Master Perfumers
Navitus Parfums has created its vast collection of fragrances with the support from some of the most renowned master perfumers in the world. These masters of perfume help convert a creative idea into a reality using their style, scent aesthetic and interpretation. With these acclaimed individuals, Navitus Parfums has created unique and beautiful creations.
Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian is one of the most prolific – and acclaimed – perfumers of our time. At a very young age, Francis created Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male, which remains a global bestseller today; others include Iris Nobile for Acqua di Parma, Lanvin Rumeur, multi-award-winning Elie Saab Le Parfum, and a duo of fragrances for the Carven perfume house. Since he first began as a perfumer Francis has been taking risks, delighting our senses ???? and winning awards. At Maison Francis Kurkdjian, he has created global best sellers such as Baccarat Rouge and Grand Soir.
For Navitus Parfums, he has masterfully created Eidola.
Dominique Ropion
Dominique Ropion is the leading name in the perfume world with countless accolades, including the prestigious International Fragrance Prize. In addition to mega hits such as Mugler’s Alien, YSL Y, Armani Code or Portrait of a Lady and the Night from Frederic Malle, he has created many other niche classics.
Ropion is a master of perfume, and has created notable creations with Navitus Parfums namely The Key and Raised Spirits.
Sidonie Lancesseur
Sidonie Lancasseur is a renowned name in the niche perfume world and has created some magical frargrances throughout her career. Some of these notable creations include Kilian Paris’ Straight to Heaven, Straight to Heaven Extreme, Black Phantom, and Frapin, amongst many others.
Lancasseur is a master of perfume, and has created powerful creations with Navitus Parfums namely XO Brandy, Sartorial Nuit, Divine Aphrodisiac and Venom of Love.
Bertrand Duchaufour
Bertrand Duchaufour’s career began in the mid-80’s at the very center of the perfume universe, Grasse, where he trained as a new employee of the Lautier Florasynth group. In the quarter-century since, Duchaufour has become renowned in the niche perfume world. His commitment to create unique sensory experiences has lead to him having a career full of triumphs and bestsellers. Some of these notable creations include Comme des Garçons’ Incense Avignon, Amouage’s Jubilation XXV, L’Artisan’s Perfumeur’s Dzongkha, Nuit de Tubereuse, Timbuktu, Vanille Absoluement, and Fleur de Liane, amongst many others.
Duchaufour is a true master of modern perfume, and has created magical creations with Navitus Parfums namely Soir Exclusif, Chocolate Queen, Desir Infini, Nuit Royale, Ambrosia Imperiale Miel Extase, Amorous Intense, Mahni Cassonade, Baklava Royale and Lost In A Dream.
Julien Rasquinet
Julien Rasquinet is a renowned name in the niche perfume world creating fragrances including BDK Parfums’ Tabac Rose, Amouage Enclave, Histoires de Parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle, Valentino Noir Absolu, and many others.
Julien Rasquinet has masterfully crafted unique creations with Navitus Parfums called Crème Imperiale, Eau Debonaire and Raised Spirits.
Jorge Lee
Jorge Lee began his career when at Quest after which he was appointed perfumer at Givaudan France. Numerous prominent companies from diverse sectors have adopted Lee’s creations. Some of these notable creations include Nishane’s Fan Your Flames, Nishane’s Hacivat, Nishane’s Sultan Vetiver and also creations with Al Ghabra Parfums.
Lee has masterfully crafted unique creations with Navitus Parfums namely Vivamor, Aura Ultime and Luxe Absolu.
Jerome di Marino
If there is a current rising star of perfumery, Jérôme di Marino is it. The protégé of Francis Kurkdjian – the renowned perfumer behind Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male and Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez – the Paris-based creative has been lauded as a leading member of the new generation of noses to harness inspiration from outside beauty and put their twist on classic fragrance codes. Under Kurkdjian’s mentorship, di Marino has produced some of the biggest launches of the past few years from Carven to Elie Saab, as well as his own independent ventures.
For Navitus Parfums, he has masterfully co-created with Francis Kurkdjian Eidola and Kind Intentions.
Lucas Sieuzac
Lucas Sieuzac comes from a dynasty of French perfumers and has more than 25 years’ experience and has worked at companies like Florasynth- Paris & Grasse, Créations Aromatiques and Symrise in Paris and Cosmo International Fragrances in Miami. His work has been acknowledged with a “Prix Lalique” from the Centre du Luxe et de la Creation. He has created fragrances such as Azzaro Now Man, Givenchy Play, Jil Sander Style Pastels.
Sieuzac has masterfully crafted unique creations for Navitus Parfums including Reve Nuit.
Olaf Larsen
Olaf Larsen is a senior perfumer and won the Perfumer of the Year award in Beautyworld Middle East 2021. His favourite olfactive family is orientals and he has created notable creations for major brands like Arabian Oud.
Larsen has uniquely crafted fragrances with Navitus Parfums namely Reve Nuit and Paradis Exotique.
Berengere Bourgarel
Berengere Bourgarel is an upcoming talented perfumer who’s energetic approach brings forth movement in her creations. She loves to create fragrances with depth, warmth and complexity that enveloping and sensual notes bring forth. Her favourite materials include fir balsam absolute, citrus, moss and leather.
Berengere has co-created Amorous Intense for Navitus Parfums.
Pierre Flores
Pierre Flores is an upcoming talent in fine fragrance and has created fragrances for many french and arabian brands including Arabian Oud, Ajmal. Nuxe, La Chenaie and Les Petits Plaisirs.
Flores loves to work with ingredients such as tonka bean, tuberose and orientals.