Empyreal
“Empyreal by Navitus Parfums is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a cacao, sweet composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Empyreal by Navitus Parfums is a fragrance for women and men launched in 2021. Created by Francis Kurkdjian and Jérôme di Marino, this composition balances the warmth of cacao pod with the earthiness of suede and birch tar. The Brazilian orange and plum notes lend a fruity-citrus brightness that contrasts beautifully against the woody and spicy undertones of guaiac wood and tonka bean. Empyreal is a harmonious blend of indulgence and restraint, making it a scent for those who appreciate complexity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Empyreal lightly; the rich, indulgent notes develop on skin over time. The fruity-citrus top notes are most prominent for the first hour but give way to the deeper woody and spicy base notes that persist throughout the day.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
A moment in the quiet intimacy of an upscale café where the scent of freshly ground cacao and warm leather blend with the subtle sweetness of citrus and plum.
Fig. 01 — Empyreal, Navitus Parfums
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