For Pierre Guéros, the creator of Nektar, the inspiration came from a journey to the Middle East, specifically southern Oman. While exploring the nature of the region, he discovered the sacred sidr tree (Ziziphus spina-christi), which is mentioned in Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Today, however, the tree is perhaps better known for its remarkable flowers, from which local bees produce precious honey with a distinctive aroma and numerous beneficial properties. Nektar is a very warm, cozy and gourmand fragrance. At first sniff, it brought to mind sweet, thick resin, syrup or liqueur. It smells honeyed, velvety and balsamic, with animalic facets. As it develops, it becomes slightly powdery and floral, like nectar. By the end of the day, it becomes almost completely sugary and dessert-like, with the soft sweetness of tonka bean. It is perfect for cold, grey days when you crave warmth and coziness, wrapping you in a sweet, fragrant trail. 💛 *Tiramisone® adds a soft, sweet, dessert-like facet to the fragrance. Some sources compare its scent to that of tiramisu. **Nektar is part of the Classic Collection Nera and has an Eau de Parfum concentration.
Nektar
The first inspiration for this perfume was a beautiful trip to Wadi Darbat, in the South of Oman. It is a unique place in the Middle East because all the Monsoons coming from India are finishing their flow here. Instead of being dry and desert-like, as one would expect, this region is lush and very diversified from a botanical point of view: large rivers, big trees and a peculiar treasure belonging to this region, the Sidr Tree. The Sidr Tree has nothing in common with cedarwood tree. It is an ancient tree from the Ziziphusfamily, which produce beautiful red fruits and amazing flowers. Thanks to these flowers, local bees produce the most rich, exclusive, characteristic honey you can ever imagine. It is extremely well known under the name Yemen Sidr Honey. I had the chance to spend a few days there with a botanist and a “Incense farmer”, and I came back from this trip with the inspiration for Nektar. I created a perfume which captures the different facets of Sidr Honey and its natural surroundings.