Manteuse

Patchouli usually disappears on my skin, but in this one, I can smell it. Between that and the pepper, this jaggedly grabs your attention, like its namesake's pincers. 48 hours staying power on skin, with consistently powerful sillage throughout. Despite the notes described, and the fact that the vanilla is fairly background, this is still a very pretty feminine scent IMHO. I dont view it as a mankiller perfume, more of a 90's nuvo-hippie turned professional feminine executive decades later. Some days, my S.O. loves this on me and other days he hates it...so I have taken to asking him before I put it on if it hits the spot for him. I wear it when I want to feel confident, innovative, and a little bit avant guarde. That said... I loved the sample, but there is something about it in full size that isnt quite the same...perhaps because of the atomization process, as this comes with a spray nozzle. The sample still gets a 5/5 from me, but the full bottle is probably a 4.5.

Known for big bold orientals, Stéphane Humbert Lucas created Manteuse, best described as a 90s style floral bomb—and a big departure from his regular work. One thing is for certain, the man can mix. Nothing stands out here as the individual notes meld and create a beautiful honeyed floral musk. Surprisingly linear, but that’s never been a deal breaker, a soft powdery cloud will announce your arrival and follow you out the door hours later. All that loveliness, and Manteuse comes in the SHL cool as f*ck packaging. What’s not to love? x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x This review—and my reviews over the upcoming two weeks—are first impressions as I sample my way through dozens of scents in a traveling Fragrantica fragrance box.

You know when you find a fragrance house that just clicks with your own olfactory preferences? Well for me, that’s Stephane Humbert Lucas. I can’t fault anything that I’ve tried thus far. Manteuse is another example of perfume blending perfection. It’s a creamy, woody musk that’s smooth ‘n’ sweetly sensual from honeyed-florals. On my skin I get honey, orris, sandalwood, labdanum, musk and vanilla. An in-depth review is required for this precious poem of perfumery. I’d love to experience Stephane’s secrets when creating such beautiful blends.

Ordered a few samples from SHL777 and Manteuse is one of their top one in my opinion, I liked it although I typically prefer sweet, feminine, floral scents. On my skin it smell very green, airy yet leathery and sensual. First hour you get a fresh green bouquet and it dries down leaving a pleasant animalistic trail over time. I don’t know if it’s the blend of musk/white flowers/patchouli that makes it smell “green”. It’s elegant and delicious, however the smell is a “déjà-vu” for me, probably from Dyptique (candle collection) or some French brand I can’t recall. A little overpriced, leans more masculine/unisex. _____ Sillage & Longevity : 7/10 Originality : 6.5/10 Quality & Value : 4/10 6/10

I have this, recieved as a gift, where do I get the HONEY from? On my skin it is like a floral, leathery and honey scent, something reminding me of an old lady( not in a bad way). Very little powdery. This reminds me of the new launch of Dior, Miss Dior 2021, but this one is more “old” or just not that sweet and girly, very very unisex. It’s a heavy one tho, not a save blind buy. 😍 2025- I AM NOT SEELING this:)). And also the Honey note was not listed here I swear, when I commented!!:))