guerlain Nahema Eau De Parfum
4.2
Overall
Accords
floral
woody
aldehydic
fresh
sweet
Notes Pyramid
Top
RosePeachAldehydesGreen notesBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
Bulgarian roseHyacinthYlang‑ylangLilacJasmineLily‑of‑the‑valleyBulgarian RoseYlang‑YlangLily‑of‑the‑ValleyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Peru balsamSandalwoodPassionfruitVanillaVetiverPeru Balsam
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Described as an “exuberant and joyful grand dame of roses” with a velvety rose core.
- ✅ Praised for its timeless elegance and the way the rose evolves into a warm, honey‑like amber base.
- ✅ Fans note its excellent longevity and the way it transforms from a fresh, green opening to a sophisticated, creamy dry‑down.
- ✅ Big classic elegant rose.
- ✅ Exuberant and joyful grand dame of roses.
- ✅ Stunning, even in bee bottle form!
- ✅ A beautiful, timeless rose fragrance.
- ✅ Exuberant and joyful grand dame of roses – a classic elegant rose.
- ✅ Beautiful vintage soapy rose that dries down into honeyed resins.
- ✅ A stunning, hyper‑realistic rose that feels like a rose bouquet in a glass.
- ✅ Rich, warm rose with delicate sweetness and a touch of bitterness – a timeless beauty.
- ❌ The opening is often called harsh, overly aldehydic and reminiscent of a car air‑freshener.
- ❌ Some reviewers find the Peru balsam base “annoying” or too balsamic.
- ❌ A few users report the scent can feel too green or woody, making it less appealing for those who prefer sweeter roses.
- ❌ The opening can be harsh, green and reminiscent of cigarettes.
- ❌ Peru balsam in the base is described as annoying by some users.
- ❌ Too powdery or overwhelming for those who prefer lighter roses.
- ❌ Can cause nausea or a car‑air‑freshener feeling for some wearers.
- ❌ The opening is harsh, green‑woody and can feel like a car air‑freshener.
- ❌ Some find the aldehydic burst overwhelming and the perfume nauseating.
- ❌ The rose can disappear quickly for those expecting a strong, continuous rose presence.
- ❌ Older formulations can smell dated or overly powdery to modern noses.
