Soleil de Jeddah

I love SHL’s exceptional style of combining notes and creating something very unique and artistic. It’s not just about the notes, there is something magical in the way he uses ingredients. Soleil de Jeddah is herbal and earthy yet soft and opulent. There is a hint of peachy sweetness from Osmanthus and very realistic herbal scent of Chamomile. It reminds me of running on the fields during summertime when I was a kid. It might feel even soapy during the first wearings but that is not an accord which comes to my mind anymore - like I wouldn’t call this scent fruity at all. As I’m not a fan of citruses it doesn’t bother me at all like is the case when it’s just used as one of the top notes. One of my favorite flowers, Iris, matches unexpectedly yet perfectly with Chamomile like with indulgent mellow Vanilla and ultra smooth leather. Iris and leather is very common combination though but here it’s totally different than it is in other scents which I know. Vanilla never gets sweet and leather never gets brash here. The concoction is absolutely intoxicating and totally unisex. For me this works best during summertime and the hotter the better. All the notes blends so beautifully and it's melting on my skin. It's utterly polished in hot and so classy. If it's too cold this is performing quite sharply and all the notes are like separated. I haven’t been in Jeddah but this scent makes me curious to visit there. ☀️ Top: Lemon - Wild Chamolile oil - Osmanthus ☀️ Middle: Iris roots - Amber - Earthy notes ☀️ Base: Iris butter - Russian leather - Vanilla from Madagascar Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

[1] - AN OUTSTANDING MASTERPIECE: I really adore this kind of creative perfumers, who make something, that will take you to another specific places or certain times, full of joy and happiness, I believe STÉPHANE HUMBERT LUCAS, is one of them. [2] - THE SCENT VIBE: As if I really was there in Jeddah city, walking near one of its beaches among the cool and gentle breezes, I was in Jeddah city for many times, I believe everyone who lives in a city by the sea, will admire this fragrance. [3] - WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL: - The scent have many transitions to the real dry down, which make wearing it more enjoyable. - The composition of the scent is somewhat unusual. - No matter how old you are, as long as you looking for something unique; definitely, it will be an appropriate choice to add to your perfume collection. - If there was a fairy tale about this perfume, and I was told that one of its ingredients came from a plant found in a cave at the top of the Alps, then it would be easy for me to believe it, because the quality. - Artistic, expressive, for all occasions and all seasons, which means: when you wear this perfume, you do not need anyone's opinion or admiration. - I do not think anyone who came here to read my simple review is someone who is a newbie in fragrance world, or prefers to go with the wave of the crowd, but perhaps taste and impression may differ.

A really wonderful, bitter green, dusty citrus scent. I own So Oud Nur, also by Stephane Humbert Lucas, but I like this one better. True, both have the same DNA, but Soleil de Jeddah smells more natural and less synthetic... and combined with a stronger, more pungent apricot note. Nur goes into a powdery direction on my skin in the dry down, Soleil de Jeddah feels more aromatic. And I completely disagree with the suggestion of any similarity to Beach Hut Man, another one of my all time favorite “Top 40” scents. If they share any similarity it’s that they are both an acquired taste, sitting far outside the mainstream conveyer belt of perfume releases. I find both Soleil de Jeddah and Nur hard to explain. With both perfumes, I get to a point where I cannot define what I’m smelling, or identify notes, leading me to the conclusion that Lucas works best in the avant garde. I happen to enjoy this creation. But even if I didn’t like the scent, I could not argue that this perfume is not a work of art.

Think of golden sunshine melting over fresh green stems and thick yellow flowers. It's bright and zesty, almost lemony, blending with something green and slightly herbal, like crushed leaves. There is rich honey, a touch of sugar, and a warm, glowing depth that feels smooth and luxurious. It’s bold but effortlessly likable, the kind of scent that catches attention and leaves an addictive trail... It's linear like most SHL perfumes and it's no issue to me personally Piensa en un sol dorado derritiéndose sobre tallos verdes frescos y flores amarillas densas. Es brillante y cítrico, casi con un toque de limón, mezclado con algo verde y ligeramente herbal, como hojas trituradas. Hay miel rica, un toque de azúcar y una profundidad cálida y resplandeciente que se siente suave y lujosa. Es audaz pero fácil de amar, el tipo de aroma que llama la atención y deja un rastro adictivo. Es lineal, como la mayoría de los perfumes de SHL,y personalmente, no me parece un problema.

Something different. Something from the past. Elegant and respectable. This perfume takes me back to when I was a child, my late grandfather used iris soap and had a hunting hat with a leather brim. I remember when I was little I always loved wearing his hat and I remember exactly that smell of hat, leather and iris soap. This perfume is smooth, masculine, earthy and serious. It is more for men than women. It goes perfectly with a suit, but I put it on when I'm working at the computer, because I have to smell my hand a little bit, this perfume is simply tempting. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ 9/10 Perfume performance - this perfume lasts and lasts and lasts. It doesn't suffocate and feels strong enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9/10 Perfume rating - my personal opinion is that this perfume is wonderful. It reminds me of my childhood. It brings me back to be with my grandfather again. Beautiful, rounded, elegant, protective. It restores my mood.

#1749 in my “Tour de Fragrance” This one’s a winner. Got this spray sample from luckyscent.com. Really nice iris forward scent, a scent type in which SHL has few serious rivals. I wish it had some olibanum or incense or myrrh, but not so much that I don’t want this, though for that reason it would come in behind “Mortal Skin”, right up there with “Panthea”and “Panthea Iris”, “Khol de Bahrain”, “Taklamakan.” No relation whatever to the “Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss” which didn’t impress me at all but a girlfriend thought went perfectly with her bikini. I put this right up there with Amouage “Interlude Black Iris” my favorite iris scent. Long lasting on the skin, arm’s length silage. Might be a little daring for the office, but definitely date wear. Wish somebody would do a low cost clone, but none out there now that I know of. Sigh. May have to bite the bullet on this one. Good Luck and Good Hunting!

I remember years ago when I started my fragrance journey I didn't like this at all. Years later my nose must have matured because I fell head over heels in love with this absolute masterpiece. I bought a second back up 100ml bottle immediately. I can't get enough of this stunning fragrance. I could literally bathe in this. There's no way I could describe this fragrance only to say I get endless compliments when wearing this from all walks of life. My 33 year old girlfriend to my 74 year old father & everyone in between loves this fragrance on me. All I can say to anyone trying this for the first time, is do not judge right away. The magic is in the dry down! Give this work of art time to do its thing. This will always be a staple in my collection!

I wanted something unusual and I found it :D The way I discovered this perfume house was accidental, but I think destined to be. The first perfume from SHL I tried Black gemstone, I liked it right from the first sniff and this was the entering point into abyss. Jokes aside, I became obsessed with this house. Of course I love Soleil de Jeddah. Opening is fruity, mango like, more like pineapple. Fruity note fast fade away and you are left with chamomile pushing strong pairing with smoky leather. Chamomile leaves you too :) What is left, beautiful tasty vanilla leaver and iris. I bought 100 ml, this how my spring will smell :D I get only positive emotions from this one!!

The opening is green leathery As it dries for a bit i can tell apart the green floral slightly funky note of chamomile along with the fruity fresh notes of lemon and osmanthus The osmanthus note also contributes to the floral and funky animalic qualities of the fragrance As it driess the chamomile and osmanthus become more sweet floral and less fruity and funky They are laid on a base of softly brushed suede or very subtle leather It feels as if the fragrance has a soft aura to it or a kind of a blur around the "edges", definitely not sharp but the kind of scent that projects a soft type of aura around you

This is an absolutely stunning powerhouse and, in my opinion, the best and most authentic orris forward fragrance ever formulated. I smelled orris butter raw material about a year ago and have been searching for a realistic perfume with that smell. This is the one. To make it even more stunning, there is a perfect osmanthus note that balances out the darkness of the orris butter and makes it shine. The gold bottle is a perfect color for the juice in this bottle. It literally smells like I would imagine gold should smell like. I am currently testing from a decent and plan to pick up a FB soon.

I was recently introduced to Soleil de Jeddah by a friend and Im astonished at its more-than-a-passing-resemblance to Amouage Beach Hut Man. Could Christopher Chong have taken "inspiration" from this exceptional scent that came some 4 years before? I'll ask you to be the judge. Soleil de Jeddah is opulent, long-lasting, bold and totally commanding... its also completely gender-neutral. If it weren't for Chong's plaigarised effort which I happened to sniff first, Id have whole heartedly named Soleil de Jeddah a masterstroke and quite unlike anything Ive ever smelled before.

Strangely compelling, but I wouldn't buy it. I do think it's a unique balance of notes, and no element dominates, although the chamomile is quite pissy/rotting-fruity, and noticeable. It's kind of like a Xerjoff but with more restraint and less saccharine. I'm sure someone loves this perfume, but it's not for me. ... Now I've worn my decant a few more times, I really don't like it. It's nauseating and relentless. I get a sort of rotting peach/bin juice vibe from it. Really horrible.

I think I just found my signature fragrance! This is a wonderful blend of scents that encompass lemon, smoke, woodiness, spice and something gourmand. It is bright at first - very bright! But then dries down to smell like a library full of old leather books, tobacco and something I can't put my finger on, but it is both exciting and comforting. It is truly a unisex fragrance - I am female and feel very comfortable in it, but I can easily see my boyfriend wearing it well. Fabulous!

One of a handful of perfumes that blew me away by its originality. Chamomile, freshly plastered walls in a new building, a bit of iris so your mind wanders back and forth trying to decide if this is soapy or not, with some sweetness that isn't cloying. After 4-5h has nothing in common with that theme and is one of the most realistic sandy beaches I've ever come across. Like Silence the Sea only not off putting as much. Ordered a full bottle the same day...

Stephan Humbert Lucas is a conjurer, who's medium happens to be perfume. Love it, own it. Pianomelody's review describes it well. Like all of shl perfumes, it is so evocative that it feels of having been somewhere, and come back with the smell on you, rather than having spritzed a perfume. Therefore, you smell good, rather than your perfume smelling good. The end result, being the effect of wearing luxurious perfume in an exotic locale.

Quel fabuleux parfum , encore une merveille comme tout les Stéphane Humbert Lucas, un mélange complexe , raffiné , profond . Les notes sont toute perceptible et merveilleusement travaillé. Une parfaite harmonie Le cuir est piquant , mais pas lourd ( je n'aime pas la note de cuir ) l'osmanthus apporte un coté fruité , chaque note joue un rôle, c'est de l'art dans un flacon. Et le flacon lui même est une œuvre d'art ✨

Bright, sophisticated .. a scent that tells a story surprising since the beginning. The opening of chamomile and osmanthus is very beautiful reinforced by a joyful and bright lemon! the drydown becomes a little "smoky" the sillage and projection remains fairly good. Recommend trying before buying... I like for summer. Nice! Sillage: 8./10 Longevity: 8./10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10

incredibly unique! too weird for designer, too wearable for a niche, so its perfect for me! soft chamomile opening, which makes it green, herbal, soft, osmanthus is also there which adds a slight, very slight sweetness. then the depth of the leather and ambergris comes - clean leather. the full scent is smooth, herbal, i also smell a borderline balsamic note there. insanely unique.

The scent of gold dusted apricots, ripe grapes and chamomile. I am in a Van Gogh painting next to a sunflower with leather gloves. It is warm, and sunny, and calm. Soleil is a special experience, very addictive and mighty evocative. Synesthetic it is. Besides the above to my nose it also stimulates a roasted effect like walking on hot sand but without having my feet burnt up. *****

Anyone vaguely familiar with Middle Eastern perfumery, even the no name cheapies, must have smelled something like this before. I'm currently wearing this next to a 20euro Hamidi Elixir and the similarities are definitely there. While I don't mind wearing the affordable options, I don't feel like forking out the hefty retail price for a sweet fruity- soapy concoction like this.