How to choose your first NEH fragrance

How to choose your first NEH fragrance

Don't start with the scent. Start with yourself.

Choosing a fragrance can feel overwhelming. Woody or floral? Fresh or warm? Light or intense? Usually people begin with what they wanna smell like.  At NEH, we invite you to start somewhere else:

How do you want to feel?
The scent you are drawn to can say something about where you are, what you need, or the energy you want to bring into your day. That is the idea behind the Altered States Collection. Six fragrances. Six different states. One journey into yourself. The fragrance you choose today can be different from the one you choose tomorrow.

Meet the Altered States

Our fragrances are created around different states of being rather than traditional fragrance categories. Instead of asking whether you are a “floral person” or a “woody person,” we ask what resonates with you.

The Opening - I am powerful
For moments when you want to step forward. The Opening is about intrigue and curiosity an invitation to step onto the path to new discoveries. 

The High - I am free
The High is an invitation to rise above what has been holding you back and see things from an elevated perspective, where everything is possible. 

The Light - I am safe
The Light invites you to choose a lighter, more joyful path. Let go of what no longer serves you and make space for your true essence to shine through.

The Element - I am playful
The Element invites you to embrace playfulness. By following what makes you come alive, 

The Flavor - I am present 
The Flavor is an invitation to slow down and savor each moment to experience pleasure without rushing it.

The Vibration - I am love
This vibration is an invitation to awaken to the power of love as a frequency and a state of being. As the way you choose to show up to yourself and others in every moment.

Not sure? Start with all six

We created the NEH Discovery Set for exactly this reason. Inside are six 2 ml fragrances one for each Altered State, so you can experience the entire collection before choosing your full-size fragrance.

Don't rush through them. Try one at a time. Wear each fragrance on your skin. Let it develop. Don't just smell it. Experience it.

A fragrance is more than its notes. Yes, you can read about bergamot, sandalwood and rose. But the ingredient list can only tell you part of the story. What matters is what happens when the fragrance meets you. How does it make you feel? What does it remind you of? Does your energy shift? Does it make you want to move, slow down, create, connect or simply be?

Go deeper with the NEH Scent & Sound Ceremony

If you want to experience NEH beyond the perfume bottle, join one of our Scent & Sound Ceremonies. The ceremony brings together fragrance, sound, intention and sensory awareness to create a deeper exploration of the Altered States. Instead of simply smelling the fragrances, you are invited to experience them through a guided sensory journey.