Nahema
“Nahema by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a floral, rose composition with a green undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Jean-Paul Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 89 fragrances · b. 1937 · French
“I am the last Guerlain to make perfume. After me, the house continues — but the family chapter closes.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history. Taking the creative helm of the house in 1955, he continued the family's tradition of creating deeply personal, emotionally rich fragrances. His masterpieces — Habit Rouge, Vétiver, Samsara, and Héritage — are cornerstones of the perfume canon. Jean-Paul brought a more modern, sometimes daring sensibility to the Guerlain tradition, while always maintaining the house's legendary commitment to the finest raw materials.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Nahema, Guerlain
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