Absolutio

I'm long overdue to sample and re-sample Navitus Parfums, which are now on Fragrantica, and I'm starting with Absolutio, part of the initial release of seven fragrances in late 2019, and probably my favorite after initially smelling each of the seven in the first version of the discovery set. It immediately fits my sweet tooth as a mix of toffee, saffron, resins, spices, and woods, primarily, to my nose. It’s not over-the-top sweet, and I kind of like the vague, almost metallic sharpness to the toffee. It’s not sharp in the sense that it’s powdery or screechy, but rather just edgy in a way that deviates from the outright sweetness that accompanies some caramelized confections. I suspect it could be the almond and saffron that temper the toffee this way. It’s not a full gourmand—despite most of the listed notes being edible—but rather, a woody/slightly spicy blend with the toffee standing out, in concert with the caramel and almond, though I do not personally detect the chocolate or apple. Again, the saffron could be key, or perhaps the almond. I’ve seen some comparisons of Absolutio to both Maison Francis Kurkdijian Baccarat Rouge 540 as well as Initio Oud for Greatness, and I vaguely get the connection, but it’s pretty faint, at least on my skin. Yes, it’s a somewhat sweet fragrance like BR540 but not nearly as bright, and it does have a dark, vaguely floral side to it like Oud for Greatness, but that connection is even weaker, to me, than to BR540. It performs quite well on my skin, very strong at the onset but a reasonable medium projector for a number of hours. Medium-strong on projection, strong on longevity, at parfum concentration. Currently the standard pricing for some of the fragrances ($195/135 for 100/50ml, in the case of Absolutio) is discounted 30% on the Navitus website. They’re also sold at the US boutiques, Perfumology and Osswald, both of which are still selling online. Overall, I’m a big fan of Absolutio. It’s sweet but not too sweet to scare aware many of the sweet-averse, I’d say, and it smells well-blended and has a certain completeness and well-roundedness that I really like. Occasion-wise, it surely feels more appropriate for cooler weather but this is one of the cases in which I feel it could work well on a summer evening, though I would not wear it in the heat of a summer day. 8 out of 10

Let me start by saying that the comparisons with BR540 are a bit misleading. Even though any fragrance that uses synthetic ambergris (ambroxan) might remind you of BR540, it doesn't mean that it smells like it. The Absolutio perfume is all about a combination of Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Toffee, with a cherry accord that is perfectly balanced with hints of apple, cinnamon, and leather that comes from the Saffron note. It's a dark, sweet, and captivating fragrance that is more similar to Gritti's Duchessa. It's a unisex perfume that leans towards the feminine side, but it's not for those who prefer light and airy fragrances. Instead, it's for those who appreciate rich, darker scents. This fragrance carries beast mode projection, and I can confidently say that after wearing it to a beauty pageant, one of the event workers came up to me and said that she could smell me all over the room (even though it was a big event center). Absolutio lasts around 10+ hours and stays on clothes until you wash them, and even then, the ambroxan undertones can still be smelled. Therefore, if you can't smell it after a few hours, it's only because your nose has gone blind to it. Overall, this is a lovely scent that I adore. To me, it's like a darker version of Lost Cherry, with a cascade of notes that makes it intriguing and multi-layered. If you're someone who loves gourmand fragrances that are deep and rich, then Absolutio is just the right scent for you. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10.

Wow, it's amazing to me how people smell a few fragrances and feel they have a license to throw serious shade. I never understood Steven as being the owner. If you look on the website it has a leadership section that clearly states he is 'Creative Director', not owner. Please investigate more completely before you start bashing a brand new perfume company. In this day and age don't we all have bigger fish to fry than slamming someone trying to start a new business?? I don't care who the holding company is, otherwise I'd never buy another Kilian and many other perfumes. I am not affiliated with Navitus or Steven. I just hate it when people come on here acting like they know things, when in fact they do not.

Okay so here it is...there is something fresh, sweet and magical about this fragrance. It truly is unique. Right now, it is a cooler, windy Summer evening, and this wafts in the breeze just as beautifully as it does on a Fall day. I don’t get a cherry cough syrup vibe at all - I actually experience a refined apple and cinnamon ambergris with saffron airiness that is just lovely. There is something very attention-grabbing about this one. There is a salty, effervescent freshness about it, with a cinnamon saffron backdrop that is delicious. Definitely worth a try. It reminds me of a cinnamon almond apple tea with spice. Yummy!

I purchased the discovery set as soon as it came out . Once I put my nose to this fragrance I knew I had to have it and I ordered it right away. In my opinion its a beautiful blend that reminds me of Initio's Oud For Greatness & MFK BC540 extrait de parfum.Im not great at describing notes/ scents . I pick up the sweetness from the toffee and the apple & the spicy kick from the saffron. Beautiful scent deff on my top 5. This lasts and lasts and lasts ! I don't understand why my comment was deleted. It wasn't negative at all, I love and own this fragrance!