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.
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.
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.
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.
Navitus Parfums Mahni Cassonade by Olya Bar
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