Navitus Parfums 2020 Parfum

U ££ Acquired

Arcanum

by Jorge Lee

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Navitus Parfums Arcanum is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by Jorge Lee. Arcanum opens with Cinnamon, Frankincense, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Oud, Osmanthus, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Amberwood. Navitus Parfums's Arcanum carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive scent for the initiated; some find it a unique, delicious blend of spice, oud, and sweetness, while others dismiss it as just another clone. Try before you buy, but expect compliments if it works for you.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Arcanum Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, Arcanum is best suited for evenings and special occasions where it can make a statement. The opulent notes and intense projection might be too much for an office environment or casual daytime wear, but it's perfect for a romantic date or a formal event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Arcanum opens with a warm, spicy embrace of cinnamon, subtly softened by a creamy whisper of coconut and the resinous, almost balsamic touch of frankincense. As it settles, a rich, dark oud emerges, balanced by the leathery, apricot-like nuance of osmanthus and the deep, amber warmth of labdanum. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of sweet vanilla, powdery tonka bean, and a woody amber, creating a long-lasting and alluring trail.

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