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Stéphane Humbert Lucas Black Gemstone
Mineral cedar, myrrh tar and incense
Black Gemstone is a tribute to the sacred Black Stone in the Grand Mosque of Mecca, which pilgrims circle seven times, a nod to the number seven the creator holds dear. The brand calls it a mineral, spiritual scent that takes its cue from Pierre Soulages and the way light reflects off black. Three cedars and lemon open it; myrrh tar, incense, teak and tonka follow.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
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How it unfolds
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Three cedars, one lemon
The opening is an infusion of three cedars with lemon from Sicily. Cedar brings a dry, clean, pencil-shaving woodiness, and the lemon lifts it with a short, bright note rather than a sweet one. The brand uses the lemon only as a hint, so what you notice first is the wood.
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Myrrh tar
Myrrh tar stands alone in the heart. Myrrh is a resin with a bitter, balsamic side, and the word tar points to a darker, denser character. This is the part the brand ties to black and to light on black: compact, a little dry and quiet rather than sweet.
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Incense sets it in stone
Incense, teak and tonka form the base. The brand's word is that incense 'petrifies' the composition, as if cedar and myrrh were set in stone. Teak adds a smooth, dry wood, and tonka a faint, soft sweetness at the end so that the dark base does not turn harsh.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Black Gemstone needs few sprays: with its resinous, woody base, two on the chest or neck are enough. It sits well in cool weather and in quiet, indoor settings such as dinners, galleries or evenings at home. In very hot weather, keep it light.
Who it is for
People who like woody, resinous scents and prefer a restrained, dry, slightly austere mood to sweetness. Cedar, myrrh and incense lean towards the contemplative, so it is a fit for those who want a serious, quiet perfume for autumn and winter days or for special occasions.
Why choose Stéphane Humbert Lucas Black Gemstone
The creator of the house studied painting in the South of France with a Flemish master, specialising in tempera, and sees his fragrances in colours. Seven is his personal symbol of perfection, luck and protection. In Black Gemstone, black, light and seven all meet.
At a glance
- House
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Perfumer
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Year
- 2013
- Size
- 50 ml
Questions
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What does the name refer to?
The brand ties it to the Black Stone in the Grand Mosque of Mecca, which pilgrims circle seven times, and to the number seven, which the creator treats as a symbol of perfection, luck and protection.
Is it a sweet scent?
No. It is dry and woody, with cedar, myrrh tar, incense and teak. Tonka and a hint of lemon soften and brighten it slightly, but the mood is mineral and quiet rather than sugary.
When should I wear it?
Cooler months and calm settings suit it best. The character is serious and contemplative, so it fits evenings, formal occasions and quiet days, not beach weather.
What strength and size is it?
An Eau de Parfum in 50 ml. Spray it two or three times on warm skin, where the resins and woods develop slowly.
The house
About Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Stéphane Humbert Lucas is an artistic perfume house from Paris, led by a painter and poet who calls himself a synesthete and says he sees his fragrances in colours. The first collection drew on his travels in the Middle East, and the Serpent collection builds on snake legends from around the world.
- Artistic perfume house from Paris, created by the painter and poet Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- La Collection 777, the first collection, launched in 2012
- La Collection Serpent is built on snake legends from around the world
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