Shiyaaka Blue

In everyday terms

Bergamot, lime and basil over lavender with an amber-cedar base.

Bergamot

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

Lime

Sharp, zesty lime, like squeezing lime into a drink

Basil

Fresh and peppery-green, like scent leaf (efinrin / nchanwu)

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Amber

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

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

Cedarwood

Dry, clean wood, like fresh pencil shavings or a new wooden wardrobe

How it wears

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