Oudain

In everyday terms

Mint and artemisia over lavender and orange blossom with sandalwood and vanilla.

Mint

Cool and fresh, like Tom-Tom sweets

Artemisia

Bitter, green and herbal, like crushed wild herbs

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Bergamot

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

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Orange Blossom

Honeyed white flowers of the orange tree

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Cumin

Warm and savoury, like suya spice (yaji)

Spices

Warm kitchen spices, like a spice market

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Cedar

Freshly planed wood at a carpenter's workshop

How it wears

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