Death Note’s New Official Fragrance Collection Features Light and L Inspired Scents
Image by James RichardsonThe iconic anime series Death Note is receiving a brand-new fragrance collection inspired by Light Yagami and L, with the scents leading a wider range of new officially licensed lifestyle merchandise.
Death Note remains one of the most influential psychological thriller manga ever created, following brilliant high school student Light Yagami after he discovers a supernatural notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written inside it, leading to an unforgettable battle of wits with the world’s greatest detective, L.
The new collection is part of arma bianca’s A:code fragrance brand, which aims to capture the personalities of popular anime and manga characters through carefully designed scents before expanding those themes across matching everyday merchandise.
The Light Yagami A:code Eau de Toilette, priced at ¥9,680 (approx. $61 USD / £46 GBP), opens with crisp green herbal notes including eucalyptus, clary sage and galbanum before transitioning into apple, bamboo and clover, eventually settling on white cedar, musk and amber to reflect Light’s descent from gifted student to the self-proclaimed god of a new world.
The L A:code Eau de Toilette, also priced at ¥9,680 (approx. $61 USD / £46 GBP), combines bergamot and tea notes with floral middle notes before finishing with musk, amber and cedarwood, creating a fragrance intended to reflect the detective’s calm intellect and relentless pursuit of the truth.
Each fragrance can be enjoyed as a personal scent, displayed as part of a collection or used as a room fragrance, while every pre-order also includes an exclusive Light Yagami & L A:code visual card as a bonus.
The collection also expands beyond the fragrances with the Light Yagami Motif A:code T-Shirt and L Motif A:code T-Shirt, each priced at ¥5,478 (approx. $35 USD / £26 GBP), combining symbolic artwork and memorable quotes in understated everyday designs.
The Light Yagami Motif A:code One-Pocket Pass Case and L Motif A:code One-Pocket Pass Case, each priced at ¥2,178 (approx. $14 USD / £10 GBP), feature practical reel straps and clear display windows for transit cards, work passes or ID cards.
The Light Yagami Motif A:code Mug and L Motif A:code Mug, each priced at ¥1,980 (approx. $13 USD / £9 GBP), offer larger-capacity ceramic mugs decorated with minimalist character-inspired graphics.
The Light Yagami Motif A:code Aurora BIG Acrylic Keychain and L Motif A:code Aurora BIG Acrylic Keychain, each priced at ¥1,650 (approx. $10 USD / £8 GBP), use an aurora finish that changes appearance as the light catches the surface.
The Light Yagami Motif A:code Acrylic Coaster and L Motif A:code Acrylic Coaster, each priced at ¥1,078 (approx. $7 USD / £5 GBP), continue the clean visual style with subtle character motifs suitable for home or office use.
The Light Yagami Motif A:code Aurora Die-Cut Sticker and L Motif A:code Aurora Die-Cut Sticker, each priced at ¥880 (approx. $6 USD / £4 GBP), feature the same shimmering finish for decorating laptops, luggage and other personal belongings.
Completing the lineup are the Light Yagami Motif A:code Hologram Can Badge and L Motif A:code Hologram Can Badge, each priced at ¥605 (approx. $4 USD / £3 GBP), using reflective holographic effects to finish the collection with an affordable display or accessory piece.
Pre-orders for the complete Death Note A:code collection are now available through the AMNIBUS online store.
If you enjoyed this article, you can see more from us directly in your Google feed by adding us as a preferred source.
This post may contain affiliate links, and Essential Japan may earn a commission if you purchase through them.
