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In everyday terms

Cacao and rose over agarwood and patchouli with vanilla and amber.

Cacao

Dark, bitter chocolate, like a spoon of raw Milo powder

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Saffron

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

Iris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

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

Caramel

Burnt sugar, like the coating on caramel popcorn

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Amber

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

Woody Notes

Dry, warm wood

How it wears

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