The Queen and the Viper

Inspiration
The Queen and the Viper reads like a regal voyage where cool mint and bright citrus sweep over warm papyrus. It opens sharp and luminous, bergamot and citrus wrapped around blackcurrant buds and spearmint, while incense and styrax add an immediate ritual like glow. The heart turns aromatic and sophisticated, African mint, clary sage and vetiver threaded with osmanthus and jasmine sambac for a soft solar elegance. In the drydown, the fragrance becomes magnetic and deep: blond tobacco and dates meet a burnt labdanum nuance, sharpened by saffron and textured with birch for a refined smoky finish that stays poised.

Fragrance family
Aromatic, citrus, ambery, spicy, woody

Perfumer
Stéphane Humbert Lucas, Karine Chevallier

Fragrance notes
Top notes
Bergamot, citrus, blackcurrant buds, spearmint, davana, incense, styrax
Heart notes
African mint, clary sage, vetiver, osmanthus, jasmine sambac
Base notes
Blond tobacco, dates, burnt labdanum, saffron, birch

Papyrus nuance, menthol mint, incense resin, blackcurrant bud, blond tobacco, dates, saffron and smoky birch create a luxurious modern signature with depth.

What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance
Fresh, commanding, and unmistakably niche. We love the contrast: an icy bright start that feels impeccably tailored, followed by a warm, smoky, slightly sweet tobacco and date drydown that turns quietly addictive. If you want something elegant yet daring, with real character and presence, this one delivers.