WS-G-1979

Nahema

1979Men

floral up front, then rose, settling into green.

Nahema by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Nahema was launched in 1979. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Rose, Peach, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Lilac, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Peru Balsam, Sandalwood,…

floral rose green woody

Nose: Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rose, Peach, Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Bulgarian Rose, Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

83%

63%

58%

50%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall35%Winter28%Spring24%Summer13%Day50%Night50%Wears female71%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Guerlain picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Nahema smell like?

floral up front, then rose, settling into green. Dominant accords: floral, rose, green.

What notes are in Nahema?

Top: Rose, Peach, Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Vetiver.

How long does Nahema last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Nahema loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Nahema best for?

Fall is the top pick (35%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Nahema?

Day wear leads at 50%. Night is a secondary pick at 50%.

Is Nahema for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 71% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Nahema?

Composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Released in 1979.