Nejma

Nejma is a perfume collection inspired by an Oriental legend about the bond between a wonderful woman of that name and a royal man. The legend inspired a collection of seven fragrances, each interpreting the story in a different way, just like Nejma's seven daughters. This niche perfume was created by Lisa Mayer Bishop. Having grown up very close to the city of Grasse, considered the world capital of perfume, it is hardly surprising that NEJMA founder Lisa Marie Bishop carries the world of fragrance in her soul. A fragrance lover, she found her inspiration after a trip to the Far East. She went on to work with some of the finest perfumers to create an extraordinary collection based on a captivating Oriental legend. Lisa Marie says she had all these ideas for a perfume but wasn't sure how to bring them to life. "Once again, I was lucky to have good friends in the perfume business who could advise and help me." She affectionately refers to the original fragrances as "my seven fragrance daughters." In the legend, we meet the heroine Nejma, "a woman of unparalleled charm and beauty," who is captured by pirates and catches the eye of a certain vizier. He decides he cannot live without her and asks her to be his wife. Nejma and the vizier have seven daughters, each of whom tries to immortalize the essence of their beloved mother through scent. The Nejma universe began with seven original, numbered fragrances, reflecting the number of daughters in the legend. Each is built around the precious base of Ood, blended with some of Lisa Marie's favorite ingredients from around the world. These include sandalwood from Mysore, Ottoman rose, Egyptian sambac and Western jasmine, all brought together to explore and emphasize the scent in different ways. They pay tribute to the original legend that inspired them and to the many facets of beloved mother Nejma. "The name Nejma also means a good star," Lisa Marie continues. "I've always loved the stars, and I thought the word sounded beautiful. I find the different meanings of the word really interesting, and it just seemed so fitting to name my perfumes after it." A closer look at the fragrances reveals that Nejma No. 1 is a lively perfume with spicy top notes of Thyme, Cherry and Saffron, leading to a floral heart of Bulgarian rose. No. 2 is more delicate, blending nuances of Ylang-ylang, White rose, Clove and Saffron. Nejma No. 3 is a melody built around the floral harmony of Ylang-ylang, cardamom and Orange Mary, supported by floral notes of Bulgarian rose and Hibiscus, while No. 4 opens with a fresh floral note, with extracts of Ylang-ylang and Geranium, and forms a smooth symphony of Egyptian Jasmine, wild Narcissus and Ottoman rose. No. 5 is fruity yet velvety and juicy, lively with notes of Orange, Bergamot, blueberries and nectarine, leading to a sumptuous harmony of floral extracts. No. 6 evokes a summer day, opening with the freshness of Apple, Pineapple and Coconut before revealing a sweet, woody heart of Incense, tonka bean and Petitgrain. Nejma No. 7 bursts with a dynamic blend of sparkling citrus fruits, then gives way to lively Neroli, notes of Cocoa and Coconut, and hypnotic earthiness. Koeptys is a woody amber fragrance for women and men, created in collaboration with a French rapper and launched in 2018. The top notes are Bergamot, Kinamon, Pink pepper and Incense; the heart notes are Violet leaf, sandalwood, Jasmine and lily of the valley; and the base notes are Patchouli, Vanil, coconut milk and Benzoin.