African Leather

In everyday terms

Spicy, dusty leather with saffron.

Bergamot

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

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Saffron

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

Cumin

Warm and savoury, like suya spice (yaji)

Geranium

Rosy and minty-green leaves

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Vetiver

Earthy, rooty grass, like wet soil after rain

Oud

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

How it wears

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