Imperia

In everyday terms

Apple, mint and bergamot over jasmine and patchouli with oakmoss, musk and cedar.

Apple

Crisp, juicy apple, like biting into a fresh one from the market

Mint

Cool and fresh, like Tom-Tom sweets

Bergamot

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

Elemi

Lemony, peppery resin

Jasmine

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

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Sandalwood

Creamy, smooth wood, like sandalwood soap

Oakmoss

Damp, earthy forest moss

Musk

Clean skin, like fresh laundry

Amber

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

Cedarwood

Dry, clean wood, like fresh pencil shavings or a new wooden wardrobe

How it wears

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