Élan Noir
“Élan Noir by Navitus Parfums is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a cherry, sweet composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Élan Noir, launched by Navitus Parfums in 2025, is the collaborative work of perfumers Bertrand Duchaufour and Vincent Ricord. This fragrance opens with a burst of cherry and sour cherry, creating an initial sweetness that is both fresh and inviting. The heart notes of orange blossom and Turkish rose add a floral depth, while the base of vanilla and sandalwood provides warmth and a lingering comfort. Élan Noir is neither overly sweet nor heavy; instead, it balances fruity and powdery accords to create a complex yet approachable scent.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a balanced experience. The fruity top notes are bright but fade within an hour, allowing the powdery warmth of the base notes to take center stage. Best worn in the evening or cooler weather when its subtle complexity can shine.
Bertrand Duchaufour
Founding perfumer · 120 fragrances · French
Bertrand Duchaufour is a French perfumer. He has had a prolific career, beginning in Grasse at Lautier Florasynth and continuing for a number of fragragrance firms as well as working independently and as the house perfumer for L'Artisan Parfumeur. He has drawn praise for niche perfume creations as well as mainstream hits.
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Designer Navitus Parfums
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet hum of an intimate dinner party where the aroma of cherry liqueur and warm vanilla blend with soft florals, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.
Fig. 01 — Élan Noir, Navitus Parfums
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