Qaa'ed

In everyday terms

Cinnamon and saffron over oud, leather and vanilla.

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

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

Saffron

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

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Cedar

Freshly planed wood at a carpenter's workshop

Carnation

Spicy, clove-like flower

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Oud

Deep, smoky oud, like the turare and bakhoor burned in Hausa homes during Sallah

Amber

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

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

How it wears

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