Before You Spray

NÉVE is a small, handcrafted house. Every bottle is poured at extrait strength, macerated for 40 days, and made in batches small enough that we still know them by smell.

Our formulas combine natural extracts with clean, high-quality synthetics chosen for their performance, stability, and long-term sustainability. We leave out parabens, and unnecessary fillers, and follow IFRA safety standards to ensure every fragrance is both beautiful and responsible to wear.

NÉVE fragrances are crafted at parfum concentrations, generally between 25 and 35 percent oils. But strength alone does not define luxury. We focus on balance instead: depth, nuance, and presence without heaviness. Too much intensity overwhelms; the right concentration lets a fragrance live without shouting.

For each fragrance, expected longevity and sillage are listed on the product page. However, longevity depends on environment and movement. Rather than promise fixed hours, we build fragrances that settle, shift, and linger in a way that feels instinctive and individual. Heat lifts a scent faster, so summer wear leans on base notes while lighter notes fade quicker.

Choose the scent that reflects how you want to feel. Start with our 15ml minis. They let you live with a fragrance long enough to know it before committing to a full bottle. The Field Notes journal also has a few essays on choosing by mood, season and usage.

All our formulas are IFRA-certified and all materials are sourced with full compliance documentation from our vendors. That said, fragrance is personal. If you know you are reactive, do a small test before wearing fully.

Cool, dark, and capped. Heat, sunlight, and air are the three things that break a fragrance down. A drawer or cupboard works far better than a bathroom shelf. Keep the cap on between wears to slow oxidation, and a well-stored bottle will smell true for years.