Soleil de Jeddah - Mango Kiss.

Named after the radiant Gulf city of Jeddah, Soleil de Jeddah, Mango Kiss captures the sun‑baked harbor’s vivid palette. Stéphane Humbert Lucas, the French artist‑perfumer behind the 777 house, imagined the scent as a painted sunrise: ripe mango spilling over a canvas of chamomile and orange blossom, brightened further by mandarin. Launched in 2022, the fragrance translates his synesthetic vision of color into a tropical, painterly aroma.

What's striking is the blend of tropical fruit with a creamy coconut sorbet heart, a nod to the region’s sweet dates and sea breezes. The solar note and amber add a warm glow that mirrors Jeddah’s golden evenings, while ylang‑ylang and fig introduce a subtle floral‑green edge. The base of siam benzoin, bourbon vanilla and iris butter grounds the brightness, giving the perfume a lingering, buttery finish that feels both exotic and comforting.

The opening erupts with a juicy mango splash, instantly brightened by chamomile’s herbal softness and the citrus sparkle of orange blossom and mandarin. Within minutes the fruit softens, yielding to a velvety coconut sorbet that feels like a chilled dessert under a sunlit canopy, while amber and a solar accord lay a warm, golden veil. Ylang‑ylang and a hint of fig weave a floral‑green thread that lifts the heart. As the day wears on, the base emerges: siam benzoin’s resinous sweetness, bourbon vanilla’s creamy depth, and iris butter’s powdery elegance, all anchored by sandalwood’s quiet wood. The dry‑down lingers for 8‑10 hours, leaving a subtle, sun‑kissed trail that fades only after the evening’s last light.

Mango, a fruit celebrated across the Arabian Peninsula, carries centuries of trade history, symbolising hospitality and abundance. In Jeddah, the mango’s sweet scent has long been woven into festive gatherings, where orange blossom garlands and chamomile tea greet guests. This fragrance captures that cultural blend by blending the fruit’s lush aroma with the calming notes of chamomile, echoing the city’s coastal breezes. The inclusion of mandarin orange nods to the citrus markets that line the historic souks, while the amber‑solar heart reflects the desert’s warm glow at sunset.