{"title":"Filigree \u0026 Shadow","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiligree \u0026amp; Shadow was founded in Seattle by perfumer James Elliott as an independent fragrance house that explores the intersection of memory, place and story. Rather than following trends, each collection explores its own narrative through carefully crafted compositions that blend technical precision with emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house gained recognition for fragrances inspired by literature, history, architecture and the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. The collection has been praised by perfume writers, critics and enthusiasts for its thoughtful approach to contemporary perfumery. Although Filigree \u0026amp; Shadow brought its original chapter to a close in 2025, its work lives on in a carefully curated archive and publications, including \u003ci\u003eCreating Your Own Perfume\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJames Elliott\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Elliott is an American perfumer, writer and lecturer based in Amsterdam. As a self-taught perfumer, he began exploring the art of perfumery in 2011, after which he founded Filigree \u0026amp; Shadow, a fragrance house centred on memory, identity and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as creating perfumes, Elliott has made a name for himself by making perfumery more accessible through workshops, lectures and educational publications. His book \u003ci\u003eCreating Your Own Perfume\u003c\/i\u003e has introduced readers all over the world to the art and science of perfume-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Elliott is the founder of \u003cb\u003eémigré\u003c\/b\u003e, an Amsterdam boutique dedicated to independent perfumery. Drawing on more than ten years’ experience as a perfumer and retailer, he curates a selection of fragrance houses from around the world, whilst remaining committed to craftsmanship, originality and contemporary artistic perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creating-your-own-perfume","title":"Creating Your Own Perfume (European Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating Your Own Perfume (European Edition)\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical introduction to the art and science of modern perfumery. This revised edition, written by perfumer James Elliott, has been specially adapted for readers in Europe and takes into account current European regulations, raw materials and best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than following set recipes, you will learn the underlying principles of fragrance composition. The aim is not to recreate a single perfume, but to build the knowledge, structure and confidence to design original perfumes independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to assess, compare and classify fragrance ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to construct fragrance families, accords and basic structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to work safely with perfume raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to prepare dilutions and manage formulas clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003ehow to put together your own perfumer’s organ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to evaluate, refine and improve perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to work with EU-compliant alcohol, IFRA guidelines and allergen information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for beginners who want to learn perfumery seriously, fragrance enthusiasts who want to better understand how perfumes are constructed, creative makers who want to develop their own scents, and anyone seeking a practical foundation in modern, European perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA European edition for contemporary practice\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been fully revised for the European context, covering EU-compliant alcohol, IFRA guidelines, allergens, the safe handling of raw materials, maceration, filtration and methods for fragrance evaluation. You will also learn how to document formulas and develop a structured approach to smelling, analysing and creating perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Elliott is a perfumer and founder of Filigree \u0026amp; Shadow. Since 2011, he has been developing perfumes and teaching modern perfumery to hobbyists, fragrance enthusiasts and creative professionals. His work has been featured internationally by, amongst others, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDazed Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBasenotes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDigital download\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePDF format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecond Edition (European Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003eWritten for readers in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical explanations, exercises and examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable immediately after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating Your Own Perfume\u003c\/i\u003e helps you not only to admire perfumery, but also to understand it better — and ultimately to practise it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Filigree \u0026 Shadow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63862098100601,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/1290\/9177\/files\/create-perfume_eu-edition.jpg?v=1782911502"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/1290\/9177\/collections\/Headshot_JamesElliott.jpg?v=1782918030","url":"https:\/\/emigre.nl\/en\/collections\/filigree-shadow.oembed","provider":"émigré","version":"1.0","type":"link"}