Imitation Man

In everyday terms

Citron and nutmeg over rose and orris with myrrh and leather.

Citron

Fresh, zesty lemon-like citrus

Nutmeg

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

Black Pepper

Freshly ground pepper, like the kick in a pot of pepper soup

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Orris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Violet

Sweet and powdery, like old-school violet sweets

Myrrh

Warm, bitter church incense

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

How it wears

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