Maninka Fruit
Maninka Fruit is the fruit of the so-called snuffbox tree (Oncoba Spinosa) or fried egg tree. The first name is derived from the
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use of the fruits, including the processing of snuffboxes while the second name derives from the appearance of the flowers that resemble a fried egg. The name probably stems from an ethnic group with a similar name living in different West African countries and uses the fruits for economical purposes. Although the pulp of Maninka fruit is edible, it is seldom used for that purpose.
Its roots are used by the African communities to treat dysentery and bladder problems while the fruits are used as snuff boxes.
Distribution of Maninka Fruit Although the name Maninka has it origin in West Africa, the fruits are mainly found in South Africa, in regions such as Mpumalanga and along River Zambezi to the north.
It is also found in Fynbos region in the Southern Cape region as well as in Bushveld areas. According to the locals in South Africa, the fruit is an aphrodisiac not only for men but for women too.
Hugo Boss The Scent uses Maninka fruit in its latest cologne. Boss The Scent uses a combination of the exotic and aphrodisiac Maninka fruit, spicy of ginger as its heart note and the sexy leather to produce a seductively irresistible cologne.
The effect of the combination is a great smelling cologne that scores high in the projection and sillage column.
The ability of cologne to stand out above other scents while leaving a trail to you can help you stand out in a crowd and be noticed.
Maninka fruit blends well with Lavender to produce a relaxed. In a nutshell, the new cologne by Hugo Boss is quite a playful casual fragrance boasting great citrus tones derived from the exotic Maninka fruit.
Considering the fact that Maninka fruit has never been used to make fragrance before, the cologne can best be defined as a classic refinement that blends pretty well with urban sensuality.
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