SOLEIL DE JEDDAH L'ORIGINAL

Soleil de Jeddah L'Original is the eau de parfum created by Stéphane Humbert Lucas, launched in 2013. It is a unisex leathery amber iris vanilla fragrance that tells the story of Arabian desert heat at the peak of the day.

The Fragrance

Soleil de Jeddah L'Original grows out of a precise image: ochre and golden dunes glittering under a shimmering sky, the enveloping heat of a moment suspended in the heart of the Orient. It's the fragrance that gave its name to an entire line, one that today also includes Mango Kiss and Afterglow, but it remains the only one to build its identity around Russian leather rather than fruitier or more resinous notes.

How It Wears on Skin

The opening is intense and vertical, almost dry: Italian lemon, wild chamomile oil and osmanthus intertwine in a citrusy entrance with a herbal nuance, never purely sweet. The heart brings iris roots to the front, supported by amber and earthy notes that add depth to the composition. The base closes on iris butter, Russian leather and Madagascar vanilla, where the leather gradually becomes more evident without ever turning dark or smoky: it stays elegant, almost powdery. Wearers report notable longevity, often between 8 and 12 hours, though projection tends to become more discreet after the first few hours, while still remaining well perceptible close to the skin.

Who We Recommend Soleil de Jeddah L'Original For

Suited to those who love leathers but want them less aggressive, thanks to the iris that softens the Russian leather into an elegant powderiness. Its versatile nature makes it suitable year-round, not just for colder seasons as is often the case with leather fragrances.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Take

The leather here is never the loud protagonist you'd expect. It arrives slowly, supported by the iris, and stays elegant rather than aggressive throughout. It's the fragrance we always explain as the starting point for anyone wanting to understand this line's DNA, before trying the more playful versions like Mango Kiss.

Similar Fragrances

Iris, amber and leather show up here too, in a spicier composition thanks to ginger and pink pepper: Saint Remy by Fugazzi

Wild chamomile, amber, iris butter and Madagascar vanilla return almost all, in the more tropical, fruitier version of the same line: Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss by Stéphane Humbert Lucas

The same chamomile, amber, iris butter and Madagascar vanilla DNA reappears here, in an even more incensed, resinous key thanks to myrrh and orchid: Soleil de Jeddah Afterglow by Stéphane Humbert Lucas

FAQ

Is Soleil de Jeddah L'Original very different from Mango Kiss?
They share the same olfactory signature (wild chamomile, amber, iris butter, Madagascar vanilla), but L'Original builds its base on Russian leather, while Mango Kiss replaces it with mango and coconut for a much fruitier, lighter result.

Why does the name "Soleil de Jeddah" reference a specific city in Saudi Arabia?
Jeddah is a port city on the Red Sea, historically a gateway for pilgrims heading to Mecca: the brand chooses it as a symbol of the meeting between desert heat and the golden light of the Arabian peninsula.

Can it really be layered with Mango Kiss?
It's a pairing some enthusiasts describe trying, layering the two fragrances from the same line to get a more complex result, somewhere between the Original's leather and Mango Kiss's fruity freshness.

Product Information

Brand

Stéphane Humbert Lucas

Name

Soleil de Jeddah L'Original

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Leathery Amber Iris

Perfumer

Stéphane Humbert Lucas

Launch year

2013

Made in

France