Raed Oud

In everyday terms

Bergamot and lavender over rose and cypriol with leather and agarwood.

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

Saffron

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Cypriol

Earthy, smoky root, like dry wood smoke

Incense

Smoky and spiritual, like church incense at Mass

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Agarwood

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

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

How it wears

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