Dia Man

In everyday terms

Labdanum and bitter orange over peony and plum with vetiver and leather.

Labdanum

Sticky, leathery amber

Bitter Orange

Zesty and slightly bitter orange peel

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Frankincense

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

Peony

Fresh, soft and rosy flower

Plum

Dark, juicy and sweet, like plum jam

Orris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Ylang-Ylang

Sweet, creamy, banana-like flowers

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

White Musk

Clean, like freshly washed clothes and baby powder

How it wears

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