God of Fire Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2022

God of Fire opens with a legitimately sour unripe mango note. It actually doesn't smell too bad, is an interesting interpretation of the mango accord. But where God of Fire really fails is in the mid and base. After about 5 minutes of fruity sourness, the scent turns sweet and musky, and it stays there until the deep drydown. No biting nagarmotha, no heady jasmine, just a bland musky gummy bear type of scent found in many fragrances, notably Erba Pura and its progeny. Was really excited about God of Fire being an unforgettable mango experience based on many reviews and influencers lauding it, but it's just another disappointing SHL. It's such a well-respected house among enthusiasts but I genuinely cannot find a fragrance of theirs I even like, much less want a full bottle of.