Nemo (1999)
by Cacharel

I liked this very much straight from the first whiff ..
Nothing pungent or synthetic to my nose .. Reminds me of Opium PH & Varvatos ..
A super sexy frag .
*** 3.5 STARS ***

A charming, soft, yet spicy woody-oriental. The distinctive top note is probably mostly the result of combining lavender and betel pepper. The florals in the heart note (geranium, jasmine, and carnation) are sharpened by thyme and enriched by labdanum (an ambery resinoid). The base note anchors all these in cedar, patchouli, vanilla and a touch of leather. The overall impression is somewhat soft, but stimulating and uplifting, which is largely due to the spicy and woody notes. Having said that, it should be added that the floral notes provide a a captivating romantic aspect to the fragrance as well. Great in all weathers, this could be a work fragrance or something to brighten a casual evening engagement. It deserves high marks for its suave, self-assured, warm, and sprightly character.

Intially Nemo reminds me of Declaration by Cartier in all it's warm spicyness. The cardamom note lingers on top from the beginning. However, while Declaration begs a statement of you quite early, Nemo slips by in an elegant and subtle way, leaving no room for a negative response. This pattern continues throughout the drydown and ends up in a unique mixture of smoke and sweetness. If you like cardamom, don't miss out on this one.

Classy and sweet. I find this wearable as a casual scent. Better for a not so hot day or a not so cold day. Run of the mill but can lift your spirits. The incense doesn't project a feeling of "churchiness".

This review is under revision.

Of all Cacharel fragrances this one did nothing for my skin. It smelled good on others just not on me. On me it smelled synthetic while on others I smelled the incense and was a bit jealous. But I don't wear everything well and this one I couldn't. I kept hoping one day I could but now it's discontinued, but I guess I'll search on line for it and find a bottle for the collection just like I dream of one day hoping that Obsession will smell good on me too.