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The Queen and the Viper Eau de Parfum bottle The Queen and the Viper EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2025 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Royal Viper Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Viper EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Queen and the Viper EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Royal Viper EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Queen and the Viper EDP
Royal Viper EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 19% vs 30%
Citrus 18% vs 26%
Bergamot 17% vs 23%
Spearmint 12% vs 19%
Only in The Queen and the Viper
Blackcurrant 11% Davana 11% Styrax 10%
Shared Notes
Mint 24% vs 31%
Osmanthus 19% vs 27%
Jasmine 19% vs 22%
Clary Sage 18% vs 18%
Only in The Queen and the Viper
Vetiver 19%
Shared Notes
Date 19% vs 30%
Tobacco 18% vs 23%
Resin 18% vs 26%
Birch 17% vs 19%
Only in The Queen and the Viper
Saffron 15% Labdanum 11%

Accords

The Queen and the Viper Royal Viper
100%
Amber
100%
Citrus
90%
91%
Sweet
85%
Smoky
66%
Aromatic
78%
75%
Tobacco
71%
Leather
65%
Balsamic
58%
Fruity
54%
Floral
42%
100%
Citrus shared
100%
90%
91%
Smoky shared
85%
66%
78%
75%
71%
65%
Fruity shared
58%
54%
42%

Performance

The Queen and the Viper Royal Viper
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Queen and the Viper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Royal Viper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, smoky, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Queen and the Viper EDP
Royal Viper EDP
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