Dynasty

In everyday terms

Citrus with saffron rose over vanilla and patchouli.

Blood Orange

Juicy, sweet-tart red orange

Bergamot

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

Mandarin

Sweet, juicy tangerine

Jasmine

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Saffron

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

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Cedar

Freshly planed wood at a carpenter's workshop

Ambroxan

Warm, salty-clean skin after a day at the beach

How it wears

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