Rouat Al Oud

In everyday terms

Thyme and raspberry over olibanum and jasmine with leather and suede.

Thyme

Dry, warm herb, like the thyme in stew

Raspberry

Sweet-tart raspberry, like raspberry jam

Saffron

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

Bergamot

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

Olibanum

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

Jasmine

The sweet white “lady of the night” flowers on compound fences

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

White Pepper

Light, clean pepper

Juniper

Sharp, piney berries, like the smell of gin

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Suede

Soft and velvety, like new suede shoes

Amber

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

How it wears

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