Harmonious

In everyday terms

Ambrette and rum over orris and rose de mai with suede and leather.

Ambrette

Soft, musky and slightly fruity, like warm clean skin

Rum

Sweet and boozy, like rum-soaked fruit cake

Cognac

Warm and boozy, like the Hennessy at an owambe

Bergamot

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

Saffron

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

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Orris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Suede

Soft and velvety, like new suede shoes

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Amber

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

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

How it wears

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