Ambrosia Imperiale, from Navitus Parfums was released in 2024. The perfumer behind this creation is Bertrand Duchaufour. It has the top notes of Banana, Cinnamon, Davana, Orange, and Rum, middle notes of Amberwood, Dates, Jasmine, and Orchid, and base notes of Benzoin, Caramel, Cream, Musk, Saffron, and Vanilla.
Appetising but not overly sweet. The composition opens with banana drenched in rum, with a touch of cinnamon and orange, but thanks to the davana note the banana smells more green than fully ripe, which makes the fragrance more interesting.
Next comes a date note lifted by a hint of amberwood , threaded with a light floral accent. The base is gently saffron-tinged and resinous, with a touch of musk, sweetened by caramel and vanilla. It’s an enveloping scent, but without excessive sweetness.It shares a similar theme with Banana Flambee by Demeter, but that one is, in my view, rather cloying, whereas Ambrosia is much easier to wear. Projection reaches about an arm’s length, and longevity is around 6–7 hours.