NEST Fragrances Review

About NEST

NEST New York creates imaginative scents to elevate your mood. The company’s long-burning luxury candles and out-of-the-ordinary fragrances transform your space and accentuate your style. 

Featured in Allure, New Beauty, Forbes, People, New York Magazine, and many other publications, the brand’s products are loved for their lush appearance and unique scent profiles. The company has a following of 70k on Instagram, and 145k on Facebook. 

This NEST fragrances review will take a thorough look at the brand and their best-selling products, customer reviews, promotions, and more to help you decide if their lavish fragrances are worth the buy. 

Overview of NEST

Founded in 2005, NEST’s creator Laura Slatkin already had ample experience in the scent industry with her former home fragrance company, Slatkin & Co. True to her creative roots, Slatkin approaches aromas from a fresh angle, “blending notes of the familiar, the exotic, and the unexpected” to create products that are unique, surprising, and charming. 

From the NEST headquarters in New York, the brand continues to develop new, creative fragrances to delight their customers. They are also heavily involved in Autism Awareness and Research, founding NEXT for Autism and working alongside many similar charities.

Now that you know a little more about the brand, this NEST fragrances review will highlight the overall pros and cons of the company before moving on to best-selling products. 

Pros

• Unique and wide range of scent profiles
• 4 ways to enjoy: perfume, candles, diffusers, and body care
• Candles are long-burning at 50-60 hours, diffusers last for 90 days
• Scents made with natural & synthetic high-quality ingredients for a greater variety
• Candle votives & diffusers are made of thick, decorative glass
• Customers say the candles smell wonderful even when unlit
• The brand has a few available discounts: 15% off when subscribing to the newsletter, 15% off student discount, refer a friend to get $20
• Easy payment plans available with Afterpay

Cons

• Some products are more expensive when compared to other brands 
• Variability in scent strength
• No international shipping options 

The brand’s line of home and personal fragrances include a variety of distinctive smells that transport your senses. This NEST fragrances review will provide an overview of their most popular fragrances, diffusers, subscriptions, and body care products. 

NEST Perfume Review

The best-selling scents in this NEST fragrances review include exotic, sultry, sweet, and intoxicating Eau de Parfums. This collection captures the essence of faraway places, emotions, and moods. Inspiring daydreams and complimenting your exquisite style, these aromas can create long-lasting impressions even after the first application.  

NEST Indigo Eau de Parfum Review

Fly away to North Africa with this Moroccan tea-inspired scent. Indigo Eau de Parfum has a balance of sharp and woody notes with undertones of sweetness. This perfume captures the rich and flavorful culture of Marrakesh with every single spray. 

When you spritz, succulent lemon and orange bergamot lead the way on this dazzling journey, before earthy Kashmir wood and sweet, juicy wild figs follow up to complete the aroma profile. Invigorate your senses with a 1.7 fl oz bottle for $76. 

NEST Black Tulip Eau de Parfum Review

Delicate floral notes of black tulip and jasmine are balanced with the earthy musk of patchouli for a sensual, romantic experience. Followed by the sharp spice of pink peppercorn and the tartness of black amber plum, the Black Tulip Eau de Parfum gives off a truly spontaneous feeling. This perfume transports the senses to a romantic encounter after a lovely walk in a botanical garden.

This sultry fragrance was inspired by a boat cruise along the Black Sea, and the taste of dark plums in a Turkish market. Get in the right mood with a 1.7 fl oz bottle of this perfume for $76.

NEST Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum Review 

Take in the spicy exotic scents of Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum. This moody but uplifting fragrance starts with a base of chypre, a predominantly citrusy scent with earthy undertones of sweet mos. 

Layers of patchouli and invigorating pink peppercorn are added on top of Japanese violet and Indonesian jasmine. Juicy scents of amber plum and black cherry linger on your skin for an intoxicating scent experience. 

Alluring and full of curiosity, the Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum evokes desire and a passion for life. Discover the 50mL perfume for $76. For a similar, but sharper aroma, NEST Citrine is an excellent option.

NEST Seville Orange Perfume Oil Review

Invigorate your mood with the zesty notes of Seville Orange Perfume Oil. Exploding with an uplifting fruity fragrance, this perfume oil combines unmistakable hints of grapefruit and mandarin to create a light, happy scent. 

Smoky cedarwood undertones balance out this fragrance, along with delicate neroli to make this scent unique and amusing to the senses. The perfume is mixed with baobab oil to smooth your skin. Enjoy the journey with a 1 fl oz bottle for $98. 

NEST Diffuser Review

The fragrance isn’t just for your body. A NEST reed diffuser will fill your home with distinctive, enjoyable scents. The brand’s best-selling diffusers include refreshing and simple diffuser sets, as well as convenient refills. 

NEST Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Set Review

Fill your home with juicy, crisp notes of grapefruit, or switch to the smell of balanced florals with lush greenery when using the Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Set. This set includes a Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Powered by Pura, a Bamboo fragrance vial, and a Grapefruit fragrance vial. 

Connect to the diffuser via an app where you can schedule, swap, and adjust the intensity of scents. This entire set gives you 700 hours of scent, reaching out up to 1,000 square feet. Create a clean, crisp atmosphere in your home for $85. 

NEST Grapefruit Refill Duo for Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Review

Grapefruit has a lovely, refreshing scent that provides a soothing feeling to any space it occupies. Like cracking open fresh citrus, the Grapefruit Refill Duo for Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser spritzers your home with the invigorating scent. 

This refill set contains two vials of the Grapefruit fragrance, balanced out by gentle lily and snappy coriander blossom. Don’t want to bother with liquid capsules? Try the NEST liquidless diffuser for an equally flavorful experience. Providing up to 700 hours of scent for your home, this potent refill option is $36.

NEST Bamboo Luxury Reed Diffuser Review 

What is the best-selling NEST fragrance? Bamboo, by a long shot. Bring the feeling of peacefully walking through an oriental garden into your home with the Bamboo Luxury Reed Diffuser. Notes of tender, young greenery are surrounded by the scent of delicate white flowers, finished off with uplifting citrus. 

This diffuser is great for large spaces, working hard for up to 180 days. To change the intensity of the fragrance, you can add or remove any number of reeds until satisfied. With a thick, decorative glass diffuser, this product looks great in any room. Measuring 5″ W x 2.18 ” D x 5″ H, the Bamboo Luxury Reed Diffuser is available for $125.

NEST Candles Review 

Inspired by a joyful afternoon of apple picking with her son, creator Laura Slatkin developed this candle to evoke the blissful, relaxed feeling of that day. The Apple Blossom 3-Wick Candle incorporates the bright, tender scent of apple blossoms with the delicious fruit they produce.

Underneath those sparkling apple notes, you’ll experience warmhearted white amber and woodsy cedar that rounds out the outdoorsy scent of the candle. Breathe in happy memories with the Apple Blossom 3-Wick Candle for $70.

NEST Subscription Box: Classic Candle Review

Swap up the scent in your home with Subscription Box: Classic Candle, delivering an appropriate new scent each month, such as the NEST Holiday Candle in December. With 50-60 hours of burn time, you’ll enjoy each candle all month as it fills up your space with one of the brand’s distinctive scents. 

Choose from a 3, 6, or 12-month subscription, and receive an expertly chosen scent delivered directly to your door each month. This subscription also makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves trying new fragrances. Enjoy this monthly gift for $38-$40 per month. 

NEST Reed Diffuser Stick Refill Review 

Scents can transport us somewhere new, old, or to somewhere we’ve never been before. The Reed Diffuser Stick Refill takes your senses on an adventure through NEST’s imaginative fragrance collection. 

Whether you are looking for a soothing scent before bed, or a bold aroma for entertaining, the Reed Diffuser Stick Refill comes for the price of just $6. 

NEST Reviews: What Do Customers Think?

We looked at a variety of NEST fragrances reviews to help you see what people think of the brand. In this section, you’ll find real evaluations sourced from the brand’s website, Amazon, and Sephora. 

The Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser has been rated with 4/5 stars out of over 170 customers on the brand’s official website. Depending on which scent you pick, the results of this diffuser vary: for some, the scent is either too light or too heavy, but the majority think it’s just right.

One reviewer of the diffuser and available NEST scents is pleased with the product and writes “love the fragrances especially the grapefruit. The bamboo is nice but very light. Love the concept of [the] app.” 

Another NEST fragrances review wasn’t pleased with the strength of the diffuser, writing, “this one do[es] not work, you can barely smell the aroma, you need to be very close to smell the fragrance.” 

Amazon has the largest amount of customer ratings by far, especially evident with the NEST Bamboo Candle receiving 4.6/5 stars out of a whopping 10,365 reviews. Other notable customer favorites include,

• Grapefruit Reed Diffuser: 4.5/5 stars, nearly 7,950 reviews
• Bamboo Reed Diffuser Liquid Refill: 4.5/5 stars, nearly 6,800 reviews
• Amalfi Lemon & Mint Classic Candle: 4.6/5 stars, over 10,300 reviews
• Moroccan Amber Reed Diffuser Liquid Refill: 4.5/5 stars, over 6,700 reviews

Customers on Amazon seem to love their NEST products. One comment goes into more detail about the Bamboo Candle, writing “This candle is fantastic. For a one-wick soy-based candle, I couldn’t be more impressed. It burns clean. The throw is noticeable throughout my home, which is two stories. I am sensitive to strong fragrances, but this candle fragrance does not bother me.”

On Sephora, ratings are generally favorable towards NEST, averaging out to over 4/5 stars on many of their available products. Unfortunately, there are some complaints about their perfumes. One negative review is dismayed, and writes “It is the perfect scent that doesn’t last for more than three hours for an extremely high price!!”

All in all, most customers appear to enjoy their NEST products and all the amazing scents offered. Sense of smell can be delicate and vary from person to person, so it’s no surprise that the same fragrance can be too subtle or strong depending on who you ask. Many reviews are satisfied with the brand, even at the higher price point.

Is NEST Worth It?

This NEST fragrance review appreciates the brand’s unique line of scents, bringing some variety into a market saturated with similar smells. What some customers may not completely enjoy is that the company uses synthetic fragrances for more diversity. Although natural scents are always more preferable, we understand why they sometimes use science-based ingredients.

The company’s products can get pricey, but one look at the presentation is all it takes to see that this is an effective luxury brand. Their candles are quite large, allowing for 50-60 hours of burn time. The diffusers have gorgeous bottles, making them as much of an artistic statement piece as they are a home-filling scent. 

The brand also has ways that help their customers save, including discounts and free shipping. Their charitable work on Autism research is also a big plus. That being said, this NEST fragrances review sees value in their mood-lifting and daydream-inspiring products and believes they are worth the buy. 

NEST Promotions & Discounts 

The brand offers a few different ways to help you save, such as,

• Subscribe to their newsletter to get 15% off, plus get updates on any NEST fragrances sale
• Refer a friend & give them $20 off their first purchase, and you’ll get $20 off your next
• 15% student discount 
• Free shipping on contiguous US orders over $100

Where to Buy NEST

NEST products can be purchased either directly from their official website. A few popular stores you can find them in are,

• Nordstrom
• Sephora
• Anthropologie
• Walmart

Sign Up for NEST

Signing up for a NEST subscription is simple. All you need to do is select the product you wish to subscribe to (2 options available). Select the frequency of your subscription, click ‘Add to Bag’, and checkout. Your card will be charged every 30 days when the order is sent out. 

FAQ

Who owns NEST Fragrances?

Laura Slatkin founded NEST in 2008, but Eurazeo now owns the majority of the company. Hower, Slatkin is still involved as the brand’s executive chairman. 

Who makes NEST Fragrances?

While we have not been able to pinpoint exactly where NEST stores and manufactures their products, their primary business location is in NYC. 

Are NEST Fragrances all-natural? 

NEST uses natural and synthetic fragrances in their scents. Synthetic ingredients give them more control and create consistency in their variety of final products. 

Are NEST Fragrances safe?

The company’s fragrances and candles may trigger an allergic reaction in some people. They recommend burning your candle in a well-ventilated room. This NEST fragrances review stresses that if you experience an allergic reaction, you should stop using the product and seek medical help if necessary. 

Are NEST Fragrances toxic?

NEST fragrances are made with many non-toxic ingredients. Other ingredients like PEG-40 are considered safe by the cosmetics industry but may cause skin irritation. 

How long does the NEST diffuser last? 

The brand’s diffusers last for 90 days. This NEST Fragrances review notes that your diffuser won’t last as long if you flip the reed sticks too often. 

What is NEST’s Shipping Policy?

NEST ships to all 50 states. Shipping costs are calculated by your order total, ranging from $8-$15. Shipping for orders over $100 is free. 2-Day shipping is available for $25-$35. Orders can take up to 4 business days to process before they are shipped out via FedEx. Estimated shipping times are as follows:

• 1-2-days for the Eastern States 
• 2-3 days for the Central States
• 3-5 days for Mountain and Western States
• 7+ days for Alaska and Hawaii

What is NEST’s Return Policy?

NEST has a 30-day return policy that accepts returns on unused, unopened, like-new products. The customer is responsible for the $8 return postage fee. Return shipping can take 10-14 business days. To start a return by mail, follow these steps:

1. Head to the Return Portal
2. Enter your order number & shipping zip code
3. Answer the questions & provide information about your return
4. Attach the provided mailing label to the outside of your return package
5. Drop your package off at a FedEx location

How to Contact NEST

If you need any other information that this NEST fragrances review did not include, you can get in contact with their customer care team by using the following methods,

• Customer Service Email: [email protected]

• General Inquiries Email: [email protected]
• NEST candles wholesale inquiries email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-888-979-6932

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