RumOpens with
Guatemalan CardamomHeart
Madagascar VanillaDries down to
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Navitus Parfums · Sold as unisex
Splendeur Absolu
The quiet luxury of a well-appointed study where the scent of rich chocolate and warm spices mixes with the subtle glow of vanilla and musk.
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Splendeur AbsoluHow it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Bertrand Duchaufour's Splendeur Absolu by Navitus Parfums launched in 2023 as a unisex fragrance that seamlessly blends the warmth of vanilla and rum with an aromatic and spicy heart. The opening notes of rum, bergamot, and grapefruit create a bright yet complex entry, while the Guatemalan cardamom adds a warm, woody texture. As it evolves, chocolate and driftwood provide depth, leading to a base of Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and white musk that reads as comforting and enveloping.
Splendeur Absolu has a slow build, so apply it generously to pulse points for maximum impact. The rum and cardamom are particularly noticeable in the first hour, but the base notes will carry you through the day — perfect for an evening out or a cozy afternoon at home.
Fig. 01 — Splendeur Absolu, Navitus Parfums
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer Navitus Parfums
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Warmly received so far: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 9%.