Rawdha

In everyday terms

Saffron oud and bergamot over rose and sandalwood with musk, amber and patchouli.

Agarwood

Deep, smoky oud, like the turare and bakhoor burned in Hausa homes during Sallah

Saffron

Warm and honey-like, a bit like the inside of a brand-new leather bag

Bergamot

Bright, fresh citrus, like the zest of a lime with a soft floral edge

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Jasmine

The sweet white “lady of the night” flowers on compound fences

Black Musk

Dark, warm and skin-like, a bit smoky and sweet, like the scent left on clothes after a night out

Amber

Warm, sweet and resinous, like soft incense glowing in a room

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Cypriol

Earthy, smoky root, like dry wood smoke

How it wears

In Nigerian heat, most perfumes project more but fade faster. Spray some on your clothes to make it last longer.