Lyric Man

In everyday terms

Lime and bergamot over rose and angelica with musk and incense.

Lime

Sharp, zesty lime, like squeezing lime into a drink

Bergamot

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Angelica

Green, earthy and slightly peppery, like fresh herb roots

Galbanum

Very green and sharp, like a snapped stem

Orange Blossom

Honeyed white flowers of the orange tree

Ginger

Zesty, warm ginger, like the ginger in zobo or kunu

Nutmeg

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

Saffron

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

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

Incense

Smoky and spiritual, like church incense at Mass

Pine

Fresh pine, like a Christmas tree

How it wears

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