Arabians Tonka

In everyday terms

Sweet tonka and oud with saffron.

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Oud

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

Tonka Bean

Almond-vanilla sweetness, like warm sweet bread

Sugar

Plain sweetness, like sugar melting in a pan

Amber

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

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

How it wears

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