Is Maison Alhambra Sceptre Desert a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Venom Incarnat?
Venom Incarnat EDP
Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 by Karine Chevallier, Stéphane Humbert Lucas Original Statement
Venom Incarnat EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sceptre Desert EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Venom Incarnat
- Sceptre Desert
- 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.
A sweet fruit-and-leather scent with real force, built for dates and cold evenings. Sticky strawberry and raspberry with cinnamon, deepened by caramel and blackberry, then vanilla and tonka.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Raspberry
40%
vs
32%
Cedar
31%
vs
34%
Cinnamon
28%
vs
22%
Strawberry
27%
vs
44%
Leather
25%
vs
33%
Caramel
21%
vs
36%
Blackberry
21%
vs
29%
Vanilla
20%
vs
22%
Tonka Bean
20%
vs
21%
Patchouli
18%
vs
22%
Leather
25%
vs
33%
Vanilla
20%
vs
22%
Tonka Bean
20%
vs
21%
Patchouli
18%
vs
22%
Canadian Fir Balsam
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
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
Fruit, caramel, vanilla and leather are happiest in autumn and winter, and spring works in cooler weather. Summer is too heavy.
Occasions
Sweet and strong, so dates and casual evenings suit it well. Too loud for the office and no place in the gym.
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 10 notes is in the original, including Raspberry, Vanilla, Cinnamon
Without canadian fir balsam and wild strawberry
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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