Is Perfume Parlour Royal Viper a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 The Queen and the Viper?
The Queen and the Viper EDP
Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 by Karine Chevallier, Stéphane Humbert Lucas Original Acquired
The Queen and the Viper EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Viper EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Queen and the Viper
- Royal Viper
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a head-scratcher and a crowd-pleaser all at once. What opens as a fresh, minty dream evolves into a rich, complex oriental that confounds some but captivates many. Expect compliments and comparisons, sometimes in the same breath.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of The Queen and the Viper by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 - a citrus fragrance led by Incense, Citrus, Bergamot, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Mint
24%
vs
31%
Osmanthus
19%
vs
27%
Incense
19%
vs
30%
Date
19%
vs
30%
Jasmine
19%
vs
22%
Tobacco
18%
vs
23%
Citrus
18%
vs
26%
Resins
18%
vs
26%
Clary Sage
18%
vs
18%
Bergamot
17%
vs
23%
Birch
17%
vs
19%
Spearmint
12%
vs
19%
Vetiver
19%
Saffron
15%
Labdanum
11%
Blackcurrant
11%
Davana
11%
Styrax
10%
Mint
24%
vs
31%
Osmanthus
19%
vs
27%
Jasmine
19%
vs
22%
Clary Sage
18%
vs
18%
Vetiver
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its strong performance and rich, complex drydown make it best suited for evenings and cooler weather. While versatile enough for a unique daytime statement, its depth might be a bit much for everyday office wear, but perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 12 of its 18 notes, including Osmanthus, Incense, Clary Sage
Adds blackcurrant and davana
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$238.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$238.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) - $141.18/fl oz
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