusion

Lakmé is a fragrance for the lover who knows that passion is both a gift and a risk. It is a declaration of desire, a promise of devotion, and a reminder that the heart's deepest truth is found in connection. Wear it when you are ready to love without reserve.