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Nahema
A walk through a lush botanical garden where sunlight filters through leaves and the air is filled with the mingled scents of fresh blooms and earthy woods.
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NahemaPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessCalandre · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Nahema, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and launched in 1979, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that exemplifies the luxurious tradition of Guerlain. The composition opens with a vibrant burst of aldehydes and green notes, leading to a heart of rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley, which blend into a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver. This fragrance is a proof of Guerlain's commitment to using rare and luxurious materials, showcasing the brand’s innovative use of synthetic components alongside natural essences.
Nahema's aldehydic opening is bright but fleeting, so apply it in layers for a more sustained presence. The warm base notes take time to develop, making this fragrance perfect for evening wear when you want something that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Nahema, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
The Nahema line
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The originalNahemaGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Rabanne · 1969CalandreShares 6 of its 14 notes$40–100★ 4.20 (1,347)49%Match
Rochas · 1984Lumiere (2000)Shares 6 of its 16 notes$40–100★ 3.73 (301)50%Match
LanvinEau ArpegeShares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.48 (31)51%Match
Shiseido · 1967MaiShares 6 of its 17 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (1)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 14%.