New Perfume Reviews: Nest Fine Fragrance Paradise and Indigo (Exclusively at Sephora) + A Perfect Pairing Draw

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The family of Nest Fragrances is growing by two new members this spring, Paradise and Indigo, exclusive to Sephora. Under the expert direction of Laura Slatkin, Christophe Laudamiel composed Paradise and Jerome Epinette created Indigo. The packaging reprises the trademark tributes to the collage art of 18th century artist Mrs. Mary Delany. Both are worthy additions to the collection.

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“Tropical Harvest” by Gill

Tropical-themed fragrances abound in the perfumed world, but there is always room for more, especially when they are as fun as Paradise. I love the juicy opening, so full of citrus that it smells like fingers after peeling an orange.  The softly lingers as a waft of light floral and wood notes create a soft aura of fruity fun. As the scent dries down, a suprising, soft watery note appears, and my skin has that wonderful smell of the last traces of a day in the sun. Paradise is a really nice change-of-pace fruity tropical perfume and I will get plenty of wear out of it as the weather starts to warm.

Notes: Mediterranean blood orange, white ginger, cedarwood, watery nuances

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"Sultry Moon" by Charles Burchfield

Indigo is a deeper perfume, with a gourmand touch, perfect for a sultry evening. I smell a pronounced, earthy fig simmering in a spicy tea blend. Many gourmand perfumes rely on vanilla to add sweetness to perfumes; in this, all the sweetness is from the fruit and cardamom, creating a more translucent fragrance while still achieving richness. This is serious nose-glued-to-wrist stuff, because I found it familiar yet fascinating. The drydown is fantastic, retaining the soft sweetness of the fig while highlighting a warm wood note.

Notes: wild fig, bergamot, Moroccan tea, Kasmir wood, black cardamom

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“Coney Island, Day to Night” by Stephen Wilkes

I think this is a perfect pair of fragrances to have for spring and summer. Paradise will see you through the heat of the day, while Indigo will add a sensuous contrast for evening. Nest is a fun line of fragrance. I love the beauty of the packaging combined with obvious care taken to utilize skilled perfumers to create fragrances that have appeal without succumbing to marketing trends. That they are reasonably priced, with 8 ml rollerballs for $25 and 50 ml bottles for $65 make them that much more collectible.

Thank you to Nest for my review bottles. Paradise and Indigo will be available exclusively to Sephora online now and in 175 select stores starting in April of 2014.

Tama Blough, Deputy Editor

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Thanks to the amazing generosity of Nest, we have a draw prize of one rollerball and one bottle of Indigo to one US reader, and one rollerball and one bottle of Paradise for a second US reader. Let us know your favorite Nest fragrance (or why you would like to win one of these two) and which scent you would like to win. Draw ends March 19, 2014.You must be a US resident to be eligible

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48 comments

  • Kim Morgan says:

    I think both sound amazing, but Indigo seems especially intriguing. I’m an introvert, but soulfully so. This sounds like it’s perfect for me.

    US resident.

  • The packaging is very stylish and they both sound great! I’d love to try Indigo especially, since I love cardamom and tea. I am in the US, thank you.

  • I would love to win Indigo. I was enchanted by the first sentence. Indigo is a deeper perfume.. Has Lamont all over it. I’ve never smelled anything from this House. Another thing I was Affordable. I Love. Us

  • Thanks for the draw. I am in the US and I would love to win because the fragrances sound wonderful and I really love the bottles. I would choose Paradise if I end up a winner.

  • I would love to win either but Paradise sounds especially good; I love blood orange and the blend with watery notes sounds really interesting!

  • I don’t have a favorite Nest fragrance yet, but Indigo, with its spicy tea and fig combo, sounds just about perfect. Indigo’s the one I’d love to win. Thanks for the draw.

  • I bought the sampler set a few months ago from Sephora and Dahlia and Vines turned out to be my favorite. I may be crazy, but this fragrance dries down to what reminds me of Babe by Fabergé, which was one of my first loved perfumes. Indigo sounds like a winner to me, too, as I enjoy fig notes. Thank you, Nest! I’m in the U.S.

  • I’m not really familiar with any of the Nest fragrances. Cardamom and tea sound wonderful to me, so I would love to win Indigo. I’m in the US.

  • I haven’t tried any of the Nest fragrances yet, but I’m really looking forward to doing so in the near future. I’d most like to win Indigo, particularly because I’m a sucker for tea notes. I’m in the US; thanks for the draw!

  • These bottles have captured my attention. They are beautiful! I haven’t tried any nest fragrances yet, but I would love to. I’d love to win either, but indigo sounds more like my style. I love deep fragrances and cardamom tea sounds mmmm. Thanks for the draw! I am in the us

  • I’ve never tried any NEST fragrance, but I would love to try some. Their bottles are very beautiful. Of the two perfumes I would prefer indigo if I win. I’m in the U S thanks for the draw

  • These both sound wonderful, Tama, thanks for the reviews. Indigo would be my choice because of the fig and cardamom. My favorite Nest so far is Midnight Fleur; I take the roller bottle when I travel and it makes me feel glamorous 🙂 thanks to all for the draw, I’m in the US.

  • I tried the Dahlia and Vines perfume from Nest while at Sephora last week. I am in the US and would love to try Paradise, although Indigo sounds great as well.

  • White Sandalwood from Nest is one of my signature fragrances; it generating numerous compliments. Living in the USA I would enjoy trying Paradise.

  • Have never tested this line, however, I do like cardamon, Indigo does seem intriguing, would love to win that from Nest. Thanks for the chance. I’m in the US.

  • I love the Nest candles and I love fig and cardamom in scents so I would love to try Indigo.

  • Have never tried this line, love the bottles. Indigo would be my choice because of the tea, wood, and cardamom notes. I am in the US.

  • RusticDove says:

    I have the White Sandalwood by NEST, and I was surprised by how much I enjoy it given the super reasonable price point. Finally, some choices of more interesting and nicely done fragrances that don’t blow the perfume budget for the entire year. 🙂 And then, of course – those cool bottles! They are covet worthy. I would choose Indigo, but I think either one sounds fine! I live in the US.

  • Thoughts of spring and summer couldn’t come on a better day, as I sit here staring out at a rainy Seattle Sunday. I just moments ago, before turning on my computer, generously spritzed myself with Orange Sanguine, my favorite orange scent (orange and grapefruit scents are tricky on me, but this is reliable and wonderful). I would probably choose Indigo first, Paradise second, but would feel lucky to win either! I live in the U.S, and thank you!

  • I have had multiple NEST candles and have loved them all. I would like to try Paradise for a fragrance. The fragrances they produce are able to transport you to another place & living in soggy, gray, chilly Washington I could definitely stand to be transported to Paradise! Just to be able to close my eyes & let the fragrance take me away to some place sunny, warm & beautiful would be amazing.

  • susie frankel says:

    I have often burned Nest candles, they are one of my favorite ones. I am unfamiliar with their fragrances. Indigo sounded perfect…the essences appeal to me. I would love to win the Indigo. USA and thanks for draw..

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    I’ve only tried the White Sandalwood from nest, which is lovely. I would love to win Indigo if I had the chance. I live in the USA… thank you as always for the draw!

  • To have a pair of fragrances one for day and one for evening? Yeah I want that. I’ll start with chance to win the Indigo from the draw. US

  • Whichever suits you, Nest perfumes last and that is what I look for in a perfume. Both sound great, but Indigo really speaks to me as a gourmand lover. Please consider me for the giveaway. I am in the US.

  • julesinrose says:

    Indigo sounds good to me – “Serious nose glued to wrist stuff” indeed! Thanks for the draw. In the US.

  • Indigo really appeals to me because I’m a sucker for tea, fig, and cardamom! I haven’t tried any Nest yet and would be thrilled to. I’m in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • Thanks for the draw. I am in Romand I really love the bottles. I would choose Indigo if I end up a winner.

  • Valentine girl says:

    I really like Midnight Fleur, so I would probably try Indigo first, although they both sound lovely! I’m in the US.

  • Carole Fallon says:

    I like Midnight Fleur, but I would love to try Indigo. I live in the US and thanks!

  • Cynthia Richardson says:

    Several yers ago, I received a NEST gift box of assorted candles and have loved the brand ever since. Every now and then, I’ll spot a candle at Ross or Marshall’s and scoop it up. My favorite is Moss & Mint – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. I’d love to try Indigo.

  • My fav. Nest frag is white sandalwood. I love figs so Indigo would be great for me.
    Thanks
    USA

  • I still haven’t tried any of the NEST perfumes. My local Sephora had the coffret for sale, but no testers. I’d love to win either fragrance, but Indigo has the edge, with its tea and cardamom. I’m in the US.

  • I really love Midnight Fleur, but Indigo sounds gorgeous. I’d love the chance to win this one. Thanks so much for the draw.. I’m in the U.S.

  • Midnight Fleur is my favorite Nest fragrance. It’s a gorgeous, deep, fruity, ambery scent that I actually enjoy wearing in warmer weather. It really brings out the amber. I would LOVE to win a bottle of Indigo; and was actually just doing a google search on it, which led me to your website. Thank you for the giveaway. I’m in the US.

  • I haven’t tried any of the Nest fragrances but would love to win Indigo I live in the us.

  • I haven’t tried any NEST fragrances. My Sephora and NM both carry the line but don’t have testers out. I love tea and spice scents so Indigo would be my choice. US, thanks

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    my favorite NEST fragrance is Dahlia. I still remember being introduced to this brand because Oprah Winfrey raved about it. my choice will be Indigo. I am in the US

  • Good day! I got to sample Indigo and found it just as you describe, sultry and fascinating. AND it rated an unsolicited “you smell good” from the DH! I would love to win a bottle. I am in the US.

    Maybe a dumb question, but is Laura Slatkin of the long-lost Black Fig & Absinthe Slatkins?

  • Rita Pereira says:

    Indigo and Paradise are my favorites so great scent I can’t get enough of it.
    Whoever walks by me will ask what scent am I wearing?