Almas

In everyday terms

Pineapple and coriander over rose and jasmine with agarwood and suede.

Pineapple

Sweet, tangy and juicy, like fresh-cut pineapple

Coriander

Dry, slightly citrusy spice seed

Blackcurrant

Sweet-tart and fruity, like a glass of Ribena

Artemisia

Bitter, green and herbal, like crushed wild herbs

Saffron

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

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Jasmine

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

Neroli

Fresh, slightly bitter orange flowers

Geranium

Rosy and minty-green leaves

Agarwood

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

Suede

Soft and velvety, like new suede shoes

How it wears

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