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Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance
Whisky cream, cocoa, sandalwood
Sand Dance takes the Kalbelia dancers of Rajasthan as its subject, who sway like snakes to the musicians' rhythm until they reach a state of trance. The brand sets it in a desert performance, a burning wind carrying a breath of spices, with warm, sweet cocoa at the centre. Whisky cream, mandarin and coriander open; cocoa, sandalwood and Kashmir wood follow.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Whisky Cream
- Mandarin
- Coriander
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Heart notes
- Cocoa
- Sandalwood
- Kashmir Wood
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Base notes
- Benzoin
- Cedar
- Styrax
- Patchouli
- Tonka bean
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Fulgurance
The brand calls the top of its pyramids Fulgurance, and here it is whisky cream with mandarin and coriander. The cream is smooth and a little heady, mandarin gives a sweet, bright citrus spark, and coriander a dry, lightly spicy edge. It starts warm and curious, not sharp.
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Métamorphose
The heart, which the brand calls Métamorphose, is cocoa, sandalwood and Kashmir wood. Cocoa is the warm, sweet centre of the idea. Sandalwood and Kashmir wood add a smooth, dry woodiness, so that the sweetness gains structure instead of sinking into itself.
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Quintessence
The base, Quintessence in the brand's vocabulary, is benzoin, cedar, styrax, patchouli and tonka bean. Benzoin and styrax are resins, sweet and balsamic, styrax a little darker and more leathery. Cedar and patchouli dry and ground it, and tonka gives a soft finish. It ends warm, woody and resinous.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Start with two sprays of Sand Dance and add a third on cold days; with a sweet, resinous base more is rarely needed. Cocoa and woods suit autumn and winter, evenings and relaxed dinners. In summer, a single spray is enough.
Who it is for
People who like gourmand scents that are warm and spiced rather than sugary: cocoa and whisky cream balanced by coriander, woods and resins. A good fit for anyone who wants a sweet perfume with some dryness, for evenings in the cold, parties or quiet nights at home.
Why choose Stéphane Humbert Lucas Sand Dance
Sand Dance shows how the house begins with a story, here the Kalbelia dancers, and a clear image of heat, wind and rhythm. The brand also gives each level of its pyramids a name of its own: Fulgurance, Métamorphose and Quintessence, so how the scent unfolds is part of its presentation.
At a glance
- House
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Perfumer
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Year
- 2022
- Size
- 50 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Who are the Kalbelia dancers?
The brand describes them as dancers of Rajasthan who sway like snakes to the musicians' rhythm until they reach a state of trance. Sand Dance is its scent portrait of that desert performance.
Is Sand Dance a sweet perfume?
Yes, but warm rather than sugary. Cocoa, whisky cream, benzoin and tonka bean carry the sweetness, while coriander, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood add dryness and wood.
Is it only for winter?
It leans towards autumn and winter, but on a cool spring evening it also works, with one or two sprays. In summer heat it is likely to feel too dense.
What strength and size is it?
It is an Eau de Parfum in a 50 ml bottle, a strength that gives the cocoa and the resins time to settle into the woods.
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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