PERFUME AND FOOD: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN (OR HELL)
PERFUME AND FOOD: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN (OR HELL)
Imagine this: you have just finished a hearty meal of egusi soup and fufu. You are feeling satisfied and decide to top it off with a spritz of your go-to floral fragrance. But instead of a delightful bouquet, you’re greeted with a strange, almost fishy smell.
Have you ever noticed how your favorite perfume smells different after a spicy meal?
Or how your cologne seems to vanish after a steaming bowl of jollof rice?
It’s not just your imagination; food can have a surprising impact on how your perfume smells.
Let’s take a walk into the streets of culinary-scented chaos.
At Style Perfumery, we owe it to you to notify you of things, events and situations that will impact your perfume and by extension, your personality.
You have to guard your steeze and composure with all diligence.
Below is a brief list of notorious perfume vampire Nigerian ingredients or whole meals that can put your perfume game to shame.
The few honorable mentions include in no particular order but are not limited to:
- Garlic.
What shall it profit a good-looking sophisticated you, to go about with garlic breath all day long.
- Fish
From stockfish aka okporoko; especially those ones giving you bombastic side eye to titus, mangala fish… YOU NAME IT! Even sardines in sandwich will still shame your scent game.
- Groundnut
…especially those well roasted brown ones. Delicious and can be disgraceful on your breath. Don’t do eat those on a date..lol
- Fufu and Egusi
Combine this 2 (fufu and egusi) in this hot Nigerian weather and you have the absolute worst smell that can dampen your perfume game. In fact any of these foods can individually do bad all by itself.
- Ofada rice
As delicious and nutritious as ofada rice is, the aroma or do we say smell can be somewhat awful and when you are served in a leaf, just forget it.
Why identify problems without solutions??
Come on! We wouldn’t do that to you.
Let’s talk about some classic Nigerian food-perfume matchups:
Jollof Rice and Floral Fragrances:
A match made in heaven! The rich, savory notes of jollof rice can enhance the sweetness and floral aromas of perfumes like jasmine or rose.
Egusi Soup and Woody or Musky Scents:
The earthy, nutty flavors of egusi soup pair well with woody or musky fragrances like vetiver, patchouli or sandalwood. These scents can add a touch of sophistication to your overall aroma
Suya and citrusy or floral fragrance
Suya, the king of Nigerian street food, is known for its bold, spicy flavors. Balance the smoky flavors with a citrusy or floral fragrance.
Fufu and Fresh Citrus
The creamy texture of fufu can be balanced by the bright, zesty notes of citrus fragrances like lemon or orange.
Ofada Rice and vanilla or chocolate
Enhance the nutty notes with a gourmand perfume containing vanilla or chocolate.
Now, let’s get to the fun part: share your funniest perfume-food mishaps in the comments below