CRYING OF EVIL

Crying of Evil is the unisex eau de parfum from the Serpent Collection by Stéphane Humbert Lucas, launched in 2022. It is an amber floral and leathery fragrance, intense and magnetic, inspired by Baudelaire's «The Flowers of Evil».

The Fragrance

Crying of Evil is born from a literary paradox: the one between evil and beauty, between the aspiration to the spirit and the call of vice. The maison is openly inspired by Baudelaire and accompanies its protagonist through moments of intense voluptuousness, ecstasy, pain and deep melancholy, in a poetic alchemy. It is a powerful, sensual perfume that amplifies the sensibility of its wearer and leaves behind an intriguing trail.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is spicy and floral at once: pink pepper and spices light up tuberose and violet, in an entrance that is never simply sweet or romantic. The heart turns decisively towards leather, dark and enveloping, while sandalwood adds a creamy texture and rose a sensual floral contrast. The base closes on patchouli, amber, olibanum and musk: a rich, resinous, deep finish that stays with you all day long.

Who We Recommend Crying of Evil To

We recommend it to those who love dark, leathery florals and are looking for a perfume with the force of a statement. It is perfect for the evening, for the cold season and for occasions when an intense, memorable presence is the right choice. Unisex, it is for those who want an experience, not just a good perfume.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Many expect a floral and find themselves facing something much darker and more magnetic: it is that moment of surprise that tells us, in the shop, when Crying of Evil has found the right person. It has a rare presence, the kind that fills a room without needing to raise its voice.

Similar Fragrances

• Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums shares pink pepper, violet, tuberose, leather and patchouli, in a creamier, more vanilla-rich guise.
• Garden of Youth by Sasva shares pink pepper, tuberose, rose, leather and amber, in a more exotic, fruity key.
• Teahouse Memoirs by Ghawali shares violet, rose, sandalwood, leather and musk, with an opening of black tea in place of the spices.

FAQ

What does Baudelaire have to do with this perfume?
The maison is inspired by «The Flowers of Evil», the work in which Baudelaire explores the paradox between beauty and vice, ecstasy and melancholy: the same contrast that the fragrance translates between sensual flowers and a leathery, resinous base.

What are the notes of Crying of Evil?
Pink pepper, tuberose, violet and spices in the opening; sandalwood, leather and rose in the heart; patchouli, amber, olibanum and musk in the base.

Does Crying of Evil smell of leather?
Yes, leather is in the heart with sandalwood and rose, but it is wrapped in flowers: tuberose and violet in the opening, with pink pepper and spices. The base of patchouli, amber, olibanum and musk makes it warm and resinous.

Product Information

Brand

Stéphane Humbert Lucas

Name

Crying of Evil

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Amber Floral

Launch year

2022

Made in

France