Scent of Africa launches next chapter of Eternal Legends collection

The fine fragrance house established by Ghandour Cosmetics has released its second new luxury fragrance duo, Hagé (for men) and Laïka (for women).

This is the second out of three His and Hers fragrance duos launched this year and continues in the tradition of the Eternal Legends Collection, drawing inspiration from legends in African mythology. The duo was developed at the company’s production hub in Accra, Ghana, features indigenous ingredients from across the African continent and is packaged in an extraordinary, patented bottle design.

Hagé – a leathery scent

Hagé is a leathery scent created by renowned Givaudan perfumer Jordi Fernandez, evocative of its inspiration of Agé, the god of hunting, wild animals and wide-open spaces revered by the Fon, also known as the Dahomey people of Benin, Nigeria and Togo.

The key ingredients of the fragrance include armoise and cedarwood from Morocco and Geranium from Egypt. The fragrance’s personality is of a man who has heightened senses and intuition and who never lets go of his prey, a goal, or conquest. Hagé is worn like a sensory and sensual superpower leaving an irresistible, lasting trail.

Laïka – a floral fruity fragrance

Laïka is a floral fruity fragrance signed by international Givaudan perfumer Nathalie Cetto. The famous Swahili love song, Malaïka lends the fragrance its theme. This feminine muse is as inspirational as an angel, adored and celebrated. She is an embodiment of pure light whose loving nature wins people over and garners respect through her wisdom.

The sensory elements of Buchu from South Africa, pomegranate, a bouquet of roses and orange blossom from Morocco and Tunisia, and vanilla from Madagascar allow fluidity and contrast between softness and energy. This perfume will surround its wearer from her crown like a halo and spread around her body like wings.

Response to personalisation trend

The new duo takes centre stage and glows from the light of its predecessor. Ripples from the successful Chapter 1 release are still being felt – the woody, spicy scent of Rakh ‘The Winner’, and the rich, fruity floral bouquet of Nefee ‘The Queen’ signed respectively by master perfumer Olivier Pescheux and perfumer Delphine Lebeau.

Tanal Ghandour, founder of Scent of Africa, said: “We celebrate the unity and diversity of the African continent while contributing to dispersing its beautiful culture throughout the world by showcasing the creativity and prowess of its people through high perfumery. Importantly, it also responds to the demand for personalisation in an increasingly inclusive world where beauty evolves by offering a brand infused with the soul and olfactory jewels of the African continent, made in Ghana for the world.”

The Eternal Legends Eaux de Parfum Collection is available in 50ml and 10ml sizes. These fragrances can be found in luxury retail perfume shops in Ghana, such as Paris 2, Zino, Galaxxxy Perfumery, and Aurora, as well as in Dufry in Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport.

Visit Scent of Africa’s website to learn more about these fragrances rising out of Africa and diffusing across the continent and beyond.