Nejma: the oriental tale signed Marie-Lise Bischoff
Marie-Lise Bischoff and the founding of the Grasse maison
Nejma is the French niche house founded by Marie-Lise Bischoff, around an unprecedented narrative concept: an oriental tale that crosses the entire catalogue. The story tells of a Berber heroine — Nejma, which means "star" in Arabic — and her seven daughters, each one bearing a chapter of the maison's olfactive writing. Beyond storytelling, the tale acts as compositional thread: each fragrance is a chapter, each chapter is a daughter, each daughter has her own olfactive identity. A literary perfumery rooted in the Berber tradition transmitted by the founder.
The maison's signature scents
The Nejma pantheon brings together Nejma 1, Nejma 4, Le Sublime, Le Fabuleux and Le Mystérieux — a roster of compositions that bear witness to the maison's oriental writing, between traditional tale and contemporary olfactive.
Four collections to explore Nejma
The maison structures its catalogue into four narrative lines. The Heritage Collection tells the original tale (Nejma 1 to 7). The Luxury Collection deepens the most precious extraits. The Private Collection gathers oriental confidences, and the Koeptys Collection proposes a confidential creation outside the tale.
Who is Nejma for, and when to wear it?
Nejma speaks to lovers of narrative oriental perfumery, who appreciate compositions rooted in a strong tale. The house is unisex. Creations sit in the oriental, ambery, woody, floral and spicy families, and shine particularly in autumn and winter. If you enjoy Nejma, you will also want to explore Houbigant Orientale Collection, Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 and Xerjoff Oud Stars — three other oriental author signatures at Soleil d'Or.
How to choose your Nejma fragrance?
Hesitating between Nejma 1 and Nejma 4 is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.
Nejma at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953
At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire Nejma catalogue, with expert guidance and guided trials.
Free shipping & in-store pickup
In mainland France, shipping is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 for home delivery, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.