Stephane Humbert Lucas Venom Incarnat EDP

Description

Venom Incarnat is ripe strawberry and caramel with a Russian leather bite underneath. It was released in 2022 in the 777 line of Stéphane Humbert Lucas, the Paris perfumer behind God of Fire and Sand Dance. Strawberry, wild strawberry, caramel and blackberry open it, raspberry, cinnamon and Virginia cedar sit in the heart, and patchouli, tonka bean, Russian leather and vanilla form the base. Reviewers praise a realistic strawberry, and one described how the fruit develops into a comforting leather base, calling it unexpectedly grown-up for a strawberry fragrance.

Scent Character

Translation: red-fruit and caramel sweetness dominates, and the leather is what keeps it from being a simple fruit scent. Cedar and cinnamon are small supporting touches.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Strawberry, Wild Strawberry, Caramel, Blackberry
• Heart: Raspberry, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar
• Base: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Russian Leather, Vanilla

Performance

Longevity: Around 5–7 hours for most wearers.
Sillage: Strong at first, then close.
Projection: Two to three feet in the opening hour, then an intimate leather-fruit haze.

An honest note: reviews are mixed. Some find the opening almost too strong, while others wish it lasted longer. Expect a bold start and a softer, closer drydown.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Spring, for evenings, dates and a night out. Unisex. Skip it for the office or hot days, when the fruit and caramel can feel heavy.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Stéphane Humbert Lucas
House: Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777, Paris, France
Launched: 2022, with no reformulation on record

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A hand-poured 1mL decant is $11.99. A 5mL is $44.99 and a 10mL is $74.99 for a longer trial.

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FAQ

Does Venom Incarnat contain oud?
No. The dark, animalic edge comes from Russian leather and patchouli, not agarwood.

What does it smell like?
Juicy strawberry and caramel with raspberry and cinnamon, settling onto leather, tonka and vanilla.

How long does it last?
Around 5–7 hours, with the strongest projection in the first hour.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex, though many wearers find it leans sweet and feminine.