Ethnic Oud

In everyday terms

Oregano and pepper over incense and amber with oud and leather.

Oregano

Dry, herbal, like the herbs in pizza

Pepper

Freshly ground pepper, like the kick in pepper soup

Bergamot

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

Frankincense

Church incense, like at Catholic Mass

Opoponax

Sweet, honeyed incense

Amber

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

Labdanum

Sticky, leathery amber

Agarwood

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

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

How it wears

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