Taklamakan
“Taklamakan by Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, amber composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2016 by Stéphane Humbert Lucas, Taklamakan is a fragrance that weaves together the warmth of powdery woods and amber with the depth of iris and musk. The composition opens with a balsamic edge, hinting at the rich complexity to come. This scent embodies the idea of an intimate space where comfort and elegance meet — think the plush privacy of a well-appointed study, where leather-bound volumes rest alongside flickering candlelight.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
Taklamakan is best applied in light layers — it blooms gradually over time. The powdery notes are most noticeable close to skin, so aim for pulse points rather than a wide spray. It pairs well with cooler weather but can be worn year-round as an understated indulgence.
Stéphane Humbert Lucas
Founding perfumer · 30 fragrances · French
“I use real oud, real ambergris, real orris. There are no shortcuts to transcendence.”
Stéphane Humbert Lucas is both a perfumer and a brand founder — a rare combination that gives him complete creative control over his olfactory vision. His house, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777, draws on spiritual and mystical themes, with fragrances named after sacred numbers and celestial bodies. His compositions are uncompromising in their use of precious materials — real oud, genuine ambergris, rare absolutes — creating fragrances that feel genuinely liturgical in their depth and resonance. Humbert Lucas represents the most artisanal extreme of modern perfumery.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hush of an old library at twilight, where the scent of warm spices and leather mingle with the quiet rustle of turning pages.
Fig. 01 — Taklamakan, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777
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