Ciel Man

In everyday terms

Lavender and bergamot over peach and jasmine with sandalwood and vetiver.

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Bergamot

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

Lily of the Valley

Fresh, dewy and green little white flowers

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Peach

Soft, juicy and sweet, like canned peaches

Jasmine

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

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Nutmeg

Warm spice, like ehuru (calabash nutmeg) in pepper soup

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Patchouli

How it wears

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