Tuberose and plantain banana give Alone in Babylon an unusual opening for a gourmand. Stéphane Humbert Lucas adds a lacquered, cosmetic facet alongside nail-polish and petrol accords. The idea is not to imitate a dessert, but to set sweetness against unexpected notes.
The 2026 release belongs to the 777 collection and draws on the imagery of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Castoreum and Mysore sandalwood shape the heart, leading to vanilla, tonka bean, leather and musk. The official store lists the 50 ml bottle at €240; the sources reviewed do not name a perfumer.
Quick facts
- Brand
- Stéphane Humbert Lucas
- Launch
- 2026
- Perfumer
- Not specified in the sources reviewed
- Fragrance family
- Contemporary oriental floral (official description)
- Size
- 50 ml
- Concentration
- Parfum
- Audience
- Unisex
- Official price
- €240 on the official store, checked 18 Oct 2026
A gourmand that breaks the script
The brand presents Alone in Babylon as a contemporary oriental floral that challenges gourmand conventions. Its inspiration is the Hanging Gardens: unexpected beauty, with flowers blooming where they are least expected. The contrast starts in the opening, where tuberose’s creamy floral character meets the fruity sweetness of plantain banana.
A lacquered facet follows, with accords described as nail polish and petrol. Rather than making the composition sweeter, they give it a more cosmetic, abrasive turn. Mysore sandalwood and castoreum deepen the heart; vanilla and tonka bean soften the base alongside leather and musk.
Top, heart and base notes
The published pyramid for Alone in Babylon combines white florals and fruit with unconventional accords, then moves into a sweet, woody and leathery base. The brand’s description supports the main notes, though it does not list every accord in the pyramid.
Top notes
the first minutes- Tuberose
- Plantain banana
- Nail-polish accord
- Petrol accord
Tuberose and plantain banana may create a creamy, floral-fruity opening. The nail-polish and petrol accords promise a more volatile, challenging counterpoint; this is an interpretation of the notes, not a skin test.
Heart notes
the first hours- Castoreum
- Floralozone
- Mysore sandalwood
Sandalwood suggests a creamy woody texture. Castoreum and Floralozone add contrast, between an animalic facet and an airy one.
Base notes
what lingers on the skin- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
- Leather
- Musk
Vanilla and tonka bean point to a warm, sweet finish, while leather and musk may give it a darker, enveloping nuance. The pyramid alone cannot predict longevity or projection.
Scent profile
- Leather100
- Tuberose78
- Animalic66
- White floral62
- Smoky58
- Vanilla56
- Musky51
- Woody28
Leather leads the profile, followed by tuberose and animalic facets. White floral and smoky accords come ahead of vanilla, musk and woods. The community profile highlights a contrast between white florals, animalic notes and a sweet, woody base.
Early rating: still a small sample
Fragrantica rates it 4.43 out of 5 from 14 votes as checked on 18 October 2026. That is a small, early sample: a first reference, not a consensus, and it may change as more ratings come in.
When it may fit
On paper, the blend of vanilla, tonka, leather and striking accords seems better suited to evening and cooler weather. That is a reading of the published profile, not an official recommendation or a wear test.
When to wear it
- Day: not indicated
- Night: recommended
- Spring: not indicated
- Summer: not indicated
- Autumn: recommended
- Winter: recommended
Price and availability
The official store listed Alone in Babylon Parfum, 50 ml, for €240 and showed it available to add to cart when checked on 18 October 2026. The brand’s store displays the price in euros; it may vary by region and over time. We could not confirm an exact listing for this fragrance on Amazon.es, so no purchase link is included.
Our early take
On paper, Alone in Babylon seems built around a deliberate clash: tuberose and plantain banana against lacquer and petrol accords, with sandalwood, leather and vanilla as a warmer counterpoint. It may appeal to anyone looking for a gourmand less predictable than a composition built mainly around sugar or vanilla. How its sharper accords balance against the sweet base, and how it performs on skin, remain to be tested.
Information checked on 18 October 2026. Sources: Stéphane Humbert Lucas, iFragrance: launch, iFragrance: pyramid, Fragrantica and NOSE Paris. The price, availability and size come from the official store as checked that day. The full pyramid is listed by iFragrance; the accord profile and rating are the Fragrantica community’s as checked that day. We have not tried the fragrance.
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