Nemo

One of my all time favorite designer fragrances, period. This is a fairly unique blend of warm spices, lavender, woods, resins, florals, and leather that is seemlessly blended, and I mean SEEMLESSLY. This hails from ye olden days of perfumery, before all this "Santal & Vetiver" or "Oud & Rose" nonsense. You are presented a luxuriously spiced accord in which only a few notes in particular stand out, revealing themselves more and more as the fragrance evolves. In the opening, I predominantly get a bright (I almost describe it as "holographic") lavender, deftly woven with cardamom, nutmeg, and "betel pepper" (whatever that is). The opening is ever-so-slightly fresh, aromatic, and what could even be described as "blue" before "blue" came about. However as time goes on, the aromatic nature of the opening subsides and is superceded by the warm richness of the heart and base. The woods, vanilla, resins, and leather come to the fore, though the lavender still "glows" gently through the haze, the beating heart of the fragrance. Hours and hours later, you get wafts of warm, spicy, vanillic lavender deliciousness as the fragrance enters its long drydown. This is an absolutely wonderful, versatile, longlasting, and compliment getting fragrance that could easily be released today and STILL be a hit. It hardly smells dated at all to my nose, despite drawing comparisons to other warm-spicy classics from the 90s and early 2000s. Yes, it does smell like Viktor&Rolf Antidote (or rather, Antidote smells like Nemo), but Antidote is markedly dryer, more powdery, and more incense-based than Nemo. When I smell Antidote I imagine an aristocrat going to the opera, or perhaps an alchemist scrounging for secrets in dusty tomes. Nemo is far more easy-going, casual, and friendly than Antidote imo, though I wouldn't say that either is superior. I do get shades of Gucci Envy, D&G By Man or even D&G Pour Homme, but Nemo stands apart, in my humble opinion. Performance is exceptional, though not too loud or obnoxious; you simply have a perfect scent bubble around you with arm's length sillage that lasts throughout the day. The presentation is super unique and interesting, one more relic of a more adventurous and creative time, when companies were willing to take risks in order to make something truly special and memorable. I cannot fathom (heh) why this fragrance was discontinued by Cacharel. This is stunning stuff that is worth seeking out, even if you never smelled it in the past (I surely didn't, and I love it all the same). Nemo is yet another reminder of the beauty and quality that designer houses were capable of producing just 20 years ago. I cringe every time I spray it on (I just have a 30ml bottle), but I simply can't help myself, especially when the leaves begin to change and the air is crisp. This is one of those perfect fragrances to spray on when you're suited and booted for the cold and ready for a night on the town. 10/10, for me.

Nemo was a fragrance I never owned back in the 2000's not because I didn't like it as such but just because my collection was much smaller and less speculative than it is now, coupled with the fact that this just doesn't stand out all that much. Well that's in hindsight because things that I liked back then, I love now in comparison to the general sorry landscape of men's designer releases. I'm not one of these people who is constantly looking back and banging on about 'vintage'. I very much embrace the future and I'm broadly optimistic about it, however Nemo is one of those ordinary releases that seems like some searing work of genius now. So to me it's a soft woody, spicy take on lavender, Immediately reminiscent of Boucheron (I didn't look before noticing this by the way and when I did it turned out to be the same perfumer! boooya!) Comparisons would be Gucci Envy, By D&G, Dreamer even (This guy did the original Dreamer too) and also Floris Santal, Moubousin homme, Lalique Equus & Homme, basically loads of 90's and early 2000's stuff. It has a hazy sandalwood/cedar aspect with muskiness and an unmistakable smooth nutmeg underpinning it then the waft of lavender over the top. It's lovely. Nemo is really lovely, lasts very well, and smells just right. This is not as out there as stuff like Eden and Lou Lou both very polarising and Then there's the bottle. Either love it or hate it you can't deny that it's an talking point. Also perhaps one of the most ergonomically satisfying bottle fitting perfectly in your hand to the point a creationist would deem it to be created by intelligent design. Nemo *is* intelligently designed right down to the ball bearing supplied separately in the box to push into place and activate your purchase. A modern classic this one.

This is my absolute favourite, however I rarely use it, since it's so special and very rare now. When it was released I didn't care much about it, first impression was not magnefic and the name was off putting for me. I guess the name NEO instead of NEMO would have been better. But later it grew on me. The bottle is absolutely amazing, carefully designed and structured, even the spray button is special as it is a metal ball that spins. The reason why this amazing product was discontinued I think is due to its expensive production cost and it didn't sell that well to raise satisfying profit. It's clear that the bottle was very expensive to produce (next to a simple Chanel bottle) and the juice is of high quality nevertheless. It wasn't that popular to hold up the cost of production. Anyway, Nemo was still a very special release, just take a look at the promo pictures, watch the very expensive and also very impressive video ad (I love it!), the bottle, and the fragrance itself. It's not a playful scent I admit. It's a slightly (not cloying at all!) sweet, and very deep woody and spicy fragrant compositon. I don't know yuzu but if that's what makes the opening so "bright" I would love it. But in general, it makes a masculine and even mystical impression (not because of the inscence). They will never bring it back, I'm sure. Nemo was too sophisticated for mass consumption. Some say that Allure is a bit similar to Nemo but I tell you that I don't find them similar at all, Allure can't be used to replace Nemo at all, they are very different!

It's a perfume so hard to describe! Let's start with the bottle, very particular, certainly not go unnoticed, a big Y, it almost looks like an Indian Totem, with the chrome ball-shaped spray, marbles so fashionable in the 90s. I always wanted to smell it but I never had the opportunity, then seeing the prices on the internet I had to wait for the deal to make it mine. I remember that in the commercial there were so many guys, so I always imagined it as a perfume for the young age but I was wrong, this is a great perfume wearable by everyone. This fragrance has different elements, but the one that stands out the most are the spices, it opens with pepper, a lot of nutmeg, lavender and leather, a sort of mineral notes, accompanied by woody hints, with a very "classic" and solid base, made from cedar and patchouli. The modern intro blends in great with the base, the spices, the floral sweetness and the sea breeze very well accompany the final woodiness, making it a unique perfume. Sweetness reminds me a little of JPG hurts. I have to say a lot about the 2000s, especially the opening brings to mind the videos on MTV, the first CompactDiscs, the first mobile phones, the boyband, the first videogames. Average projection and longevity, a beautiful sweet, sticky and basically aquatic essence remains on the skin. Today it is unacceptable, if you find it as a remnant in some store, buy it without delay, I recommend, those with the Y shape Rated 8.5 / 9

I adore this scent! A charming, stylish smell with a lovely urban feel. It's a nice blend of pepper, lavender, nutmeg, cedar, a soft note of leather and cardamom. It's an autumn-winter fragrance, a relaxed walk in the city during the late afternoon. It reminds me the mood of the song "english man in New York". So it's not your super sweet Cologne, nemo is rich, spicy and sexy in its own way. To me this is one of the best colognes of the new century. Good performance, for people over 28, wearable in every situation. If you love the colognes of the early 00 grab it if you can, it deserves! Secondo me Nemo è uno dei migliori profumi dal 2000 ad ora. Lavanda, cardamomo, noce moscata, cedro, pepe... tutto ciò regala un profumo elegante ma non serioso, speziato ma con garbo. Se amate i profumi di quel periodo è un acquisto molto consigliato. Ha un' anima urbana, sa di una camminata nel tardo pomeriggio di novembre. Tuttavia al porto di Tricase o Leuca ho visto dei frangiflutti con la stessa forma della bottiglia...a me ispira la canzone di Sting " english man in New York". Scent-9 Longevity -8 Sillage-8 Versatility -8 Presentation-7 Uniqueness-8 Backup bottle? Yes Compliment factor-8 My vote-9 In one word- urban Alternative - john varvatos edt, lancome hypnose, VR antidote (different scents, vibe a bit similar...)

I am just getting around to trying this, I can see the similarities to midnight in paris but I would have to say on first sniff I would rate this as a higher love for me.. this is a wonderful fragrant scent. I think this would work well in close quarters, I would put this on my romantic shelf..so much warmth.. really liking this, at first I get the sweetness but some spicyness that soon follows the opening of this. that is what I love about this site. I tried this based on the reviews on this page.. tried two new fragrances this week and both were positive hits for me. this one to me is not age specific I do see it as a more mature type of fragrance maybe someone who has been around the block a couple of times but this would smell wonderful on anyone who would chose to wear it.. I have seen some smaller bottles that I could try and will probably do that, as it looks as though the larger sizes are climbing in price, not sure where the retail point was on first release, this reminds me of the pure malt craze . I got this sample from the perfumed court as I was curious. glad I did, but like everything else, my timing was off.

I am a woman and usually not fond of typically male perfumes on myself. But I remember testing Nemo by chance soon after it came out, I think because the bottle intrigued me. And I instantly fell in love with it, bought the bottle and wore it more or less every day. It's an exciting, spicy scent that on me changed its character quite remarkably throughout the day, going from spicy-fresh to a mellow, woodsy vanilla, from brash and bold to subtle, almost subdued. Not just in the usual way a perfume progresses from top- down to the base note, but almost like changing moods, full of energy when the day begins, then settling into an encouraging familiarity, and ending in a relaxing but still strong presence. And equally alluring in all its stages. At the time, this fragrance was me, a signature if ever there was one. But eventually, I drifted off towards a new fragrance and forgot about Nemo. I think I must still have half of the second bottle somewhere. It's a shame that it was discontinued. It certainly deserves to still be around.

Before "I'll be missing you" there was "I'll be watching you"! Nemo is what the Police is to Puff Daddy. Nemo is that song that some newly-hatched musician/DJ/rapper/singer sampled and all the young kids love it and go crazy and give him "mad props" for creating a masterpiece but when you tell them that what makes the song so "cool" is an old classic they look at you like you're an alien. Go to any of the Spicebomb fans out there and ask them if they've heard of Nemo. Most of the time they'll ask you if you're talking about Jules Verne. :D Mark my words- Cacharel Nemo is the blueprint for Spicebomb by Viktor and Rolf and even though I love both, Nemo is a higher quality, more refined fragrance in my humble opinion.

All I have left of Nemo is an almost empty 50 ml bottle from 2003. The perfume is still incredibly potent and as intoxicating as I remember it. Nemo is a delicate balance of woods and aromatics. The cedar and the leather is what makes it deeply masculine. The fragrance itself is quite linear, it is an honest scent from start to finish and it does not disappoint. It conveys class, mystery, finesse and confidence. It can be dressed up, dressed down or even undressed. It can be a leisure fragrance, a work fragrance, it is highly sensual, gets tons of compliments. It is also discontinued. Edit: Got a brand new 50 ml bottle of eBay from an early 2000 batch. Incredible scent. So happy I can wear this again.

I initially ordered a small sample of this one (together with a gift for my wife) because I really couldn't find it locally to buy....NOW (05.11) I have a large bottle and I couldn't be more happy. It has a very spicy top with strong cardamom & lavender and also a bit smoky-sweet (nutmeg). After 1 hr it settles down to a flowery-resiny middle, one of the best, still peppery-spicy, evolving in 2-3 hrs in a wonderful warm & incensy base aroma that stays like this at least 6 hrs on my skin. I partially agree with 'jasonx': it is only little resembling to V&R's Antidote, but with a heavier/spicier overall feeling, and mostly much better & natural done. My rank 10/10 - in my top 5 all times. ☣☣☣☣☣

The opening of Nemo is outstanding. Think about Ferragamo Uomo x Trussardi Inside for men. Gourmand chocolate nutmeg and leathery at its best. 20 minutes later, despite all the complex notes listed on Fragantica, the combination smells like one thing in general - that is PINE. Caraway, lavender, and cedar are quite prominent too. It is true that it smells a little barbershop-ish in the drydown. It is very similar to Knize Forest, only a little more rounded and smooth. Knize Forest is the raw and untamed one. It is worth having if you ever come by Nemo. Longevity is great, silage is just as wonderful. -AB-

Nemo, I found the papers, and I must say I was intrigued that advertising does very much.After some time I decided to buy the 30 ml while not knowing the fragrance, was one of the few that I bought at random, but are was lucky. opening fresh and spicy astounding, while the solid core and dense leaves the place in line at the leather patchouli and vanilla. Vibrant and hypnotic, the effect is the Pied Piper of Hamelin the same combination with music, 100 steps to the right 100 and left again do the leak turnaround attentive to the river ... UNFORGETTABLE longevity +8 fragrance+10 package +10

I just received my beloved bottle after long time of waiting , i am surprisingly in love with this fragrance it touch the soul by how well done it is , i relax senses by how warm and soft it is , i expected having sandal wood in it , but it is not there . really they should revive this jewel , it has the soul of Gucci Rush . I feel Lucky having it :):):)

An amazing dry, spicy blend. Cardamom and nutmeg hits you hard. Leather and flowers. A hint of smoke maybe from the leather. A bit sweet but in the background. Solid longevity, highly complemented great projection. With a very unique bottle. Nemo is an oriental, spicy discontinued gem.

بلاخره پس از مدتهای مدید گشتن به دنبال این عطر شگفت انگیز توانستم آنرا گیر بیاورم.بقدری از یافتن آن خوشحالم که انگاری یک گنج پیدا کرده ام هرچند برای یکی مثل من که بزرگترین دلبستگی زندگیم عطر و ادکلن است موضوع عجیبی نیست.کاملا مردانه شیک با بوی تلخ و تند و قدیمی که من عاشق آن هستم 10/10

My all time favorite fragrance. To bad it is no longer in production. Bought an unopened 50 ml bottle of ebay. It smells legit, but the juice is just too old (17 years). It does not smell good anymore. Now I just keep it as a reminder of better fragrance-times. 10/10

this, ladies and gentleman, is one of the best spicy lavender fragrance ever created. Bottle might be looks whimsical but the juice, fresh spicy leathery handsomeness with very distinctive regression from one layer to another. if you happen to find one, don't let go

There is not much leather to me here, rather a very dirty, almost animalic patchouli and a good spicy dash of peppers. Highly classy, rugged and even naughty. Dry down similarities with Lagerfeld Man (2003) but Nemo is way more versatile! Superb fragrance!

I will never understand or get over the fact that this fragrance was discontinued. Nemo was the best cinnamon/warm spices fragrance ever. It is so well done and unique, that I havent managed to find anything similar to it.

It's a pitty this fragrance was discontinued. I always wanted to get it, never did and now I regret that... :( Anyone knows a new perfume that resembles Nemo? Tips are very welcome!