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Eau de parfum
NEH The High
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About NEH The High
NEH The High is a unisex fragrance released in 2024 by NEH, a Swiss brand that creates eau de parfum fragrances.
The composition was created for those who appreciate expressive, unusual and multifaceted fragrances without a strict association with either a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
The fragrance is part of the brand’s only collection to date — The Altered States Collection.
The collection’s name alone sets a distinctive mood: The High sounds like a fragrance of inner elevation, a shift in state and a departure from the familiar.
Its character combines aromatic and woody facets, complemented by green, citrus, floral, leathery and musky nuances.
Notes and development
NEH The High opens with a bright, cool and fresh accord in which bergamot meets eucalyptus, hemp and cubeba.
The citrus spark quickly gains green depth, while the eucalyptus facet adds a sense of airiness and purity. It is an energetic opening with a distinctive bitter-spicy edge.
Iris and verbena emerge at the heart. Iris makes the middle of the fragrance smoother and more powdery, while verbena maintains the freshness and keeps the composition dynamic, with a slightly cool character.
This makes the transition from the citrus-green opening to the rich base feel smooth without becoming boring.
Character, sillage and wearability
The base of NEH The High is built around leathery, white musky and woody accords.
The leathery facet gives the fragrance poise and expressiveness, the woody notes create a dry framework, while white musk softens the scent and helps it remain noticeable on the skin for longer.
As a result, the composition maintains a balance between freshness, cool greenery and warm texture.
The fragrance is described as having very strong sillage, so The High is best applied sparingly, especially indoors.
Precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available; the best approach is to start with a small amount and assess the development after 20–30 minutes.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the fragrance can be worn at any time of year, with the intensity of application adjusted to the weather and occasion.
Who will enjoy The High
NEH The High will appeal to those looking for neither an obviously sweet nor a conventionally fresh fragrance, but rather a composition with a cool green opening, iris softness and an expressive leathery-woody base.
It is a good choice for a confident everyday look, creative environments and occasions when you want to make an impression with a noticeable yet sophisticated fragrance.
In terms of mood, The High can be considered alongside Mancera Black Prestigium, although the NEH composition stands out with a greener, more aromatic opening and its combination of eucalyptus, verbena and iris.
No other concentrations of this fragrance or the name of the perfumer who created the release are listed in the database.
Nevertheless, The High comes across as a distinctive and cohesive expression of the NEH aesthetic, with pronounced sillage and a recognizable contrast of fresh, powdery, leathery and woody shades.
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