Is French Avenue Veneno Scarlet a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Venom Incarnat?

Veneno Scarlet EDP

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Venom Incarnat Eau de Parfum bottle Venom Incarnat EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier ££
Veneno Scarlet Eau de Parfum bottle Veneno Scarlet EDP
£202.30 from
50ml at Notino
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Venom Incarnat EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Veneno Scarlet EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Venom Incarnat EDP A Veneno Scarlet EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Venom Incarnat EDP
Veneno Scarlet EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 40% vs 37%
Cedar 31% vs 37%
Cinnamon 28% vs 25%
Strawberry 27% vs 41%
Leather 25% vs 25%
Caramel 21% vs 25%
Blackberry 21% vs 32%
Vanilla 20% vs 15%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 17%
Patchouli 18% vs 21%
Canadian Fir Balsam 15% vs 20%
Only in Venom Incarnat
Wild Strawberry 30%
Shared Notes
Strawberry 27% vs 41%
Caramel 21% vs 25%
Blackberry 21% vs 32%
Only in Venom Incarnat
Wild Strawberry 30%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 40% vs 37%
Cedar 31% vs 37%
Cinnamon 28% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 25%
Vanilla 20% vs 15%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 17%
Patchouli 18% vs 21%
Canadian Fir Balsam 15% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Venom Incarnat Veneno Scarlet
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Venom Incarnat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Veneno Scarlet

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Raspberry, Blackberry, Vanilla

Key Differences

Without wild strawberry

Where to buy

Venom Incarnat EDP
Veneno Scarlet EDP
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