Halfeti

In everyday terms

Spiced rose and oud with leather.

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Jasmine

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

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Oud

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

Leather

Rich and smoky, like new leather shoes from Aba

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

Tonka Bean

Almond-vanilla sweetness, like warm sweet bread

How it wears

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