Spectre

In everyday terms

Smoky incense and saffron over leather and black musk.

Incense

Smoky and spiritual, like church incense at Mass

Saffron

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

Guaiac Wood

Smoky, sweet wood

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Sugar Cane

Sweet, fresh and grassy, like chewing sugar cane

Violet

Sweet and powdery, like old-school violet sweets

Amberwood

Burnt sugar and warm wood, like the edge of caramelised puff-puff

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

How it wears

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