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Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Mortal Skin vs Houbigant Bois Mystique
Bois Mystique is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
InkBlackberryIncenseLabdanum
Heart
MyrrhOpoponaxIrisCardamomArtemisia
Base
StyraxAtlas CedarCedarSandalwoodAmbergrisBirchMusk
Accords
Amber
100%
Woody
74%
Aromatic
63%
Balsamic
61%
Warm spicy
57%
Fruity
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Mortal Skin by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Mortal Skin was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Stephane Humbert Lucas. Top notes are Ink, Blackberry, Incense and Labdanum; middle notes are Myrrh, Opoponax, Iris, Cardamom and Artemisia; base notes are Styrax, Atlas Cedar, Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris, Birch and Musk. Niche perfumer Stéphane Humbert Lucas launches his new fragrance Mortal Skin in 2015, the first fragrance of The Snake Collection, unlike the rest which belong to the 777 collection. The fragrance is smoky, oriental - woody. “1st Act: The perfume, languid and colourful, hypnotises me, I am facing two eyes that desire me. Leafy coolness, fruits, the magic of the encounter, The seduction begins.2nd Act: The perfume rises up and paralyses me, The fangs ooze, wanting to sink into me. Throbbing heat mixed with blue cold, I think I am bitten. Sandalwood, tequila, intoxication.3rd Act: Bestiality, brutality, journey, The perfume smells of hot ash. Life slips away. It now knows that all is beautiful. Top notes: blackberry, ink, incense and labdanum. Heart: opoponax, iris, davana, myrrh and cardamom. Base: ambergris, styrax, sandalwood, labdanum, civet, cedar, birch and musk. It is available as 50 ml EDP.
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Notes
Top
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart
IncenseCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperIris
Base
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
90%
Warm spicy
90%
Fresh spicy
61%
Aromatic
58%
Smoky
54%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Bois Mystique by Houbigant is a Woody fragrance for men. Bois Mystique was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger, Artemisia, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Incense, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Iris; base notes are Cedar, Myrrh, Amber, Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood and Musk. "With over four centuries of affluent history, Houbigant Paris still strives for excellence. We pride ourselves in creating innovative high quality products that will become the olfactory leader within that category and an iconic classic over time.Bois Mystique is no exception. It presents itself as a rich woody fragrance with a distinct modern twist. The blended scent combines the freshness of the woods with a strong note of spices. It depicts a warm and comforting redolence that conjures a feeling of a toasty bonfire while appreciating the blazing pink and orange sunsets. With hints of liquors and exotic woodiness, leaving an intoxicating and irresistible sillage.The top notes reveal a fresh accord of citrus notes with compliments of spices with bergamot, davana and ginger. The heart notes consists of papyrus plant and the incense intertwined to reveal a mysterious spicy facet of the fragrance. The base notes with amber and woody undertones adds elegance to the fragrance character." - a note from the brand.Top notes: bergamot, davana, neroli, cardamom, pink pepper, ginger fresh Heart notes: black pepper, cinnamon, incense, cipryol, bois iris Base notes: cashmerewood, guaiacwood, cedarwood, myrrh, amber, muskThe fragrance Bois Mystique is available as a 100ml Eau de Parfum and 100ml Extrait de Parfum.
Notes in Common
27% sharedShared (7)
IncenseMyrrhIrisCardamomArtemisiaCedarMusk
Only in Mortal Skin
InkBlackberryLabdanumOpoponaxStyraxAtlas CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisBirch
Only in Bois Mystique
Pink PepperGingerBergamotNeroliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere Wood
Rating
4.10vs4.39
Ratings
1,378vs489
Concentration
EDPvsExtrait
Launch Year
2015vs2018
Which should I buy?
Bois Mystique is the community's favourite of the two.
- Bois Mystique is rated higher by the community: 4.39 from 489 ratings, against 4.10 from 1,378.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Mortal Skin and "moderate" for Bois Mystique.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Houbigant is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Bois Mystique if you want the higher-rated option; pick Mortal Skin if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.