God of Fire
On request
Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah
Golden dunes: lemon, amber, iris, leather
Soleil de Jeddah evokes golden dunes sparkling under the midday sun, a touch of gold in the heart of the desert. An intense lemon opens it beside chamomile oil and osmanthus, iris and amber hold the middle, and Russian leather and Madagascan vanilla close it. The brand's shop titles this version L'Original, to tell it apart from its flankers.
Available on request
Ask about this perfume
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
The store’s selection is really good and comprehensive. Placing an order was very easy, and shipping was really fast. The fragrances were well packed and they were all...
The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
-
Top notes
- Lemon
- Wild Chamomile oil
- Osmanthus
-
Heart notes
- Iris roots
- Amber
- Earthy notes
-
Base notes
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
- Explore by note
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
-
Lemon in full sun
An intense lemon opens it, with wild chamomile oil and osmanthus around it. The lemon is bright and sour, chamomile oil adds a dry, herbal sweetness, and osmanthus a soft, fruity-floral warmth. It is the glare of midday: clear first, then warmer as the flowers come forward.
-
Iris roots and amber
Iris roots, amber and earthy notes form the middle. Iris roots bring a dry, cool, powdery texture, amber adds golden warmth, and the earthy notes give a dusty ground, as if sand lay underfoot. The brand speaks of powdery iris and amber together: the touch of gold in its picture.
-
Leather and vanilla
Iris butter, Russian leather and vanilla from Madagascar close the scent. Iris butter is smooth, waxy and powdery, leather adds a deep, dry note, and the vanilla softens both into a warm finish. The brand describes a radiant aura, and the base is what carries it.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
The lemon gives Soleil de Jeddah a bright opening, but amber, leather and vanilla are warm and dry, so it works in mild to cool weather and in the evening. In warm weather, apply it lightly. Two or three sprays at the neck and wrists will do.
Who it is for
People who enjoy oriental perfumes built on iris, amber and leather rather than heavy sweetness. If you want a lemon opening that gives way to something golden and smooth, with a powdery heart, this suits you. It works for anyone, at dinners, on special occasions or through the colder months.
Why choose Stéphane Humbert Lucas Soleil de Jeddah
Soleil de Jeddah is the original of a small family: the house also makes Mango Kiss and Afterglow versions, and its shop calls this one L'Original. It shows how the house works from a single idea, here gold in the desert, and stays with dry, powdery materials: iris, amber, leather.
At a glance
- House
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Perfumer
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Year
- 2013
- Size
- 50 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
Why is it sometimes called L'Original?
The brand's shop adds L'Original to tell this version apart from its flankers, Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss and Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow. On the bottle and as the perfume name it is simply Soleil de Jeddah.
Is it a lemon perfume?
Only at the start. Lemon, chamomile oil and osmanthus open it, but the character comes from iris, amber, Russian leather and Madagascan vanilla: warm, dry and powdery rather than citrusy.
Does it work in summer?
Yes, with a light hand. The lemon gives brightness, but the base is warm, so one or two sprays are enough in heat and three in cooler weather.
What strength and size is it?
50 ml of Eau de Parfum, a strength that suits the dense, powdery base and does not need many sprays.
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
Pick up where you left off
Recently viewed
Reviews of FragranceGems
What FragranceGems customers say
NicheGems is new. These are reviews from FragranceGems customers about their orders at FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems. Collected by Judge.me.
4.7 out of 5
1,200+ reviews on Judge.me
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
The store’s selection is really good and comprehensive. Placing an order was very easy, and shipping was really fast. The fragrances were well packed and they were all excellent. I’m very satisfied. 👍💯👍
Very good quality profume, it last long and it has a good price for its incredible aroma and mixes of fruit and wood smell
A cozy, slightly sensual vanilla that feels like warm night air by the sea. Easy to love if you enjoy gourmand perfumes with a soft smoky edge.
This perfume is really well blended, I just removed a star because I personnaly don't like the top note (citronella)
Placing the order was very easy. Shipping was very fast. I am completely satisfied.
Good cologne, love the citrus and ginger scent making it a playful combo while the tea base makes it a bit more mature. Great for the gym
FragranceGems is again really quick with their releases. I hope this one smells better than Too Damn Good. Already rating a 5 star because of previous experiences!!
Already pre-order. As always, FragranceGems is the first with good releases. Looking forward to my bottle!
The cap of the bottle came with a small part of it broken off and the glass pieces were in the box
A selection of recent reviews in proportion to their star ratings.
From the house of FragranceGems
The niche department of FragranceGems
NicheGems is part of FragranceGems B.V. in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. Original perfumes from niche houses, handled by the same team that looks after every FragranceGems order.
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
- Original perfumes, new and in original packaging
- Packed with care in the Netherlands
- Customer service by the FragranceGems team