Today, I want to introduce you to a new niche fragrance house that has truly moved me with its story.
A spiritual journey that begins at the very roots of the self, exploring our connection to the earth and our communion with nature and ancestors.
An invitation to a spiritual journey of self-discovery and uncovering hidden parts of who we are.
I can define the NEH concept as a harmonization of the senses with the depths of our self, our roots, family, pleasures, and our communion with nature. It is a harmony where each fragrance reveals a meditative and contemplative state, bringing to light pieces of ourselves that we had either forgotten or failed to see.
The mind-body-soul balance is what reflects most beautifully within this concept—the soul and spirit intimately connected to the six senses.
I also had the privilege of participating in the NEH Ceremony—a discovery of the founder’s own self, structured as an hour of meditation and contemplation alongside six scents designed to awaken the inner self. As an experience, the NEH ceremony exists on the boundary of the sacredness of our personal temple—our body—in tight alignment with the knowledge and revelation of both our spirituality and our sensuality and mystery, achieved through pleasure and sensory harmony.
It was an hour during which we gathered from all corners of the world—a group of women passionate about fragrances and mindfulness alike. The founder, Tara Derakshan Aether, introduced us to a magical, mystical universe of scents, meditation, and contemplation.
To meditate while inhaling a fragrance—this is art taken to another level: the level of the soul, the divine, and the harmonization of the senses with raw feeling, emotion, and healing.
An act of pure bliss, an indulgence, and a pleasure for the soul, body, and mind, but also a radiant joy celebrating the simple fact that we are women—spiritual, sensual, and magical beings.
THE OPENING — Grounding
A woody-aromatic fragrance, designed to connect you deeply with nature.
Top Notes: Pepper, cardamom, elemi resin
Heart Notes: Lavender, violet, iris
Base Notes: Sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, papyrus, sage
THE HIGH — The Air
A musky-aromatic perfume that, for me, connects directly with ozonic elements.
Top Notes: Eucalyptus, bergamot, hemp
Heart Notes: Verbena, iris
Base Notes: Musk, leather, woody notes
THE LIGHT — The Light
A sweet-fruity fragrance that reminds me of pure bliss—the unadulterated happiness you feel when you connect with the warmth of the sun.
Top Notes: Rhubarb, mandarin, pink pepper, cinnamon
Heart Notes: Plum, rose
Base Notes: Tonka bean, cashmeran, vanilla
THE ELEMENT — Contemplation
A scent that immediately transports my mind to an oriental temple, to burning incense, and aromatic resins.
Top Notes: Mandarin, lychee
Heart Notes: Elemi, tonka bean, rose
Base Notes: Vanilla, ambroxan, benzoin resin, patchouli, caramel, oakmoss
THE FLAVOR — Radiant Joy
A fruity, juicy, and sweet fragrance that takes me back to childhood, evoking that simple, deeply sincere joy.
Top Notes: Red fruits, coconut, banana, blackcurrant
Heart Notes: Mango, jasmine
Base Notes: Woody notes, musk
THE VIBRATION — Luminous Aura
The connection with the divine, with love, and with our true self—this is exactly what this fragrance transmits to me.
Top Notes: Mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, rhubarb, pink pepper, peach
Heart Notes: Floral notes, rose
Base Notes: Musk, vetiver, sandalwood, cashmeran
The first time, I tested the fragrances without consulting the notes, connecting purely to what I felt and where they transported me—focusing on the emotions each scent evoked. That is how I fell in love with three of the six perfumes: The Element, The Flavor, and The Vibration.
A unique concept, a bridge between the senses and the self, and a radiant joy of connecting each scent to a state of soul. You can find them on their website, www.nehperfumes.com, and to try and savor them all in stillness, I highly recommend starting with the Discovery Set featuring all six fragrances.
