Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade Extrait De Parfum (Bertrand Duchaufour) 2024 + Melting Ice Cream Giveaway

Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade

Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade by Olya Bar

Created  by Bertrand Duchaufour (in collaboration with YouTube fragrance influencer Sharida Moore), this scent is a full celebration of vanilla in all its glory. Creamy, smoky, and dusted with caramelized brown sugar, it’s like the most decadent dessert you can imagine.

To me, it smells like a holiday escape to a rustic cabin in the woods, where the whole family gathers around the fireplace to celebrate. It’s cozy evenings on the couch, sharing stories and family legends, indulging in sugary treats, and digging into vanilla ice cream left out just long enough to soften, filling the house with its nostalgic, mouthwatering aroma.

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Close up of Navitus Outer leather packaging

Outside, the world is a snow-kissed wonderland, the sharp, crisp air carrying the earthy scent of pine and the faint smokiness of the fireplace. The cabin itself feels like a cocoon of warmth against the chill—a sanctuary where the golden glow of the fire dances on wooden beams and the rich aroma of smoldering logs creates an atmosphere of serene intimacy. There’s an electric anticipation in the air, the kind that only the holidays can bring, where every shared laugh, every clink of dessert plates, and every cherished moment feels like part of something timeless and magical.

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Rustic cabin in the woods during winter holidays via unsplash

Is Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade an overly complex fragrance that morphs into endless stages over hours? No, its beauty lies in its simplicity. But let me tell you—there’s something about the brown sugar and the toffee accord here that adds a fun twist. The vanilla ice cream accord adds a playful sweetness, reminiscent of frosting on a freshly baked cake. At the heart, vanilla caviar brings depth and a subtle boozy warmth, giving the fragrance a richer, more sophisticated edge, while the cashmeran accord makes the base feel more airy.

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Vanilla Ice cream via Unsplash

Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade Extrait De Parfum is like taking a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, sprinkling it with heaps of brown sugar, and then getting wild by setting it ablaze. The caramelized sweetness gives off that slightly burned-in-the-oven vibe, and just when you think it couldn’t get more indulgent, you throw in some toffee candies for good measure. It’s a sugary dessert in full sensory overdrive. Excessive? Maybe. But how else am I supposed to walk you through a scent without letting your imagination run wild? This isn’t a groundbreaking formula, nor is it trying to be. It delivers exactly what I think it’s meant to—warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. In fact, it made me crave ice cream so badly that I had to stop writing mid-article, grab my fanciest dessert cup (because dessert deserves good dishware), and devour a few scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with crunchy waffle bits.

What can I say? I have a sweet tooth—for both scents and snacks. And this fragrance? It’s a treat worth savoring.

Notes: Bergamot, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cashmeran, Brown Sugar, Toffee, Amberwood, Vanilla Caviar,  Crystal Musk, Peruvian White Amber.

The bottle of Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade Extrait de Parfum was kindly gifted to me but opinions are always my own.

Olya Bar, Editor.

Editor’s Note: Please read Michelyn’s interview with Bertrand Duchaufour here.

Enjoy Olya’s review of Navitus Parfums Splendeur Absolu here and Lost In a Dream here.

Watch Steven’s Review of the three plus two you should be wearing and Navitus Baklava Royale here.

Mahni Cassonade by Navitus Parfums

Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade by Olya Bar

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31 comments

  • I also have a sweet tooth and I love a gourmand. I love how Olya says it delivers on warmth comfort and nostalgia. Sometimes this is just what I’m looking for.

  • Ramses Perez says:

    An ice cream date wearing Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade? Sign me up! I like that Olya mentioned is not an overcomplicated fragrance that goes through lots of stages because most people don’t care about that, they just want to wear something simple that smells good. Gourmand scents are here to stay and this is proof of that. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vanilla caviar note (accord?) on a fragrance before so this must really be a rich sweet scent. Sharida has built a fan base for some years now reviewing fragrances and she has always stated gourmands are one of her favorite types of fragrance so this was a match made in heaven. Should I be so lucky to win this, it’s going to be one I wear to death as vanilla still is my favorite note. Cheers from the USA.

  • Hello , Pastry Chef in the house 🙂

    ☆ “Created by Bertrand Duchaufour (in collaboration with YouTube fragrance influencer Sharida Moore), this scent is a full celebration of vanilla in all its glory. Creamy, smoky, and dusted with caramelized brown sugar, it’s like the most decadent dessert you can imagine.”
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    ☆ “The vanilla ice cream accord adds a playful sweetness, reminiscent of frosting on a freshly baked cake”

    Thank you Olya for all the beautiful culinary references and reminding me I promised my girlfriend a secluded cabin in the woods weekend. I’ll follow your advice and not only book a cabin, but treat myself and my girlfriend with my own Madagascar vanilla extract ice-cream and some Caramelized Brow Sugar Tarts.
    Bertrand Duchaufour career is remarkable , he cooked so many successful, beautiful and popular fragrances , from Jubilation XXV from Amouage to Timbuktu,to Traversee du Bosphore and Noir Exquis from L’Artisan Parfumeur , Chocolate Queen and Baklava Royale – my favorite Navitus Parfums .
    Speaking of Traversee du Bosphore thanks to Michelyn interview from 14 years ago I know know the story behind the fragrance :

    ☆ “Rebonjour Bertrand! Wow this is some set-up. Please tell me the story behind creating “Traversee du Bosphore”?

    BD: Charniere. (Translated it means a junction between both worlds) Istanbul is the door between the East and West. At the beginning the project we had in mind to make a travel fragrance that evoked a trip on the “Orient Express”; but there was a lot of difficulties with trademarks and ownership, so we didn’t do that exact project. We took another idea; rather than a trip going to Istanbul, we were to be in Instanbul. So I spent ten days over there, to find the best pretext for something that was Oriental but different than the traditional oriental notes. In creating this perfume, for me it was very important to show duality. The leather contrasted with the Turkish Delight is very important element of this fragrance.”

    Appreciate the gourmandish review, Michelyn Camen interview with Bertrand Duchaufour from 2010 , and of course the giveaway campaign ‍
    USA

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    I love the honesty in Olya’s review, just because a fragrance might be simple, that doesn’t make it bad. I have my moods, and quite a lot of the time, I prefer a simple, down to earth fragrance that isn’t telling a complex story. This one sounds simply delicious and delightful. I am always on the lookout for an ice cream scent that doesn’t hurt my teeth and that has a woody balance. I just think this one by Navitus would fit the bill for me. Love. I live in Oregon.

  • Wow at all the famous names working on fragrances for Navitus, I’m so pumped for Mahni Cassonade . Bertrand Duchaufour is a famous perfumer for a good reason , I’m aware of Sharida Moore too , I follow her on Instagram and YouTube.
    I like how Olya described the fragrance, delicious vanilla ice-cream, sugar and toffee accords on bed of pine and faint smokiness of the fireplace.
    With the help of Bertrand Duchaufour different ice-cream pastries meets comfort and niche perfumery, my expectations are so high, can’t wait. Personally I’m glad Mahni Cassonade is a great gourmand done in a more nostalgic way.
    My favorite Navitus Parfums is Vivamor
    Thank you Olya , Bertrand Duchaufour , Navitus , Sharida Moore , Michelyn
    USA

  • I really like how Mahni Cassonade is made by such a great, and accomplished perfumer like Bertrand Duchaufour , with creative direction of YouTube fragrance influencer Sharida Moore , thanks for the info .
    I’d love to win the fragrance because of the slightly earthy and faintly smoky notes , also the delicious gourmand aspects , especially the vanilla ice cream , the frosting on a freshly baked cake and the toffee candies . Relaxing and a bit seductive fragrance i believe. I know I’d enjoy Mahni Cassonade all Winter long.
    Aubade (Lyrik) , collaboration between Julien Rasquinet and Dominique Ropion , is the best Navitus fragrance I’ve smelled . Aubade (Lyrik) , The Embrace and Navus are the Navitus Parfums fragrances I own.
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • Actually of all the flavors vanilla is in my top three favorite and the one I buy the most hands down. Why mess with the best? It’s just perfection imo and so versatile. I’d imagine this perfume to be also. Something not pretentious and perfectly fine for layering.
    I am in the USA.

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    I have a sweet tooth as well. I hear good things about the house of Navitus and the notes in this fragrance sound amazing.

    What stood to me by Olya’s review is when she said “it smells like a holiday escape to a rustic cabin in the woods, where the whole family gathers around the fireplace to celebrate.” I’m sold on this one.

    Los Angeles Ca. USA

  • I am so excited to try this one! Loved the review and the visuals of being with family around the holidays. Made my mouth water!

  • ianbradleyandrews says:

    I love Bertie and this sounds awesome. I need a new gourmand! I’d love to win and live in Indiana.

  • Olya’s review had me wanting Vanilla Ice cream. This certainly sounds like a gourmand I need to try. Perfect for Winter weather. USA NY

  • I really enjoyed reading the details of this review. I think I’ve smelled a few other Duchaufour creations that were vanilla inspired and found them compelling. What in the world is Vanilla Caviar? 🙂 My sweet tooth needs to know. Regardless, vanilla has been a continual cozy go to scent for me this winter and I would love to try this take on vanilla.

  • This sounds lovely, almost as comforting and warming as when I eat ice cream on days when I’m feeling down. It would be great to try it.
    Roseville CA, USA

  • i have yet to try anything from Navitus but this sounds about what I need to shelter from the cold. Not certain what Vanilla Caviar is but I am on this. Duchaufour is one of my favs. I am in the Us

  • Well, Olya made me crave vanilla ice cream too! Lovely review, very descriptive, enough to make me hungry! This sounds like a lovely comfort scent for the colder months!

  • Yum! Mahni Cassonade is a gourmand made for cozying up to a roaring fire in winter. The carmelized brown sugar and toffee accords seem to give complexity to the variety of vanilla accords on a warm amber and musk base. I’m not familiar with vanilla caviar, but the description of a boozy vanilla sounds wonderful. MD, USA.

  • Working with Bertrand Duchaufour is a major plus for Navitus Parfums , in my opinion one of the best perfumers ever. He composed multiple iconic fragrances for different niche and indie brands, and i really like his work with Navitus and their sub-brands Vivamor and Galleria Parfums.
    Navitus Parfums fragrances are all made with quality ingredients, and composed by renowned perfumers, so no surprise here. I like Olya’s information about how Mahni Cassonade was made , collab with Sharida Moore, the scent profile and its mouthwatering qualities. I haven’t smelled the fragrance yet, but Bertrand Duchaufour knows how to compose great smelling gourmands , because of the delicious full-bodied vanilla ice-cream with brown sugar and extra toffee candies I’ll be happy to win a bottle. Supplementary pine and faint smokiness of the fireplace are very much welcomed too .
    If I have to rate my favorite Navitus Parfums fragrances , not counting Vivamor and Galleria Parfums:
    1. Soir Exclusif , also composed by Bertrand Duchaufour
    2. Serenade/Empyreal/Baklava Royale
    3. Exralt Nuit/The Embrace
    All profiles I already follow , including Sharida Moore at @sharida_m , @waltherp99bg
    Thanks a lot
    USA

  • I’m most intrigued by the smoky aspect of this fragrance. I love that note in an upscale dessert, and I suspect it’s doing a lot of work here to balance out the sweet vanilla, brown sugar, and toffee accords. The musk and Cashmeran also sound like they make for an easygoing drydown. Fun!

    I’m in the USA.

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I too have a sweet tooth for fragrances and this sounds delicious. I love the cozy imagery evoked in your review! I haven’t tried any by this house yet and this one sounds perfect for winter. Thanks for the draw. From the US.

  • Not overly complex but its beauty lies in its simplicity. Olya, you certainly had my imagination in Turbo Drive—sweet tooth or not, count me on this gourmand.

  • I’m always ready for sensual, deep and rich cold weather fragrances done right ✅
    Coziness, positive emotions , romantic occasions all are part of the festive sensation coming from Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade

    “What is your idea of a perfect social evening?
    BD: Spending time with good friends. An intimate dinner.”

    It’s interesting how the recommended by Michelyn interview is from 14 years ago , yet Bertrand Duchaufour had the same thing in mind when creating Mahni Cassonade
    The fragrance is super delicious and so well blended . I’m exited for the fireplace burning and cozy cabin in the woods, and the decent amounts of vanilla ice cream scoops with toffee on top touches . As far as I’m concerned Mahni Cassonade checks all the boxes, I’ll gladly wear it on dates, parties , concerts or serene cabin trips.
    Other than so many modern masterpieces like Amouage Jubilation XXV, Penhaligon’s Sartorial, L’Artisan Noir Exquis ,Traversee du Bosphore etc Bertrand Duchaufour is also the perfumer behind my favorite Navitus Parfums fragrances Baklava Royale , Lost in A Dream and Absolutio, thanks to Olya I know he did great again with Mahni Cassonade
    Exciting giveaway , USA
    Regards

  • I love watching Sharida on YouTube. The most decadent dessert appeals to me. Also that Bertrand is the perfumer. His creations (even though this one is “simple”) are amazing. Dessert does deserve a beautiful bowl or plate. The bottle is beautiful. Thanks for the chance. USA.

  • Arian Jamali says:

    In Olya’s review it’s stated that it is a straightforward fragrance and it gets the job done. Sometimes all i need to feel cozy is a simple fragrance, which this fragrance checks the box for me.

  • I enjoy Olya’s reviews,always so descriptive. This fragrance sounds absolutely delicious. I like the how it gives vibes of a holiday escape,cozy evenings, that is nostalgic, and is a mouthwatering aroma.

  • smellikeheaven says:

    Olyas review was amazing and right on point, personally am not a fan of gourmand fragrances, HOWEVER, THIS, is amazing, absolutely gorgueus, just how described, nostalgic to me of memories i miss, back in my home country. Olya very much inspired me to give another chance for other gourmand fragrances, and to read her reviews even more! Thank you for the review! And since its also a giveaway, id be astonished to have this perfume, its the kind of scent you get up from bed and go over to just for the reminder of the scents beauty, hopefully wont get diabetes by the cravings of ice crym with syrup. Actually, ill give in this time haha!

  • Thank you to Navitus and Cafleurebon for this draw opportunity. I loved the way Olya described these vanilla ice cream-based desserts. They made me hungry as well as eager to sniff this delicious-sounding perfume. I live in the USA.

  • Such a delicious combination of notes! Particularly Vanilla Ice Cream, Brown Sugar and Toffee!! I’m a gourmand lover, so this one has my name written all over it! I’ve purchased several Navitus men’s scents for my boyfriend and love them. But I’d really like to have one for myself, to have as part of my personal fragrance collection. Merry Christmas to you all!

    I live in the USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    I used to reject gourmand fragrances. What a fool I was. They can be so utterly delicious, just like the way Olya described Mahni Cassonade Extrait de Parfum. I could picture the rustic cabin in the woods, the holidays so close around the corner, the desserts served on fancy china, a fire crackling in t he background. Simple pleasures to be sure, but so deliciously necessary.
    I live in the USA.

  • I was captivated by Olya’s ability to capture the essence of the fragrance, both in terms of its composition and the unique sensory experience it evokes. I also appreciate the recognition of Creative Director Sharida M. and Master Perfumer Bertrand D. This piece provides a comprehensive understanding of the fragrance’s creation and the journey it invites you on, all presented in an engaging and accessible manner. Mahni Cassonade is undoubtedly a fragrance I’m drawn to.

  • Winter is a time to cherish the simple joys of life , a book by the burning fireplace , vanilla ice-cream , a few slices of cake and a good whiskey.
    Beautiful pictures by Olya, her review was like a trip to woodlands , no neighbors just sweet treats and festive sensations. I like Mahni Cassonade versatility for relaxing like occasions, I can’t go wrong with a gourmand fragrance sprinkled with brown sugar , and made by a genius like Bertrand Duchaufour.
    My favorite Navitus Parfums fragrance is Navus , I’m also into XO Brandy, Absolutio , and Vivamor .
    “….
    -It was the first time I ever drank Cognac.
    -What do you drink?
    -BD: Whiskey. I love whiskey.”
    So Bertrand Duchaufour is a whiskey lover but he also appreciates cognac? Interested info 🙂 Thanks to Olya and Michelyn interview I’ll treat myself with a few scoops of vanilla ice-cream now and Yamazaki 12-Year now , cheers and thank you for the opportunity
    USA