CardamomOpens with
LabdanumHeart
LeatherDries down to
Jean-Pierre BéthouartThe nose · 22 fragrances · also made Forever and Ever Dior (2006)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Cacharel · Sold as masculine
Nemo
A leather-bound book in a dimly lit study, where the scent of spices and woods intertwine, creating an atmosphere of quiet confidence.
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NemoMid-range · $40–100
54%Similar accords, often for less9PM Elixir · AfnanBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000, Nemo by Cacharel is an Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by Jean-Pierre Bethouart. It opens with fresh and warm spices like cardamom and nutmeg, which blend seamlessly into a heart of lavender and betel pepper. The base notes, featuring labdanum, leather, vanilla, and cedar, create a complex yet harmonious composition that is both spicy and woody. Nemo stands out for its rich layers and the way it balances freshness with warmth.
Apply one or two sprays to allow the fresh top notes to mingle with the warmer base. The fragrance blooms over time, so it's best to let it develop naturally on your skin without layering too much.
Fig. 01 — Nemo, Cacharel
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Jean-Pierre Béthouart
From chemistry to Caron's Parfum SacréJean-Pierre Béthouart is a French perfumer born in Picardy who studied chemistry before discovering perfumery, beginning his career at Givaudan in 1981 and working there until 1987, after which he became a senior perfumer at Firmenich.
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A community favourite: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 8%.