Nea, Byzantian Magic from Jul et Mad, Paris

Nea Perfume Review
Jul et Mad Paris Perfume
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 Nea Perfume from Jul et Mad Perfume, Paris

Top Notes : Dates,  Artemisia, pomegranate, palm leaf, black pepper
Heart  Notes : Damask Rose, dried plum
Base Notes : Patchouli, cashmeran, vanilla, benzoin, burnt caramel, tonka bean, musk

A total stunner!

The nose behind this and all Jul et Mad indie fragrances is the couple Jul et Mad, aka Madalina. Their transatlantic romance is the foundation behind their perfume brand and it’s not surprising, that each scent in the line is notably romantic, as well as sensual and blended with both an old world and new world nod.

Nea is a gourmand floral which is to say it has foodie notes of caramel, plum, vanilla, burnt dates, tonka bean, a wee bit of fruit and then the warmth is uplifted by a hearty Damask rose and anchored with patchouli and musk. There is some black pepper in the mix but I can’t say that it is off-putting or even noticeable (in case you don’t like black pepper). It's not easy to create something sophisticated or unique in gourmand perfumes but in this case, the attempt is a full-out success. This is easily something that becomes your signature perfume and no one will guess what it is.

The concept behind this perfume is an attempt to restore in scent, the lost splendor of the luxury of the Byzantian, Imperial Palace or some say, Byzantine Church, or ‘new church’ (hence the name, Nea). The fragrance carries a sense of opulence but more so, a lighter, heady mix of fruit, caramel and florals in a way that is many layered, something that’s not easy in a gourmand perfume. The blending is so masterful that you never really can pinpoint the whole mix. Instead it’s a heady swirl, distinct but soft. If you like La Vie Est Belle or Flowerbomb but want something truly unique, more elegant, and innately beguiling, this is your lucky day because Nea delivers.