No 5

In everyday terms

Classic powdery florals with sparkling aldehydes.

Aldehydes

Crisp and soapy, like freshly starched, ironed clothes

Ylang-Ylang

Sweet, creamy, banana-like flowers

Neroli

Fresh, slightly bitter orange flowers

Bergamot

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

Iris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Jasmine

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Lily of the Valley

Fresh, dewy and green little white flowers

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

How it wears

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