Nemer Parfum was the third fragrance I was allowed to test here in Stuttgart at Parfümerie Heudorf. Nemer means something like "tiger" and the juice has a similar color; accordingly, the fragrance is supposed to reflect fearlessness and strength. Does the fragrance live up to its promise?
Let's get into
Nemer Parfum :
- The fragrance starts off very opulent and rich; and right at the beginning you notice this "niche" impact. This fragrance is so different from most rose-oud fragrances because this fragrance somehow has the rose present, but also gives the stage to other accords/notes, and in the opening it is effectively the saffron. A very special opening, warm, spicy and yet invigorating rose combination of Turkish and Moroccan rose. Anyone who knows anything about roses knows that the combination of different roses has to be considered, because the Turkish rose is rather light, fresh and clear, sometimes minimally green, whereas the Moroccan rose is rather opulent, velvety, spicy and almost earthy. I think that this rose complexity together with the saffron can be a challenge for many, because the fragrance is effectively not easy to understand, but that's exactly what makes it so special. I also perceive notes that are not listed here; I think that ylang ylang still plays a minimal role in the background and also pepper, which make up this special, warm blending in the fragrance.
- The rose then becomes darker and gets the woody oud accord, minimal to not at all animalic; whereby the Indonesian patchouli gently introduces a certain light, earthy "dirtiness"; the amber as a counterpoint brings in something resinous-sweet marginally and balances the whole thing so that it does not digress into the absolute "dark". Fantastic; it then remains in this wonderful balance.
- The H/S of this fragrance is definitely above average; the projection is massive at the beginning and then becomes pleasant. The longevity is way up in the top third, the fragrance lasts until the next day on the strip.
To summarize; it's a really complex but beautiful, majestic rose oud saffron fragrance which is really not easy to understand, but when you do, you can really enjoy the
Nemer Parfum. For rose lovers, it is actually a must, because there are practically no rose fragrances that really smell like this or similar. You have to be fearless enough to enjoy this slumbering yet majestic tiger