Navus

So, before I write my review of Navus I just thought it was worth saying that I come at this completely objectively. I hadn’t even heard of Navitus as it’s not sold in the UK. It was only by reading an article about the brand that got me interested. The brand seems to stir up some emotion, no doubt because it’s linked to Steven Gavrielatos, who I wasn’t aware of either as I very rarely watch fragrance reviews online, preferring to read people’s reviews here or on BN instead. Firstly, it seems to me, imho, that this brand creates the same sort of reaction that Dior and Creed get, in that people will have emotive reactions, for whatever reason, without objectively testing the fragrance. At the end of the article about Navitus, there were some disparaging comments made by some members of the community but Mr Gavrielatos gave a passionate response and I think that’s to his credit. It still amazes me how bitchy this place can be at times which, personally, I find completely unnecessary. Having said that, I'm not really interested in the background of the owner/creative director or whatever, only the fragrance itself. So what about Navus? Well I’ve got to say, I love it. I’m really impressed with this juice. I have Creed, Frederic Malle, Roja Dove, Tom Ford and Killian fragrances etc. and yet this will become one of my favourites for sure. It is reminiscent of Elysium, which I also own and love, but it’s not a clone. This starts with very sharp notes of grapefruit and juniper with a slight soapiness from the neroli. Not too dissimilar to Elysium but the Dove is more complex, not as sharp and smells a bit richer with more depth. However, whereas my Elysium dissipates very quickly, the Navus keeps going. However, it’s in the drydown that this fragrance does it for me. Once the initial sharpness has subsided, I’m left with a lovely fresh citrus floral on a base of wood and clean musk, not too dissimilar to Le Labo’s Bergamot 22. I just adore this type of fragrance and it is done very well here, especially at this price point (I bought mine with 1/3 price reduction direct from Navitus). Performance seems very good for this type of fragrance too, with a fair degree of projection, without being in your face and outlasting both my Elysium and Bergamot 22 in terms of longevity, by quite some margin. The presentation is nice, although not outstanding but the sprayer works very well. I ordered my bottle direct from Navitus as I couldn’t see anywhere to buy it in the UK. Their customer service and communications were excellent, being both efficient and friendly. I’d originally purchased the wrong fragrance but they sorted it no bother at all. The bottle arrived in less than two weeks. All in all, an excellent purchase and at a third of the price of Elysium, a very good find indeed. Edit; Navitus is now sold from the UK

First impression on paper is a sharper, more masculine, less lactonic, more wearable version of Un Jardin sur la Nil. Love it! As it dries I get the association with Elysium and Nio.The more it dries the more it turns to the Elysium DNA but more green. On skin I definitely get the comparison to Nio. As the citrus burns off I start getting the Elysium DNA. I love it. Summer freshie banger right here! According to the brand's website, the bottle has been redesigned and is now blue. The fragrantica picture should be updated to reflect this...

I absolutely love fresh citrus fragrances, with a special soft spot for neroli. Some of my favourites are Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte & Mandarino Di Amalfi, also Xerjoff Nio & Mefisto. I had a 3ml sample of Navus and squeezed every little last wisp of fragrance out of it! This beautiful creation is perfectly unisex, gloriously fresh and aromatic, long lasting (5 hours on skin - great for me), and totally addictive. Buying a full bottle was a no brainer. Tick.

I don't get the sorta hate to this brand, Steven seems to be a nice man, and this brand lacks from maybe originality but in the same vein of PDM, Creed, and every brand out there, crowd pleaser brands yes, but the quality of Navus is something great, this juice is gold, smells fresh, rich, well blended and last +8hrs it's a 10/10 fragrance, yes it does smell in the same vibe as Elysium, Bio, HB reversed, CK one, but not a clone, and this last way longer.

This is a great release by Navitus. It's a citrus cocktail with floral and woody elements. Very fresh and clean ideal for office and hot days. Performance is very good, I'm currently on my 6th hours and I can still smell it on myself, sillage is also good. Hats off to Christian Carbonnel and Steven for this awesone frag.