The Queen and the Viper Stéphane Humbert Lucas 2025

Cleopatra strides through her palace garden,
her green garment glistening in the sunlight,
black kohl accentuating her eyes,
…and beside her, a snake winds over the warm stone floor.

Together they prepare for their game: to welcome the next guest - elegant, seductive, and with a hint of danger. This very image is captured by Stéphane Humbert Lucas before my inner eye.

The opening belongs to the queen: bergamot and green mint initiate the game - fresh, spicy, and radiant, without ever appearing soapy or cool. It is this green, aromatic energy that defines the fragrance - lively, elegant, and with a slightly mysterious undertone.

Behind this green front, warm, sweet notes of dates, saffron, and honey unfold. They give the fragrance depth and luxury, without making it feel heavy or overloaded. Jasmine and rose gently flicker in the heart before amber, vanilla, and a hint of oud form the base - soft, noble, and long-lasting. The green mint remains present, like a quiet, watchful companion.