Habik

In everyday terms

Cardamom and pepper over sage and lavender with sandalwood and patchouli.

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Pepper

Freshly ground pepper, like the kick in pepper soup

Artemisia

Bitter, green and herbal, like crushed wild herbs

Bergamot

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

Sage

Herbal, slightly peppery leaves

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Tonka Bean

Almond-vanilla sweetness, like warm sweet bread

Amberwood

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

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.