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Guerlain's Nahéma

post #1 of 8
9/21/08 at 12:41am
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Any of you guys wear Nahéma (rose, peach, tonka, vanilla)? I'd like to have a real Guerlain rose in my collection, and in the beginning I dismissed Nahéma as being too fruity-floral Ã* la Trésor, but - typically - the more I wear it, the more it intrigues me. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 8
9/21/08 at 4:03am

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Originally Posted by Mr. Guerlain View Post

Any of you guys wear Nahéma (rose, peach, tonka, vanilla)? I'd like to have a real Guerlain rose in my collection, and in the beginning I dismissed Nahéma as being too fruity-floral Ã* la Trésor, but - typically - the more I wear it, the more it intrigues me. Any feedback would be appreciated.

I have it and have worn it a few times. It is a beautiful rose scent, and I don't think the peach is too prominent. I think the hyacinth in this is a very good blender for the other notes, as are the lilac and muguet.
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post #3 of 8
9/21/08 at 8:44am
You guys have me curious about Nahema now. I've actually never really considered trying it out, even though I love to use a whole range of Guerlain fragrances. I suppose it's because I never really hear much talk about it.

I think I'll have to keep Nahema in mind to test in the near future
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post #4 of 8
9/21/08 at 9:42am
I remember it being wildly 'feminine' on my skin, but it's been a while since I tested it - maybe my threshold for florals has increased and I could wear it comfortably now.

What about Rose Barbare, Ulrik? Or the discontinued Rose Magnifica (Aqua Allegoria)?
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post #5 of 8
9/21/08 at 10:17am
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Mike, I also considered those two, though I haven't tried them. Problem is: Nahéma is THE rose of Guerlain. I have a vial that I've used four days now. It's strange: First day was very Trésor-feminine, next day it was tonka and vanilla (Ã* la Jicky) I noticed, third day more the bergamot and hyacinth (Ã* la Chamade), and today the whole blend. Problem is: I get used to the feminine Guerlains really quickly, and I'm afraid my surroundings will hate me smelling like Catherine Deneuve...

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I remember it being wildly 'feminine' on my skin, but it's been a while since I tested it - maybe my threshold for florals has increased and I could wear it comfortably now.

What about Rose Barbare, Ulrik? Or the discontinued Rose Magnifica (Aqua Allegoria)?
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post #6 of 8
9/21/08 at 10:34am
Nahema is very feminine IMO, reminding me of dried apricot or peach, but then I can't know how it goes with male skin.
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post #7 of 8
9/21/08 at 10:39am
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Originally Posted by Mr. Guerlain View Post

Mike, I also considered those two, though I haven't tried them. Problem is: Nahéma is THE rose of Guerlain. I have a vial that I've used four days now. It's strange: First day was very Trésor-feminine, next day it was tonka and vanilla (Ã* la Jicky) I noticed, third day more the bergamot and hyacinth (Ã* la Chamade), and today the whole blend. Problem is: I get used to the feminine Guerlains really quickly, and I'm afraid my surroundings will hate me smelling like Catherine Deneuve...



I understand completely.

Please try to source a sample of Rose Magnifica - I think you'll like it much better.
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post #8 of 8
9/21/08 at 1:12pm
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Please try to source a sample of Rose Magnifica - I think you'll like it much better.

OK Mike - since you insist I will try it out!
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