Nu Green by Honore des Pres bottle
Honore des Pres

Nu Green

3.4/5 · 73 votes Unisex 2008
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity1.8/5
Sillage2.1/5
Day100
Night25
Summer100
Spring75
Fall30
Winter10
Our take

Nu Green is a fragrance for the person who wants to smell like they have just stepped out of a cool, shaded garden path. It argues for a style of freshness that comes from raw plant life rather than citrus or soap. The blend of mint, tarragon, and green grass creates a vivid, leafy atmosphere that feels immediate and unpolished. The ambrette and cedar provide a soft, slightly earthy foundation, but the musk here is so quiet that it barely anchors the herbs. You catch the scent only when your nose is near the skin, making it a private experience rather than a public statement.

The argument for wearing this relies on its specific texture. It is anisic and spicy in a soft way, avoiding the sharp bite found in traditional masculine fougeres. Because the scent fades from the body quite quickly, it suits a slow morning or a casual walk where the goal is personal enjoyment rather than lasting impression. The mint and grass notes do not project outward to fill a space; they simply hover close, creating a personal bubble of calm. It is for the wearer who finds comfort in a fleeting moment of nature.

This composition captures the feeling of sunlight hitting a dew-covered lawn in a quiet courtyard. It is a visual of bright green stems against warm stone, a snapshot of a single breath taken outdoors.

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