Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood Filigree & Shadow

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022
Strong
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Laughing with a Mouthful of Blood by Filigree & Shadow is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Laughing with a Mouthful of Blood was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is James Elliott. Top notes are Coca-Cola, Bubble Gum, Banana and Pineapple; middle notes are Lily and Lime (Linden) Blossom; base notes are Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar, Vetiver and Linen.

Composition Profile

sweet 100%
coca-cola 85%
tobacco 70%
fruity 60%
white floral 50%
woody 40%
oud 35%
tropical 30%
leather 25%
animalic 20%

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

Coca-Cola Coca-Cola
Bubble Gum Bubble Gum
Banana Banana
Pineapple Pineapple

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lily Lily
Lime (Linden) Blossom Lime (Linden) Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Leather Leather
Cedar Cedar
Vetiver Vetiver
Linen Linen
Unique Character

Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood Filigree & Shadow by Filigree & Shadow offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood Filigree & Shadow embodies the distinctive style of Filigree & Shadow while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood Filigree & Shadow

Essence

The Wanderer archetype walks the edge between ecstasy and ruin, seeking truth in the extremes. Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood captures this with a jarring, beautiful clash of Coca-Cola, bubble gum, and banana against tobacco, oud, and leather. It is the scent of a carnival at midnight, of laughter that turns to tears, of beauty born from chaos. This is not a fragrance for the faint of heart.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is a collage of contradictions: a vintage band t-shirt under a tailored blazer, combat boots with a silk skirt. They collect oddities-taxidermy, vinyl records, postcards from forgotten places. Their home is a bohemian den of mismatched furniture, fairy lights, and stacks of poetry. They are drawn to the gritty and the glamorous in equal measure.

Philosophy & Values

They believe that life is a wild, beautiful mess to be experienced fully, not tamed. Their values include authenticity, rebellion, and a fierce embrace of imperfection. They reject conformity and seek meaning in the margins. They know that joy and pain are two sides of the same coin, and they are willing to pay the price for both.

Relationships

In relationships, they are magnetic and unpredictable. They attract those who are drawn to intensity and danger, but they can also burn bridges. Romantic connections are passionate and volatile, often ending in ashes. Friendships are forged in shared adventures and late-night confessions. They are loyal to those who understand their need for freedom.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of journeys-literal and metaphorical. They might be found in a dive bar, a desert festival, or a 24-hour diner. They write in journals, take photographs, and collect stories. Their rituals include listening to vinyl at 3 a.m., smoking on fire escapes, and dancing until their feet ache. They live for the moments that make them feel alive.

Shadow

The Wanderer's shadow is self-destruction. Their pursuit of intensity can lead to addiction, burnout, and broken relationships. They may romanticize suffering, mistaking chaos for depth. The fragrance's tobacco and leather ground them, but the shadow whispers that the only way out is through the fire.

Conclusion

Laughing With A Mouthful Of Blood is a fragrance for the wanderer who dances on the edge of the abyss. It is a testament to the beauty of broken things, the poetry of pain, and the courage to live without a safety net. Wear it when you are ready to embrace the full, terrifying spectrum of being alive.