Miel Extase by Navitus Parfums

I have a decant and I’m so happy I’ve already added it to my 2025 wishlist. Honey doesn’t usually evolve well on my skin, but this is something else: so rich! It feels like organic, pure, clean honey. The first hour is strong and a bit suffocating, but luckily it settles down and then those delicious notes emerge. The chocolate is there, low but present. I loved it; it exceeded my expectations. I didn’t rush to try it because of the honey aspect, and it gave me the chance without me even looking for it; now I need the bottle. What a delicious fragrance. It has power, people! I sprayed three times on one arm and shortly after my niece came down from the second floor and asked if I bought a new perfume; she smelled it from above. Omg! It takes down governments, as our dear Karina says. Congratulations, beauty! Try it if you like sweet perfumes.

Interesting perfume; it’s the example of honey that becomes addictive when combined with spicy and floral notes. To be honest, I imagined it to be denser and darker; here, the gourmand and lustful honey notes mix with fruity and spicy ones. The result is a soft, velvety construction with a luminous trail that envelops the senses. The soul of the fragrance is rich and sumptuous, but it’s nuanced by caramel that seems to melt into a cloud of vanilla, revealing a base of chocolate and tonka. It’s sweet but not cloying, well-balanced, and with surprising longevity on my skin of 10 to 12 hours. I sense it leans towards the feminine side, but I understand that by current standards it could be unisex. (Courtesy of Taurien)

In my experience, Navitus makes dupes or inspirations, but VERY INSPIRED… Chocolate Queen: Dolce Passione (Pantheon Roma), Baklava Royale: GON (Elie Saab), Honey Extase: Devil’s Sweet (Narcotica). What a shame because with so much excitement I bought the fragrances and ran into that. It wasn’t worth almost two months of waiting for the perfumes to arrive. If you don’t have the perfumes I’m referring to, and if it suits you to buy Navitus, since some of the mentioned ones are from niche houses and one is designer. Reviewers should have the value of stating the names of the perfumes they emulate to avoid consumers falling into redundancy.

Given the huge hype around this fragrance, I decided to buy a decant before venturing into wanting it at all costs. Although Karina is very nice, I don’t see myself in the need to flatter her perfume, although I must say it’s not a bad perfume. Everything I feel from it is an overwhelming honey, with nuts, saffron, and tonka bean, probably some vanilla and a tiny bit of saffron in the dry-down. When I say overwhelming honey, it’s because I made the mistake of using it in the morning and felt a bit suffocated. I think it’s more of an aroma to enjoy on cold days; I perceive it as quite linear and in my case it’s more pleasant after about 3 hours when it drops in intensity. On my skin, it lasted about 14 hours, with high projection for the first 3 hours and then gradually fading. Would I buy it? No. It’s definitely not my type. Is the hype justified? I think if you like honey, it is quite imposing and you could enjoy it for hours. My general impression is that you must definitely try it before deciding to buy such a large bottle that you might not be able to wear it later because the aroma is too strong.

The scent is different from everything… its trail and longevity are high… my husband finds it a bit cloying… I’d see it more for winter… in its opening comes out a peach with a lot of honey… a few minutes later it turns into a chocolatey scent… and it changes to a spicy rum… wooo!! It changes very fast, it has many facets… I liked it a lot.

I absolutely loved this perfume; it’s a beautiful ode to honey. That note is the protagonist from the very beginning. When I first sprayed it, I smelled honey, with a brief memory of tobacco leaves. Then the fruity part appeared, some dried apricots that make the blend juicy. In the first few hours, it smells like liquid honey, sweet and deep, but not cloying. As it progresses, the honey gets darker, the spiced tonka enters without losing the ginger’s heat. At nine hours, it smells like comb honey, with beeswax. It has moderate sillage and lasts about 12 hours on skin. Compared to Dulce Diablo, this shares the dried apricot, but Dulce Diablo is creamier, airier, more liqueur-like and chocolatey, with an amber dry down. Here, honey rules; it’s more mature, dense, unisex, and less sweet. It’s perfect for people looking for honeyed scents with character, nothing simple. I also layered it with Scandal By Night and Chocolate Queen by Navitus, recommended by Karina. I liked them, but this one stands alone without overshadowing its personality. Congratulations, beautiful Karina! Solid fragrance. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 7/10, Value 7/10, Packaging 8.5/10. Would I buy again? Yes.

Well, first of all, I’ve never written a review. I never felt comfortable describing fragrances, except with friends, but I’m going to do it as if I’m talking to them. The presentation is sober luxury, a bottle with a good grip and a direct, misty but potent sprayer. Upon spraying, the notes linger for seconds; you wish to hold onto them. Immediately, the honey settles, soft, already accompanied by another aroma. On my skin, I sense the plum very subtly. Ten minutes later, the spices rise—saffron and ginger—and that’s where that delight stays. I’d swear it carries some wood that comes and goes, giving it a warm, enveloping feel. I don’t sense the violet; I would have loved it; it would have been wonderful. All the notes go and come until the rum arrives to heat things up more. A couple of hours later, it settles with vanilla and touches of toffee. For now, I don’t sense the chocolate everyone talks about; maybe it appears later; I’ve worn it for over 5 hours and it’s still evolving. On my first outing, I received compliments from the girl at the salon. It’s a fragrance with performance, which I value a lot. Important sillage. Three sprays (it’s 30 degrees here) and it’s there, firmly. I’m not a honey person; the only one I like is Elie Saab Le Parfum Intense. This has nothing to do with it; it’s a fine, elegant, warm, and enveloping gourmand. This box goes straight to the closet until December. In Christmas times, I love Shanghai Lily by Tom Ford for the spices, but this year it will take its place: Honey Extase, mmm, I already feel wrapped in its warmth for those cold days and nights. Thanks to Bertrand Duchafour and Pierre Flores for this marvelous creation and to Karina Dilone for being part of the project and introducing me to this perfume I’m already loving, which doesn’t resemble anything in my collection.

Honey Extase is a rich, well-made scent, totally unisex, with an elegant vibe and a luxurious feel. Whether you’re wearing loungewear or an expensive suit, this perfume breathes luxury. Upon spraying, I thought of Kilian’s Back to Black, but they have nothing to do with each other. They seemed similar because of that potent honey, apricot, and sweet notes, but after a minute, nothing in common. It lasts about 7 hours on skin and has a powerful sillage that’s noticeable wherever you go. It’s absolutely delicious; it makes you drool over the sweetness, but it’s not a typical gourmand; it’s refined and elegant. A total hit. It couldn’t be a bad perfume if Kari from Dearmakeupdiary created it; she understands everything. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This perfume is a true marvel, a genuine ode to honey and a dream for gourmand lovers. The first thing is its originality. I’m a fan of gourmands; I have many swirling around in vanilla or chocolate, but I never thought I’d be interested in a honey one. It was a resounding success. It’s exquisitely crafted; I perceive high quality. Even if someone doesn’t like honey, if you’re a gourmand lover, you’ll be hooked. It smells like realistic honey, never alone; it’s the heart of the fragrance, accompanied by chocolate, tonka bean, and caramelized notes, without falling into cloying territory. It’s sophisticated, sweet, elegant, and refined—a perfume with capital letters—and it lasts many hours. I’ve read it smells like apricot; I sense it slightly, along with a subtle rum, but in the background, nothing overpowers. I don’t sense the violet or flowers from Fragrantica. It highlights its unisex character. These fragrances are usually feminine, but I’m a man, and it works perfectly on my skin. Nobody told me it smelled like a woman. It’s because the honey is darkened by the chocolate and the liqueur aspect, giving it body, depth, and an appetizing darkness that suits male skin. I’m surprised; it’s become one of my most appreciated perfumes in just two days. Addictive, cozy, and promising for cold months. The longevity is brutal. I put it on at four in the afternoon and it smelled the same; it projected well. I showered and came out, and with the sponge, I could still smell the base fixative, very pleasant and ambered. I went to bed and I was still smelling it. When I smell it, I seem to see Karina with those lively eyes. Even though I’m a fan of Karina, I promise it’s a gem of gourmand perfumery, whether she created it or not; here we give true opinions to help us out.

I received this fragrance with high expectations. The notes are everything I could ask for! Not disappointed at all; it’s perfect for me. An exquisite honey scent, not cloying at all since I’m a gourmand lover. On my skin, it highlights a sweet, juicy fig, honey, chocolate, and a touch of saffron. I can’t yet speak to the sillage and performance fairly because where I live it’s infernally hot; I’ll update on that later. Anyone who loves gourmand scents will absolutely love this!

Finally, it arrived! I was blown away by this perfume; it smells truly luxurious on my skin. The dark chocolate and honey really stand out, and I can also detect a hint of dark rum, just like the ones from my home country, Cuba. Honestly, Karina, you nailed this with a 10/10—congrats! 🍾 I’m waiting for your next one; please treat us to something that can handle Miami’s infernal heat this time. Blessings.

It arrived with high expectations, and the notes are perfect for me—I wasn’t disappointed! For me, it’s the ideal one. An exquisite honey, not cloying at all, perfect for a gourmand lover. On my skin, the sweet, juicy blackcurrant stands out, along with honey, chocolate, and a hint of saffron. I can’t judge the sillage and performance fairly yet because it’s infernally hot here; I’ll let you know later. Anyone who loves gourmands will love this perfume, for sure.

It’s officially on the Navitus website since August 14, 2023. Free shipping to the US and UK. Europe also has tax-free deals because Navitus covers everything, including Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, and France. Thanks for the support and love! 🫶🏼