# Vampiric Fresh Breath Death Mints Come in a Coffin and Combat Halitosis By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-mints References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Death-Mints) No vampire or other respectable member of the undead should be without a handy [coffin-shaped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo) package of Death Mints. The cute little tin is painted a cheerful black with red scrolling and silver lettering. It's oh so chic for the zombie crowd. Death mints with give any horrific halitosis-plagued creature with a mouth fresh breath to die for. **Implications** - The vampiric craze may be fizzling out, but [Twilight fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-twilight) are still abundant and there is still one more movie to roll out. The coffin breath mint case is great for a super fan or someone who loves the undead. The fact that the container holds [breath mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altoids-x-bad-roman) is a bonus because it will definitely get used again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coffin-shaped Packaging:** The popularity of coffin-shaped packaging, as seen in Death Mints, presents an opportunity for creative and unique product designs. - **Undead-themed Products:** The continued interest in vampire and zombie culture, as evident in Death Mints, creates a market for undead-themed merchandise and collectibles. - **Niche Fan Products:** The enduring fandom around Twilight and other vampire-related franchises, highlighted by Death Mints, opens up opportunities for targeted consumer products catering to specific fan communities. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging Design:** The rise of unique and novelty packaging, exemplified by Death Mints' coffin-shaped tin, offers a chance for packaging designers to create visually engaging and memorable product presentations. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The continued interest in vampire and zombie culture, exemplified by Death Mints, provides a market for the production and sale of merchandise tied to popular entertainment franchises. - **Fan Community Products:** The dedicated fandom surrounding Twilight and other vampire-related franchises, showcased by Death Mints, presents an opportunity for businesses to create specialized products that cater to specific fan bases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zinc-Infused Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox.md) - [Popping Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox-breath-mints.md) - [Vitamin-Enhanced Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-mints.md) - [Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin.md) - [Oil-Based Breath Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilbased-breath-serum.md) - [Eco-Friendly Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrastrength-breath-freshener.md) - [Unconventional Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breath-fresheners.md) - [Luxe Oral Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-oral-spray.md) - [Chilling Filmic Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum-nosferatu.md)