Amber Oud

In everyday terms

Citrus over rose, jasmine and fig with oud, amber and saffron.

Lemon

Bright, fresh lemon, like a squeezed lemon

Bergamot

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

Lime

Sharp, zesty lime, like squeezing lime into a drink

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Jasmine

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

Ylang-Ylang

Sweet, creamy, banana-like flowers

Fig

Milky, green and sweet, like a ripe fig

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

Saffron

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

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Patchouli

How it wears

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