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A dreamy, decadent milk-and-croissant gourmand. Lost In A Dream by Navitus is a decadent, delicious Extrait de Parfum with a unique, enchanting sillage. Master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour created it, with creative direction from Paulina Schar.

The Story

The opening blends a milk accord with cinnamon and bergamot. The heart is a medley of a croissant accord, marshmallows, fig milk, almonds, jasmine, coffee, amberwood and orchid flower, and the base adds depth and richness with Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, musk and oakwood absolute.

How It Smells

Opening
Creamy and spiced: a milk accord with orange, bergamot and cinnamon.

Heart
Pastry-shop sweetness: a croissant accord, marshmallow, fig milk and almonds with jasmine, coffee, orchid and amberwood.

Dry Down
Warm and rich, with tolu balm, Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, oakwood absolute and musk.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Milk Accord
• Orange
• Bergamot
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Fig Milk
• Almonds
• Croissant Accord
• Coffee
• Marshmallow
• Jasmine
• Orchid Flower
• Amberwood

Base

• Tolu Balm
• Madagascan Vanilla
• Tonka Bean Absolute
• Sandalwood
• Oakwood Absolute
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Amber · Creamy · Sweet

Smoke, resin and roasted coffee in a dark, hypnotic haze. Black Afgano by Nasomatto is darkness refined into luxury. Smoky green accords, roasted coffee, rich tobacco, sacred incense, oud and glowing amber create a fragrance that feels bold, mysterious and unforgettable. Deeply provocative and endlessly magnetic, it leaves a trail of pure intrigue.

The Story

Black Afgano was released in 2009 by Nasomatto, the Italian project of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house says it aims to evoke the best quality of hashish and is the result of a quest to arouse the effects of temporary bliss. It is one of the most recognizable creations of the house.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, dense and immediately hypnotic, with a smoky green accord often associated with cannabis, blended with resinous woods and aromatic herbs. The first impression is mysterious and almost narcotic: earthy, bitter-green and deeply atmospheric rather than sweet. It is one of the most recognizable openings in niche perfumery.

Heart
Richer and warmer. Coffee, tobacco, resins, woods and incense rise through the composition, creating a thick, luxurious darkness that feels meditative and sensual. Many wearers describe smoky hashish, dark woods and warm embers rather than a literal cannabis smell.

Dry Down
Smooth, powerful and unforgettable. Oud, amber, musk, vanilla, guaiac wood and incense melt into a deep resinous trail that lasts for hours. It smells expensive, rebellious and intensely charismatic.

Fragrance Notes

• Cannabis
• Green Notes
• Saffron
• Resins
• Woods
• Tobacco
• Coffee
• Agarwood
• Incense
• Amber
• Musk
• Vanilla
• Guaiac Wood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Smoky · Tobacco · Woody · Resinous

An endless Italian summer, the golden heart of the season. Ultima Storia by Thomas De Monaco is an endless Italian summer captured in scent: dark citrus, creamy almond, roasted coffee, ripe pear, soft orris and refined leather melting into a luminous, joyful and sensual composition. Elegant freshness with unforgettable depth.

The Story

The house presents Ultima Storia as the golden heart of summer, Il Cuore d'Estate, a citrus fragrance built on Italian citrus oils, and as a souvenir of joy and light. Thomas De Monaco and perfumer Maurus Bachmann created it as a devotion to Italy.

How It Smells

Opening
Citron Noir, a darker, richer citrus that feels sun-dried rather than sharp, glows with creamy almond and roasted coffee. The first impression is bright yet sensual, like Mediterranean sunlight with depth.

Heart
Juicy pear and elegant orris bloom into a soft, velvety heart, while clearwood adds modern woody smoothness and balances the gourmand touches with clean refinement.

Dry Down
Saffiano leather, talcum and linen create a crisp yet sensual finish: warm, fresh, powdery and expensive all at once.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Citron Noir
• Almond
• Roasted Coffee

Heart

• Pear
• Orris
• Clearwood

Base

• Saffiano Leather
• Talcum
• Linen

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Gourmand · Leather · Powdery

A field of flowers inside the brain. Amygdala by Mendittorosa is one of the most emotional, cerebral and artistic fragrances in modern niche perfumery: a semi-abstract floral, woody and ambery extrait with an iris character, a prominent jasmine and an unusual bitter-almond, coffee and ginger opening.

The Story

Created by Luca Maffei for the Italian artistic house Mendittorosa, Amygdala explores emotion, memory, fear, instinct and olfaction, named for the almond-shaped part of the brain tied to emotion and smell. Founder Stefania Squeglia drew the concept from her psychology studies, imagining a vast field of flowers inside that tiny structure, with violets at its centre. Maffei built a complex floral bouquet around it, inspired by a brain scan that showed an iris-like shape.

How It Smells

Opening
An unusual contrast of bitter almond, coffee, ginger and green brightness.

Heart
A dense floral-woody cloud of iris, violet leaf, jasmine, orange blossom and ylang-ylang.

Dry Down
Balsamic labdanum and smoky vetiver, with a leathery, resinous warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Ginger
• Coffee

Heart

• Almond
• Iris
• Ylang-Ylang
• Violet Leaf
• Orange Blossom
• Jasmine

Base

• Vetiver
• Labdanum

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Woody · Amber · Spicy · Leather · Resinous

Oud, coffee and the deck of a sailing boat. Agneta by Eight & Bob blends rich spices, roasted coffee, precious woods and sensual amber into a deeply sophisticated extrait de parfum, opening with bergamot, black pepper, nutmeg and cardamom, deepening with coffee, incense, magnolia and oud, and ending in creamy sandalwood, musk and amber. A statement fragrance for those who appreciate richness, elegance and distinction.

The Story

The fragrance centres on prized oud, valued for its scarcity and long maturation. Its name is that of Agneta, the sailing boat of Gianni Agnelli, and the scent is meant to evoke the boat's wooden deck: enigmatic, discreet and nostalgic, with a link to the sea and the themes of elegance and lifestyle that Eight & Bob is known for.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, luxurious and spicy. Cardamom and pepper sit over bright bergamot, with nutmeg adding warmth.

Heart
A rich roasted-coffee note is wrapped in incense and soft oud, with magnolia adding depth and character.

Dry Down
Warm sandalwood, cedarwood, amber and musk settle into a smooth, powerful trail that feels commanding and refined.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cardamom

Heart

• Coffee
• Incense
• Magnolia
• Oud

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Musk
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Woody Amber · Spicy · Gourmand · Oud

Encens Suave is a dark and captivating fragrance where sacred Somalian incense meets roasted coffee, Madagascar vanilla, rich benzoin, and golden labdanum. Smoky yet smooth, resinous yet comforting, this modern composition transforms incense into something deeply sensual and effortlessly luxurious. Bold, addictive, and unforgettable, Encens Suave is a masterpiece of contemporary niche perfumery.

How It Smells

It opens with a surprising touch of coffee—dark, roasted, and slightly bitter, adding immediate depth. The heart reveals glowing incense, smoky and resinous but smooth rather than sharp, paired with creamy Madagascar vanilla. In the drydown, benzoin and labdanum create a warm ambered richness with balsamic sweetness. The overall effect is smoky, sweet, resinous, elegant, and incredibly addictive.

Fragrance Notes: 

Coffee, incense, Madagascar vanilla, benzoin, labdanum

Ultimate Aphrodisiac is a sexy and seductive unisex fragrance that is both warm and addictive. Ultimate Aphrodisiac opens with rum absolute, bitter almond and Sri Lankan cinnamon leading into a refined heart of chocolate liquor, brown sugar and cocoa butter. The warm and deep base of African coffee absolute, vanilla and musk add long-lastingness and depth to the fragrance.

Master Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bitter Almond, Rum Absolute & Sri Lankan Cinnamon
• Heart Notes: Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter & Brown Sugar
• Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk & African Coffee Absolute

A meditation in ink and paper. Chinese Calligraphy by d'Annam is a refined, expressive unisex eau de parfum where black ink accords meet polished woods, soft paper nuances, delicate smoke and clean musks. Calm, intellectual and beautifully understated, it favors stillness and elegance over sweetness or loud projection.

The Story

One of the most artistic and atmospheric fragrances from the house, it is inspired by ink brushes, rice paper, carved wood desks and the meditative beauty of traditional calligraphy, evoking a quiet scholar's studio where technique meets introspection. It was released in 2025 and transforms art and tradition into wearable niche luxury.

How It Smells

Opening
A striking ink accord, dark, mineralic and slightly smoky, yet smooth rather than harsh.

Heart
Dry woods and paper-like facets emerge, evoking books, scrolls and studio desks, with a touch of coffee and orchid.

Dry Down
Soft musks keep it elegant and skin-like. The overall effect is inky, woody, airy, clean and meditative.

Fragrance Notes

• Ink
• Black Lacquer
• Paper
• Coffee
• Orchid

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Smoky · Musky · Ink

A quiet morning, a coffee, a pastry. Café De Délices by Maison Mataha is a gourmand escape into café luxury: rich espresso-style coffee cream, a toasted biscuit accord, creamy vanilla and a soft musky tonka base. Smooth, cozy and indulgent without turning heavy.

The Story

The house frames this extrait as a warm, comforting scent inspired by sitting down to coffee and a delicate pastry, with hints of praline and hazelnut woven through the vanilla. It aims for gourmand without excess: warm, but never heavy.

How It Smells

Opening
Like stepping into a luxurious café: coffee cream and warm biscuit, smooth and inviting rather than bitter, with sweet gourmand facets that feel comforting and elegant.

Heart
Creamy vanilla and toasted bakery nuances rise, softening the coffee into a velvety, latte-like accord that balances roasted depth with sweetness.

Dry Down
Tonka and musk leave a warm, lingering base of coffee creaminess and vanilla sweetness that settles softly on skin.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Coffee Cream
• Biscuit

Heart

• Vanilla

Base

• Tonka Bean
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Coffee · Vanilla · Musky

Yummy Jam is an irresistible celebration of pleasure, capturing the warmth and indulgence of life's sweetest moments. Sparkling bergamot brightens an addictive opening of rich coffee and velvety cocoa before melting into a creamy heart of tonka bean, soft musk, and comforting lactonic accords. The fragrance settles into a luxurious base of sandalwood, vanilla, and caramelized burnt sugar, creating a sensual trail that is both cozy and sophisticated. Part of Ramón Monegal's Katharsis Collection, Yummy Jam is a modern gourmand crafted for those who embrace passion, fantasy, and the simple joy of indulgence without compromise.

What It Smells Like

Yummy Jam is an unapologetically indulgent gourmand that smells like a luxurious café dessert. It opens with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee dusted with dark cocoa, while a burst of bergamot keeps the sweetness bright and sophisticated. As it settles, creamy tonka bean, silky musk, and coumalactone (a creamy, lactonic note) create a velvety, almost whipped texture. The dry down is irresistibly addictive, blending smooth sandalwood, vanilla, and caramelized burnt sugar into a warm, comforting finish that lingers for hours. 

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Coffee, Cocoa
• Heart Notes: Coumalactone (Creamy Lactonic Accord), Tonka Bean, Musk
• Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Burnt Sugar

A cave, a storm, a Havana cigar and the first light of sunset. Atardecer, Spanish for sunset, is a show-stopping extrait from Navitus that opens with green fig, violet leaves and Mexican tuberose, deepens into a trio of Laotian, Bangladeshi and Indian oud, and warms to Papantla vanilla, Chiapas coffee, Veracruz tobacco and oakmoss.

The Story

Crafted by master perfumer Christian Carbonnel with creative direction from Eduardo Garcia de Alba of MyScentJourney, Atardecer (2024) draws on Mexican ingredients. The brand's inspiration is a memory from March 1997: walking through a forest as the sky rumbles and turns grey, sheltering in a cave in the mountainside that smells of cold, mineral rock and millennia, watching rain fall as if from a window, and the aroma of wet earth filling the senses. A fire is lit to prepare coffee, a jacket still carries traces of a favourite leather-and-violet-leaf perfume, a Havana cigar saved for a special moment is lit, and its smoke mingles with the intoxicating tuberose she wears, as they wait for the rain to pass and the sunset to begin.

How It Smells

Opening
Green fig and violet leaves with Mexican tuberose, fresh and leafy before the storm of oud arrives.

Heart
An oud trifecta of Laotian, Indian and Bangladeshi oud, followed by a cool, mineral accord of wet earth, smoke, leather and cedar.

Dry Down
The base warms with Papantla vanilla, Chiapas coffee, Veracruz tobacco and oakmoss.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Green Fig and Violet Leaves
• Mexican Tuberose

Heart

• Laotian Oud
• Indian Oud
• Bangladeshi Oud
• Smoke
• Wet Earth
• Leather
• Cedar

Base

• Papantla Vanilla
• Chiapas Coffee
• Veracruz Tobacco
• Oakmoss

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Leather · Smoky · Woody · Tobacco

Where the sea swallows the sun and the music drifts on. Ibiza Sunsetcafe by master perfumer Ramon Monegal is a hypnotic tribute to Ibiza's legendary sunsets, blending coconut, roasted coffee and seaweed with strawberry, jasmine and rose. A bold unisex Eau de Parfum that feels warm, salty and creamy.

The Story

The fragrance evokes an Ibiza sunset, pairing sweet and woody notes with delicate florals and a trace of the sea.

How It Smells

Opening
An unexpected mix of coconut and coffee touched by marine seaweed, a beachside gourmand that is both fresh and sensual.

Heart
Jasmine, rose and strawberry add playful sweetness and soft florals.

Dry Down
Amberwood, musk and oakmoss create a warm, skin-like trail.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Coconut
• Coffee
• Seaweed

Heart

• Jasmine
• Rose
• Strawberry

Base

• Amberwood
• Musk
• Oakmoss

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Gourmand · Musky · Creamy · Salty

Va Va Vanilla by Sarah Baker Perfumes is one of the house’s most addictive and glamorous gourmand creations. It transforms vanilla into something bold, sexy, and high-fashion rather than simple dessert sweetness. Rich, playful, and luxurious, it’s a standout for true vanilla lovers who want presence.

Va Va Vanilla is a magnetic and indulgent fragrance where rich vanilla meets creamy florals, warm spices, soft woods, caramelized sweetness, and sensual musk. Sweet yet sophisticated, playful yet seductive, this scent turns vanilla into a statement of confidence and glamour. Bold, delicious, and unforgettable.

How It Smells

It opens with a rich smooth vanilla that feels deep and luxurious rather than basic. Creamy gourmand nuances and warm spice quickly emerge, adding texture and sophistication. In the drydown, woods and musks keep it polished while lingering sweetness stays addictive. The overall effect is creamy, warm, sweet, sexy, and beautifully wearable.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes: Espresso Martini, Cinnamon, Black cherry

Heart Notes: Saffron, Coffee, Crushed nuts, Rum, Manhattan cocktail

Base Notes: Forbidden vanilla, Guaiac wood, Leather, Hot skin, Sandalwood, Silky woods

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Coffee, nutmeg and woods for the ultimate impression. Aura Ultime by Navitus is a distinguished, sophisticated Extrait de Parfum designed to create the perfect aura around you. It is crafted by master perfumer Jorge Lee.

The Story

Aura Ultime has an attention-grabbing opening of aromatic lime, cypress and copahu. Its hedonic heart is dominated by Turkish coffee, Indonesian nutmeg and sandalwood, and the rich base fuses guaiacwood, dry amberwoods, cashmere musk and oakmoss.

How It Smells

Opening
Aromatic and fresh: Mexican lime, Spanish cypress and Brazilian copahu.

Heart
Dark and warm: Turkish coffee, Indonesian nutmeg and New Caledonian sandalwood.

Dry Down
Rich and woody, with Brazilian guaiacwood, amberwood, cashmere musk and oakmoss.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Mexican Lime
• Spanish Cypress
• Brazilian Copahu

Heart

• Turkish Coffee
• Indonesian Nutmeg
• New Caledonian Sandalwood

Base

• Brazilian Guaiacwood
• Amberwood
• Cashmere Musk
• Oakmoss

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Coffee · Spicy

Sacred incense, roasted and sensual. Encens Suave Extrait by Matiere Premiere meets Somalian incense with roasted coffee, vanilla absolute, amber, Siam benzoin and dark labdanum. More powerful and enveloping than the original Eau de Parfum, it is bold yet refined.

How It Smells

Opening
A dark touch of coffee, roasted, smooth and slightly bitter, adds immediate depth.

Heart
Intense frankincense, smoky and resinous, blended with creamy vanilla absolute.

Dry Down
Amber, Siam benzoin and labdanum form a rich golden resinous base.

Fragrance Notes

• Coffee
• Incense
• Vanilla Absolute
• Siam Benzoin
• Spanish Labdanum
• Amber

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Resinous · Smoky · Sweet · Warm

Sensual and narcotic jasmine with a whiff of coffee - Interpreted by Michelle Moellhausen.

In the hot summer all doors are opened on the ballatoio. You can smell the evening coffee in every house. Two lovers are kissing in the shade, the jasmine is in full bloom. Cortile is a sensual and narcotic jasmine with a whiff of coffee.. divine!

Bergamot, Coffee Beans extract, Cinnamon, Violet Leaves absolute, Jasmin Sambac absolute, Tuberose absolute, Osmanthus absolute, Ylang Ylang, Amber accord, Sandalwood, Suede accord.