Miel Extase by Navitus Parfums

Every skin and every nose is a different world, and to each their own. But when I see people criticizing it without trying it… oh well. This is my personal opinion; it might be different from yours (and that’s okay), but it’s sincere. Dear Fragrantica, the violet note isn’t correct; it’s wood violet. I’m a lover of honey and ginger, so it was likely I’d like it. When the perfumery paper arrived, I couldn’t take it away from my nose; it’s ADDICTIVE. Finally, I tried it on my skin (very poor, crocodile-like) and besides beating the scent on the paper, it has ideal performance. My nose is that of an amateur, but I’m a good honey singer; as a child, they even gave me pieces of honeycomb, and here there is a wonderful honey, a synesthesia that makes me taste it. There’s much more than honey, but the fragrance honors its name. If you like ginger, it’s glorious here. All wrapped in a slightly tipsy halo; I feel the apricot as candied fruit, a beautiful touch of saffron (it nuances but doesn’t overwhelm), the sweetness of vanilla and other sweet notes. I also sense a bit of dark chocolate. As it progresses, I feel it becoming more woody, always headlined by honey. It’s sweet but doesn’t cloy. Although I like compliments, I don’t seek them; I perfume myself mainly for myself. To my surprise, my husband complimented it (he likes 1 out of every 50 I show him, which is frustrating). I think it’s better to use it in cool and medium temperatures. It has a dark touch, very sexy, great for the night. But being sweet, cozy, warm, and comforting, it’s ideal for pampering yourself at home. This wonder gives me darkness and light. I don’t have Devil’s Sweet, so I can’t compare it; it doesn’t resemble anything I own. For me, a beautiful addiction; I can’t stop sniffing myself when I wear it (I’d even bite myself). If you like honey and ginger, I hope you can try it.

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.

After months of thinking about whether to buy it or not due to such opposite opinions (people who hate it and people who adore it), I decided to take the risk and I must say I’m very glad. I don’t consider myself a lover of honey perfumes, and that held me back, along with comments that it was dark… When it arrived, I can only say that spraying it made me feel happy because I liked it so much. It’s a perfume of exceptional quality where the honey is felt but is wrapped in apricots, nuts, spices, liquor, tonka bean… it’s spectacular. I do find the same vibe as Devil’s Sweet by Narcotica; that’s why I don’t understand why people who love Devil’s Sweet don’t like Honey Extase. For me, Honey Extase is of infinitely higher quality and has a much more refined aroma; I agree with Taurien that it is sweet and mature. Regarding its longevity and trail, I confirm it’s spectacular, and since it arrived, it created an addiction in me and I can’t stop using it (despite having over 400 perfumes and feeling the need to use the rest). Definitely, if you have the chance, I encourage you to try it; in my case, I resisted for 4 months and now it’s one of the best acquisitions of 2023. Well done, Karina, I knew that coming from you it couldn’t be a dark perfume… it’s very yours, elegant and classy.

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.

With the huge hype, I decided to buy a decant before splurging on the full bottle. Although Karina is nice, I’m not going to sycophantically praise her perfume, even though it’s not bad. All I sense is an overwhelming honey with nuts, saffron, and tonka bean, maybe vanilla and a touch of saffron in the dry down. I say overwhelming because I made the mistake of wearing it in the morning and felt like I was suffocating. I think it’s better for cold days; I perceive it as linear, and in my case, it’s more pleasant after 3 hours when the intensity drops. On my skin, it lasted 14 hours, with high projection for the first 3 hours before gradually fading. Would I buy it? No, it’s not my type. Is the hype justified? If you like honey, yes, it’s imposing and you can enjoy it for hours. My verdict: absolutely, try it before buying a big bottle that you might not be able to wear because the scent is too strong.

I absolutely loved it; it’s an ode to honey that dominates the entire fragrance. Right out of the bottle, it smells like honey with a brief touch of tobacco, then the fruity notes kick in with juicy cherries. It feels like liquid honey—sweet and deep without being cloying. Over time, the honey darkens, revealing spiced tonka and the heat of ginger. At 9 hours, it smells like comb honey with beeswax. Moderate trail and lasts about 12 hours. Compared to Dulce Diablo, this one feels more mature, dense, and unisex, less sweet, with honey as the absolute star. Ideal for those seeking something distinguished. I also tried layering it with Scandal By Night and Chocolate Queen, but I enjoy it solo to keep its personality intact. Congratulations, 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.

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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.

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 is now available for sale on the official Navitus website starting August 14, 2023. Free shipping is offered within the US and the UK. There are also deals and discounts available for Europe, with no customs duties to pay since Navitus covers the costs. A list of eligible European countries includes Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, and France. Thank you all for your amazing support and love 🫶🏼, I am eternally grateful.

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.

Finally, it arrived and I was blown away; it smells super luxurious. Dark chocolate and honey stand out, and I get a dark rum vibe, like the ones from Cuba. Seriously, Karina, you nailed it with a 10, congratulations! 🍾 I’m waiting for your second fragrance for these infernal Miami heatwaves. Blessings.

I love its fruity, sweet, and different opening, but the dry-down smells like Scandal by Night. I liked it, although I would have preferred it to stay as it was in the opening or development. It lasts a long time and has generated compliments.

I have it in Texas, USA 🤩🤩