Pegasus

In everyday terms

Almond and vanilla with lavender.

Heliotrope

Powdery almond-vanilla, like Play-Doh

Cumin

Warm and savoury, like suya spice (yaji)

Bergamot

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

Bitter Almond

Sharp, cherry-like almond, like almond essence in a cake

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Jasmine

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

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Amber

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

How it wears

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