Remain

In everyday terms

Frankincense and mandarin orange over madonna lily and ylang-ylang with ambergris and guaiac wood.

Frankincense

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

Mandarin Orange

Sweet, juicy and zesty, like peeling a fresh tangerine

Pimento

Warm, clove-cinnamon spice (allspice)

Bergamot

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

Ylang-Ylang

Sweet, creamy, banana-like flowers

Juniper

Sharp, piney berries, like the smell of gin

Jasmine

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

Ambergris

Salty and warm, like sea breeze at Bar Beach on clean skin

Guaiac Wood

Smoky, sweet wood

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Tonka Bean

How it wears

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