Score
84/100

Guerlain Nahema

1979Jean-Paul Guerlain

“Rose, peach, and aldehydes over greens — Guerlain's 1979 grand rose masterpiece, formal feminine.”

Nahema
floral
rose
green

Nahema

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The take

What works

  • ●1979 rose-peach-aldehyde grand opulent radiant masterpiece
  • ●A grand rose nobody else at the party will be wearing

Trade-offs

  • ●Sharp medicinal-waxy opening tests patience
  • ●Vintage character feels dated

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Notes

Top

RoseRosePeachPeachAldehydesAldehydesGreen NotesGreen NotesBergamotBergamot

Mid

Bulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseHiacynthHiacynthYlang-YlangYlang-YlangLilacLilacJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Peru BalsamPeru BalsamSandalwoodSandalwoodPassionfruitPassionfruitVanillaVanillaVetiverVetiver

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 69%, works
  • Summer, 36%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 81%, best
  • Day, 92%, best
  • Night, 91%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nahema smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Montale Oriental Flowers, Jean Patou Eau de Joy. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Nahema last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Nahema?

Nahema is best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Nahema worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. 1979 rose-peach-aldehyde grand opulent radiant masterpiece. A grand rose nobody else at the party will be wearing.