STEPHANE HUMBERT LUCAS
WISH COME TRUE

2017

Tangerine
Bergamot

Tuberose
Jasmine
Incense

Sandalwood
Ambergris
Laotian Oud

Wish Come True was originally titled ‘In The Wood For Love’, but it was never released under that name.

‘Like a fairy-tailored magic potion, WISH come TRUE was brewed for you to be-live in your most beautiful dreams and aspirations. When feminity meets the enchanting.’ – Stephane Humbert Lucas

Wish Come True is probably my favorite Stéphane Humbert Lucas release.

It opens with a beautiful, cola-esque fizzy lemonade top. It’s often compared to Roja’s Enigma because of this and they definitely have a similar vibe, although they are by no means identical.

The cola in Wish Come True doesn’t last as long and isn’t as vibrant, instead I get a lot more spices here. It comes across quite strongly peppered, perhaps even with a sprinkle of cumin powder (neither are listed as notes). What I’m smelling is probably the incense; which I perceive more commonly later in the wear.

It transitions into a more dry, vanilla incense that wears surprisingly smooth. I’m guessing the tuberose and ylang ylang (which both aren’t all that noticeable in smell to me), provide a creamier texture. It almost dries down to a Musc Ravageur-esque amber with a big dose of labdanum (not unlike the amber in Isra & Miraj) and yes, it’s still somewhat similar to the vanilla tobacco from Enigma as well. The peppery fizzy incense sets it apart mostly, but it’s not overly eccentric; it’s just really well executed.

Wish Come True overall tends to be more on the subtle and well-rounded side. The opening has a kick to it, but otherwise it’s smooth. I read a lot of complaints about the performance, which indeed could be better, but it doesn’t bother me. I think sacrificing some projection in favor of a more elegant wear is worth it in this case.