Jean Lowe Ombre

In everyday terms

Smoky oud with raspberry.

Oud

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

Incense

Smoky and spiritual, like church incense at Mass

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Raspberry

Sweet-tart raspberry, like raspberry jam

Birch

Smoky and leathery, like a smouldering wood fire

Saffron

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

Geranium

Rosy and minty-green leaves

Amber

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

Benzoin

Warm, vanilla-like resin, like sweet incense

How it wears

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