Interlude 53

In everyday terms

Bergamot and oregano over amber and frankincense with leather and agarwood.

Bergamot

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

Oregano

Dry, herbal, like the herbs in pizza

Pimento

Warm, clove-cinnamon spice (allspice)

Amber

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

Frankincense

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

Labdanum

Sticky, leathery amber

Opoponax

Sweet, honeyed incense

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Agarwood

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

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

How it wears

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