Lion

In everyday terms

Pear, lavender and mint over cinnamon and sage with vanilla, amber and cedar.

Pear

Juicy, sweet and slightly green pear

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Mint

Cool and fresh, like Tom-Tom sweets

Bergamot

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

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Clary Sage

Herbal, musky and slightly tea-like

Cumin

Warm and savoury, like suya spice (yaji)

Vanilla

Sweet and creamy, like vanilla ice cream or custard

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

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

How it wears

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