Navegar L'Artisan Parfumeur 1998

Cocinar (Spanish - to cook) would also be quite a fitting name. Because anyone who takes a deep breath here in anticipation of a classic aquatic will soon find themselves disillusioned and ready to give up. Navegar was undoubtedly designed for a subtle appearance.

Overall, we are dealing with a - quite well-made - galley scent. It smells herbal, steamed, peppery, everything that finds its way into Smutjes Kochschürze throughout a long workday. It has also been significantly diluted from all the hand wiping after numerous rounds of washing up.

Please don't get me wrong, Navegar definitely has its charm. However, I feel that a touch more ruggedness could have benefited the composition. I can still detect a bit of lime. The rum has been heavily diluted by the captain. And one waits in vain for fresh spray to stir up the kitchen aromas a bit: the porthole remains closed.