- Stéphane Humbert Lucas Perfumer:
Company:Stéphane Humbert Lucas, Nez a Nez, So Oud
Web:stephanehumbertlucas.com
Stéphane Humbert Lucas, a Parisian perfumer, painter, and poet, uncovered his passion for art and perfumery at an early age. He studied painting in the South of France under a Flemish master, specializing in the tempera technique, where his fascination with the interplay of pigments and their textures deepened. During this period, he became aware of his synesthesia—a perceptual phenomenon where stimulating one sense, such as sight, simultaneously triggers another, like smell.
Embracing his synesthetic abilities, Stéphane Humbert Lucas began crafting unique scents by "mixing colors," mastering new and captivating fragrances in the process. He founded his eponymous perfume house,Stéphane Humbert Lucas Paris, as a platform to express his artistic sensibility and boundless creativity free from marketing constraints.
Under his brand, Lucas has released two distinct collections:La Collection 777andLa Collection Serpent. Inspired by his travels to the Middle East,La Collection 777embodies his love for the Orient, whileLa Collection Serpentdelves into the symbolism and legends surrounding the snake.
Lucas’s approach to perfume creation is deeply rooted in his synesthetic gifts and artistic inspirations from painting, literature, and music. He believes every material and accord in a fragrance vibrates with colors, which sometimes even emit sound. He sees himself as a "matchmaker" and couturier of the invisible, rearranging and inviting scents to blend harmoniously.
His creations draw from the Orient’s rich culture, spirituality, and his personal experiences. The777collection, in particular, reflects his spiritual and philosophical perspective, with the number seven symbolizing perfection, happiness, and wisdom. Conversely, theSerpentcollection takes an introspective journey through the snake’s symbolic narratives and myths.
Notable fragrances from his collections include:
O Hira: A luxurious blend of amber, leather, and precious woods.Oumma: A sensual composition of oud, rose, and sandalwood.Black Gemstone: An enigmatic mix of incense, lemon, and cedarwood.Mortal Skin: A hypnotic fragrance combining iris, incense, and myrrh.Khol de Bahrein: An exotic scent with iris, amber, and musk.
Stéphane Humbert Lucas is a visionary perfumer whose synesthetic talents and artistic passion have yielded some of the world’s most unique and captivating scents. His dedication to his craft—paired with his reverence for the Orient and its culture—has resulted in a diverse range of luxurious, thought-provoking fragrances that mesmerize the senses.
