The Queen and the Viper by Stephane Humbert Lucas is an intoxicating amber that moves from cool bite to molten depth. It opens with zesty bergamot and citrus laced in incense and fresh spearmint, sharpened by inky blackcurrant, davana, and smoky styrax. The heart blooms with apricot-leather osmanthus, luminous jasmine sambac, aromatic clary sage, and earthy vetiver—polished yet dangerous. The dry down coils into dates and tobacco drizzled in saffron, birch smoke, balsamic labdanum, and rich resins for a long, shadowed glow.

• Ideal wearer: Lovers of dark, sensual ambers with fruity-cool intrigue (unisex)

• Occasion & mood: Evenings, black-tie, date nights; regal, mysterious, confidently bold

• Seasonality: Best in fall/winter and cool spring nights

• Longevity & sillage: 8–10+ hours with enveloping, noticeable projection—commanding without shouting

Fragrance Notes Are:

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Citrus, Incense, Spearmint, Blackcurrant, Davana and Styrax
• Middle Notes: Osmanthus, Mint, Jasmine Sambac, Clary Sage and Vetiver
• Base Notes: Dates, Tobacco, Resin, Birch, Saffron and Labdanum