The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Julien Rasquinet composed Creme Imperiale for Navitus Parfums. Its structure opens with Indian jasmine sambac and Sicilian lemon, pairing floral creaminess with clear citrus brightness. Plum adds a rounded fruitiness, while Ceylon cinnamon introduces warmth and a restrained aromatic heat. Iris lends a cool, powdery quality to the floral heart, and Egyptian geranium brings a green-rosy accent alongside Turkish rose. The name suggests a sense of richness without making the fragrance read as food, cream, or dessert. Instead, that impression comes through texture and contrast: polished florals move against citrus, fruit, spice, and woods, keeping the composition balanced, expressive, and layered.
Indian jasmine sambac appears both in the opening and later as a base presence, giving the composition a continuous floral thread. Plum rounds the scent without reducing it to a simple fruity accord. Ceylon cinnamon adds a controlled flicker of heat, while iris gives the flowers a cool, powderry edge. Turkish rose contributes depth and softness, and Egyptian geranium adds a subtle rosy-green accent. Beneath these notes, guaiac wood and cedarwood lend structure and dryness. Benzoin deepens the finish with a warm sweetness that complements the woods rather than overwhelming them.
The evolution
The opening catches attention with Sicilian lemon set against the creamy brightness of Indian jasmine sambac. Their contrast gives the first impression both freshness and floral fullness. As the scent develops, plum adds juicy depth, Turkish rose brings a velvety floral character, and iris keeps the heart cool and composed. Ceylon cinnamon and Egyptian geranium form a gently aromatic-spicy layer around these notes, adding warmth without eclipsing the florals. During the drydown, jasmine continues as the main floral body. Benzoin introduces amber-rich sweetness, while guaiac wood and cedarwood give the composition drier, more grounded edges. The result retains its warm floral, fruity, citrus, and spice character as it settles into a balanced woody finish, with community feedback indicating favorable longevity.
Cultural impact
Creme Imperiale translates the suggestion of cream into a composition of jasmine sambac, lemon, plum, rose, iris, cinnamon, geranium, benzoin, guaiac wood, and cedarwood. It offers an invitation to explore the contrast at its center: bright citrus and lush florals sit beside fruit, powder, spice, sweetness, and dry woods. The jasmine provides continuity, while lemon keeps the opening vivid and plum adds depth. Iris and geranium shape the floral heart, and the base notes give it a warm, structured finish.
The House
Navitus ParfumsNavitus Parfums is a niche fragrance house that crafts scent collections for collectors who value narrative depth and ingredient integrity. Since its first release in 2019 the brand has built a catalogue of more than 70 perfumes, each framed as a moment in time. The house draws its name from the Latin word for energy and passion, a concept that guides every bottle from concept to launch.
The Creator
Julien RasquinetBold, unexpected combinations define Rasquinet's signature. He constructs fragrances that are simultaneously dramatic and harmonious, pushing material boundaries while maintaining wearability.
