Valiant

In everyday terms

Orange and mandarin over orris and rose with amber and sandalwood.

Orange

Juicy, fresh orange, like peeling an orange from the roadside seller

Mandarin

Sweet, juicy tangerine

Bergamot

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

Orris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Violet

Sweet and powdery, like old-school violet sweets

Amber

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

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

How it wears

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