Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 2016 Edp

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Taklamakan

by Stéphane Humbert Lucas

Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Stéphane Humbert Lucas. Taklamakan settles into a heart of Vanilla, Bergamot, Benzoin, and Labdanum. Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777's Taklamakan carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Taklamakan is an intriguing dry, woody amber that splits opinion. Some find it a masterpiece of warmth and sophistication, while others are underwhelmed by its perceived performance or suggest it leans too close to existing designer scents. A real Marmite fragrance, but certainly worth trying if you're into unique resinous woods.
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
Taklamakan Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 15%
Fruity 1%
Green 1%
Sweet 26%
Warm 13%
Woody 29%
Earthy 19%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong woody and amber accords, Taklamakan is best suited for cooler weather and evenings. It's a bit too heavy for the office but shines on dates and formal occasions, offering an understated luxury. While some find its sillage intimate, its richness makes it less suitable for casual daytime wear or sport.

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About

Taklamakan opens with a bright spark of bergamot, quickly drawing you into a rich, dry, and woody heart. Guaiac wood and cedar dominate, evoking hot sand and a smoky, almost sauna-like warmth. Powdery iris and subtle rose weave through the resinous benzoin and labdanum, creating an elegant, non-gourmand vanilla sweetness that settles into a long-lasting, smooth amber base. It’s an arid, desert-inspired scent, complex and enveloping.