Is French Avenue Veneno Scarlet a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Venom Incarnat?
Venom Incarnat EDP
Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 by Karine Chevallier, Stéphane Humbert Lucas Original AcquiredWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a bold, seductive berry-leather dream; for others, it's bug spray and rotten jam. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as the TikTok hype might lead you astray.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and intense, dense character, Veneno Scarlet is far too overpowering for office wear. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, its seductive fruit and leather notes making a memorable statement, especially in cooler weather.
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 11 notes is in the original, including Raspberry, Blackberry, Vanilla
Without wild strawberry
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Venom Incarnat EDP
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Veneno Scarlet EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work