Mishlah

In everyday terms

Bergamot and black pepper over petitgrain and iris with musk and cedar.

Bergamot

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

Black Pepper

Freshly ground pepper, like the kick in a pot of pepper soup

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Petitgrain

Green, woody and slightly bitter citrus leaves

Iris

Powdery and soft, like lipstick or face powder

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

Cedar

Freshly planed wood at a carpenter's workshop

Amber

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

Olibanum

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

How it wears

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