Al Dur Al Maknoon

In everyday terms

Bergamot and apple over birch and patchouli with musk and oakmoss.

Bergamot

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

Apple

Crisp, juicy apple, like biting into a fresh one from the market

Pineapple

Sweet, tangy and juicy, like fresh-cut pineapple

Birch

Smoky and leathery, like a smouldering wood fire

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Jasmine

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

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

Oakmoss

Damp, earthy forest moss

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Amber

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

How it wears

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