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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
L'Eau du Navigateur
The hum of an old ship engine as you step aboard, surrounded by the scent of warm wood, smoky air, and a hint of coffee in the galley.
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L'Eau du NavigateurPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1979, L'Eau du Navigateur by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men, crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena and Jean-Francois Laporte. The composition opens with the warmth of spices and balsamic notes, leading into a heart of woody and smoky accords, followed by a rich base of tobacco, coffee, and rum that creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a distant voyage. This fragrance is neither traditional nor conventional; it's a journey through olfactory memories tied to travel and exploration.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum warmth. The rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so allow time for it to settle before venturing out.
Fig. 01 — L'Eau du Navigateur, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
Co-created with Jean-Francois Laporte
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
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