Is Duppe Scents Crimson 21 a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Venom Incarnat?
Venom Incarnat EDP
Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 by Karine Chevallier, Stéphane Humbert Lucas Original Acquired
Venom Incarnat EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Crimson 21 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Venom Incarnat
- Crimson 21
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with opinions split firmly down the middle. Some find it a seductive, unique fruity leather, while others recoil from its synthetic sweet notes, often comparing it to vape juice or cheap sweets. Sample first, definitely.
Crimson 21 borrows the leather-and-spice backbone of Stephane Humbert Lucas's Venom Incarnat but pushes cinnamon and pepper harder up front, trading the original's dense berry-liqueur sweetness for a drier, smokier read.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, divisive scent profile make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates where its sensual vibe can shine. The sweetness and leathery edge limit its formality, leaning instead towards evening casual or nights out.
Seasons
A leather-and-spice profile with a warm base reads best once temperatures drop, when the richness doesn't feel overpowering.
Occasions
The bold spicy opening and leather heart suit evening dates and dressed-up occasions rather than office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Raspberry, Blackberry, Vanilla
Without canadian fir balsam and caramel
Where to buy
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