The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Nomade arrived in 2019 as a solar counterpoint to the 2018 Nomade Eau de Parfum. Perfumer Quentin Bisch took the house's freesia-forward structure and asked: what if we lit it from inside? Lychee brought the brightness. Oak moss brought a mineral character that grounds the composition. The result moves away from the deeper EDP interpretation, offering something more accessible while retaining the romantic Chloé identity.
The pairing of lychee and freesia represents a specific choice: fruit brightness tempering floral softness. Oakmoss serves as the necessary counterweight, ensuring the composition does not become purely delicate. Bisch's approach treats the mineral quality not as an afterthought but as essential structure, the element that allows the lighter notes to shine without the fragrance dissolving entirely.
The evolution
The fragrance unfolds as a deliberate progression from bright to soft to grounded. Lychee opens the narrative with its tropical sweetness, establishing immediate appeal. Freesia then assumes control, softening the composition into the house's characteristic romantic register. Finally, oakmoss completes the arc, introducing an earthy mineral quality that prevents the fragrance from remaining entirely in the air. Each phase transitions naturally into the next, creating a cohesive journey rather than disjointed chapters.
Cultural impact
The 2019 EDT sits in a specific sweet spot: modern enough for everyday wear, structured enough to hold interest. It appeals to someone who wants the accessibility of a mainstream floral but with the depth of a chypre. The oak moss note brings a traditional perfumery quality that gives the fragrance a sense of history and craft, a reminder of the building blocks that shaped women's fragrances for decades. For those drawn to compositions with character and complexity, this offers something worth exploring.
The House
ChloéChloé is a French fashion house that entered the fragrance world in 1975 with an eponymous feminine scent. The brand works with Coty for fragrance production and has built a portfolio of 76 perfumes spanning floral, woody, and fresh scent families. Led since October 2023 by creative director Chemena Kamali, Chloé continues to channel the free-spirited femininity envisioned by its founder Gaby Aghion, who established the house in 1952 as a pioneering force in luxury ready-to-wear. The fragrance collection, including signature releases like the 2008 Chloé Eau de Parfum and the Atelier des Fleurs range launched in 2019, maintains the house's romantic aesthetic through light florals, rose-forward compositions, and elegant bottle designs featuring the signature pleated glass and hand-tied ribbon.
The Creator
Quentin BischBisch's style often leans toward the opulent and intense. Many of his creations feature a generous use of musks and woody ambers, creating a warm and enveloping effect.
