Navitus Parfums 2023 Extrait

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Baklava Royale

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Navitus Parfums Baklava Royale is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Baklava Royale opens with Bergamot and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Honey, Almond, and Pistachio, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Amberwood. Navitus Parfums's Baklava Royale carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Baklava Royale is a divisive gourmand. Some reckon it's a spot-on dessert masterpiece, a 'wealthier, sexier' version of popular pistachio scents; others find it disappointingly generic, synthetic, and lacking the promised baklava magic. Expect a sweet, nutty, orange blossom affair with hit-or-miss performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
Baklava Royale Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, gourmand profile and varying performance make it a tricky office wear, but perfect for dates or casual outings where its intimate sillage (for some) or cozy scent bubble can be appreciated. Formal wear is a maybe, depending on the intensity of your particular bottle's projection.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

This scent opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and a sweet whisper of orange blossom, quickly giving way to a rich, nutty heart. Creamy almond and earthy pistachio are drenched in sticky honey, evoking a decadent pastry. The base is a warm embrace of tonka bean, smooth vanilla, and a subtle amberwood, rounding off the edible experience with a luxurious, lingering sweetness.

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Where to buy

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