Mortal Skin by Stéphane Humbert Lucas is a bold and enigmatic unisex fragrance, introduced in 2015 as the first in The Snake Collection. Unlike the artist’s other 777 creations, Mortal Skin dives into a new olfactory mythology—one inspired by temptation, transformation, and poetic mortality.
From the first spritz, this Oriental Woody composition seduces the senses with its dark, ink-like mystique. The top notes blend blackberry, ink, incense, and labdanum, evoking a hypnotic haze of shadowy sweetness and cool earthiness.
The heart of the fragrance deepens into a complex and mystical fusion of myrrh, opoponax, iris, cardamom, and artemisia. The interplay between warmth and coldness creates a stunning duality, mimicking the embrace and bite of the snake in this perfume’s narrative.
The dry-down is rich and animalic, with ambergris, styrax, atlas cedar, birch, sandalwood, musk, and a whisper of civet. Smoky, leathery, and resinous, this base conjures the imagery of sacred rituals, smoldering ash, and mythical transformation.
Mortal Skin tells a story in three acts—seduction, intoxication, and transcendence—making it not just a perfume, but a sensory performance. Crafted for those who seek artistry in perfumery, this scent is both avant-garde and deeply emotional.
Presented in a luxurious 50ml Eau de Parfum, Mortal Skin is perfect for lovers of dark, expressive niche fragrances that challenge, seduce, and stay with you long after the final note.
