Royal Wood

In everyday terms

Citrus and ginger over cinnamon, pineapple and lavender with patchouli and amberwood.

Bergamot

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

Lemon

Bright, fresh lemon, like a squeezed lemon

Ginger

Zesty, warm ginger, like the ginger in zobo or kunu

Cinnamon

Warm, sweet spice, like cinnamon in buns or zobo

Pineapple

Sweet, tangy and juicy, like fresh-cut pineapple

Lavender

Clean and herbal, like lavender air freshener or soap

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Cashmeran

Soft, musky wood, like a warm wool blanket

Amberwood

Burnt sugar and warm wood, like the edge of caramelised puff-puff

How it wears

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