InkOpens with
MyrrhHeart
StyraxDries down to
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Mortal Skin
The quiet intensity of an old study filled with the mingling scents of ink, leather-bound books, and warm spices.
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Mortal SkinLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessSquid · Zoologist PerfumesPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Stéphane Humbert Lucas, Mortal Skin is an Oriental Woody fragrance that weaves together rich and complex accords of amber, woody, aromatic, balsamic, warm spicy, sweet, fruity, and smoky notes. The composition opens with the intriguing combination of ink and blackberry, leading to a heart of incense, labdanum, myrrh, and opoponax that adds depth and warmth. This is further enhanced by the base notes of iris, cardamom, artemisia, styrax, cedar, sandalwood, ambergris, birch, and musk. Mortal Skin stands out for its distinctive blend of contrasts — the smoky, earthy elements paired with sweet fruitiness create a complex olfactory experience that is both intimate and bold.
Mortal Skin projects strongly from its base notes, so a single generous spritz is enough to carry it through the day. It’s best enjoyed close to skin rather than filling a room — let it unfold in personal space for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Mortal Skin, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777
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Stéphane Humbert Lucas
The mystic perfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas is both a perfumer and a brand founder — a rare combination that gives him complete creative control over his olfactory vision.
“I do not invent perfumes, I rearrange them and invite them to combine, I am a matchmaker, a couturier of the invisible.”
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Designer Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 12%.