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A Growing Perfume Brand Owner|| Selah Perfume Oils 🤍🌸✨|| Abba's Daughter❤️

Perfume is part of modesty, confidence & self-respect 🤍
I help you choose scents that reflect calm presence, dignity & intention.

If you're new here… come, let me properly introduce you to Selah. 🤍Because I realise some of you just followed this page...
17/09/2026

If you're new here… come, let me properly introduce you to Selah. 🤍

Because I realise some of you just followed this page and you're probably wondering:

“Okay… but what exactly is Selah?” 😂

Selah is a perfume oil brand built around something I believe is simple:

Fragrance can be more than just smelling good.

It can be part of how you show up.

It can make you feel more put together.
It can become part of your identity.
It can remind you of a person, a place or a season.
And sometimes, it's simply that little thing you do for yourself before stepping out. 🥹

The name Selah means to pause and reflect.

And that's the heart behind the brand.

In a world where everything feels rushed and loud, I want Selah to represent intentional living, quiet confidence, modesty, elegance and excellence.

Not “look at me!” confidence.

More like…

“I know who I am, and I'm comfortable being me.” 🤍

Right now, we have three signature perfume oils:

✨ Aura — elegant, warm and confident.
🍎 Bloom — soft, sweet and uplifting.
🌿 Haven — fresh, calm and grounding.

But this page isn't going to be just:

“BUY MY PERFUME.” 😂😭

You'll see fragrance tips, funny everyday moments, behind-the-scenes of building a small business, my founder journey, conversations about confidence and intentional living, and of course… plenty perfume talk. 😂

I'm building Selah one step at a time, and I'm really glad you're here to witness it.

So, if you've been following for a while, welcome back.

And if you're new…

Hi, I'm the person behind Selah. 👋🏽😂

Tell me your name and what brought you to this page. Let's get to know each other. 🤍

Have you ever applied a perfume and thought, “Hmm… this isn't giving.” 😭Then 30 minutes later you're smelling your wrist...
12/09/2026

Have you ever applied a perfume and thought, “Hmm… this isn't giving.” 😭

Then 30 minutes later you're smelling your wrist again like…

“WAIT. Where did THIS come from? 👀😂”

You're not imagining it.

A fragrance can smell different after you've had it on for a while because fragrance develops over time.

When you first apply it, you're mostly experiencing the more noticeable top notes. These are usually lighter and evaporate more quickly.

As time passes, those notes fade and the middle and base notes become more noticeable.

And that's when you may start picking up things like vanilla, amber, sandalwood, musk, woods or other deeper notes. 🤎

There's also your skin chemistry to consider.

The same perfume can smell slightly different on you compared with your friend because things like your skin's natural oils, moisture, body temperature and even the environment can affect how the fragrance develops.

So please…

Don't smell a perfume for 30 seconds and immediately say, “I don't like it.” 😂😭

Give it some time.

Let it settle on your skin.

Smell it again later.

Sometimes the perfume you almost rejected at first becomes the one you're obsessed with. 😂🤍

This is also why I love telling people to experience a fragrance on their own skin, rather than deciding based only on how it smells from the bottle.

Because sometimes…

the first impression is not the whole story. ✨

Have you ever had a perfume change completely on your skin after some time? 👀

Have you ever started something and suddenly realised… wait… I'M ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS THING NOW?! 😭😂Because tha...
11/09/2026

Have you ever started something and suddenly realised… wait… I'M ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS THING NOW?! 😭😂

Because that was me when I started Selah.

At first, it was just an idea.

“I want to have my own perfume brand.”

Sounds cute, right? 😂

Then reality entered the room.

Suddenly, I'm the one thinking about the perfume itself.

The bottles.
The labels.
The packaging.
The pricing.
The content.
The customers.
The money.
The mistakes.
The things that need to be changed.
And somehow, I'm also the person who has to make decisions when I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. 😭😂

There are days I look at Selah and think:

“Omo… so I'm the owner of this thing?” 😂

Because nobody is coming to remind you to post.

Nobody is coming to tell you, “Have you checked that order?”

Nobody is going to magically solve that small problem you've been overthinking since morning.

You are the one responsible. 😭

And honestly, that part of entrepreneurship is humbling.

You realise that building a brand isn't just about having a beautiful idea or making a good product.

It's about showing up when you're excited AND when you're tired.

It's learning.

It's making mistakes.

It's adjusting.

It's asking questions.

It's sometimes staring at something you've created and wondering if you're actually doing this right.

But then you remember…

I wanted this.

I prayed about this.
I planned for this.
I worked for this.

So yes, I'm responsible for this thing now. 😂🤍

And as scary as that can feel sometimes, there's also something beautiful about knowing that this is something I am building with my own hands.

One step at a time.

One lesson at a time.

One bottle at a time. 🥹🤍

If you've ever started something of your own, what was the moment you realised, “Wait… I'm actually responsible for this?” 😂

My biggest lessons from Month One of running Selah 🥹🤍One month ago, Selah went from something I had been planning and dr...
09/09/2026

My biggest lessons from Month One of running Selah 🥹🤍

One month ago, Selah went from something I had been planning and dreaming about to something people could actually buy.

And omo… I have learnt plenty. 😂😭

I thought the hardest part would be making the perfume.

I was wrong. 😂

There is so much more that comes with running a brand—content, packaging, pricing, talking to people, showing up consistently, answering questions, figuring things out when something doesn't go as planned… the list goes on.

But these are probably my biggest lessons so far:

1. You won't feel ready all the time.
There were moments I questioned myself and wondered if I was doing enough. But I've realised that sometimes you just have to start and learn along the way.

2. Consistency is harder than motivation.
Some days you have plenty ideas. Other days you're staring at your phone thinking, “What am I even going to post today?” 😂
You still have to show up.

3. People need to know YOU, not just your product.
I'm learning that building a brand is also about letting people see the person behind it. My story, my thought process, the lessons, the mistakes and the little wins.

4. Small wins are actually worth celebrating.
A new follower.
Someone asking about a scent.
Someone recommending the brand.
An order.
A kind comment.

They may look small, but when you're building from scratch, you know what each one means. 🥹

5. I'm still learning.
And I think that's okay.

Month One wasn't perfect. I didn't suddenly figure everything out.

But I showed up.

I launched something I once thought was just an idea.

And honestly?

I'm proud of that. 🤍

Here's to Month Two. 🥂✨

And if you're building something too, I hope you remember this:

You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes clarity comes after you start.

What is one lesson your first month of doing something new taught you? 👀

Okay, let's answer some questions about Selah perfume oils. 👀😂Because I know some of you are interested but you're just ...
07/09/2026

Okay, let's answer some questions about Selah perfume oils. 👀😂

Because I know some of you are interested but you're just there looking at my posts like:

“Let me observe first.” 😭😂

So, here are some questions you might be wondering about:

“Are they perfume sprays?”
Nope! 😂 Selah perfumes are perfume oils, so you apply them directly to your skin.

“Do they last long?”
They are formulated to give you good fragrance performance, but longevity can vary from person to person depending on your skin, weather, activity and how you apply it.

“Will the scent smell exactly the same on everyone?”
Not necessarily! Your skin chemistry can affect how a fragrance develops. That's why the same perfume can smell slightly different on two people.

“Do I need to apply plenty?”
Please don't bathe in perfume. 😭😂
A little can go a long way. Start with a small amount on your pulse points and see how it develops.

“Can I wear it every day?”
Absolutely. 🤍
You don't need a wedding, date or special event before you smell good. Wear your fragrance because you want to.

“Which one should I choose?”
That depends on the kind of scent you enjoy.

✨ Aura — elegant, warm and confident.
✨ Bloom — soft, sweet and feminine.
✨ Haven — fresh, calm and clean.

And if you're still confused, just send me a message and tell me the kind of scents you normally like. I'll help you pick. 🤭

Now tell me: what's the one question you've wanted to ask about Selah but never asked? 👀

No judgement here. 😂🤍

You don't need 10 perfumes to have a perfume wardrobe. 😂🤍I know some of us see people with plenty perfumes and immediate...
05/09/2026

You don't need 10 perfumes to have a perfume wardrobe. 😂🤍

I know some of us see people with plenty perfumes and immediately think:

“God abeg, when will I reach this level?” 😭😂

But honestly, building a perfume wardrobe isn't about buying every nice fragrance you come across.

It's about having different scents for different moods, occasions and versions of you.

Think of it like your clothes.

You probably won't wear the same outfit to church, the office, a wedding and a casual outing.

Same thing with fragrance. 👀

You can start with just 3 basic scent personalities:

✨ Your everyday scent
Something fresh, clean and easy to wear. The one you can reach for when you're going to school, work, church or just running errands.

✨ Your special-occasion scent
Something a little richer and more noticeable for dates, weddings, dinners, celebrations and those days you want to feel EXTRA. 😂

✨ Your comfort/personal scent
That fragrance you wear simply because it makes YOU happy. Maybe it's soft, sweet, warm or calming. You don't need an occasion for this one.

And as you discover your preferences, you can slowly add more.

Maybe a fresh scent for hot days.
A warm one for evenings.
A soft feminine one.
A bold one for when you're feeling adventurous.

Don't rush to build a collection.

Start with scents you genuinely enjoy and actually see yourself wearing.

Because there's no point having 15 perfumes sitting on your shelf while you still reach for the same one every single day. 😂😭

Your perfume wardrobe should tell a little story about you.

So if you could only have 3 fragrances in your perfume wardrobe, what three types would you choose? 👀🤍

How do you actually choose your fragrance? 👀😂Because some of us will enter a perfume shop and suddenly forget every sing...
04/09/2026

How do you actually choose your fragrance? 👀😂

Because some of us will enter a perfume shop and suddenly forget every single thing we know about perfume. 😭

You smell one…
“Hmm, nice.”

Smell another…
“Wait, this one is nicer.”

Smell the third one…
“Ahhh, I think this is the one!”

Then five minutes later, you've forgotten what the first one smelled like. 😂😂

But honestly, choosing a fragrance isn't just about picking the one that smells nice.

Think about the kind of scent you naturally enjoy.

Do you like something sweet and warm?
Maybe you enjoy vanilla, fruity or gourmand scents. 🍦🍎

Do you prefer something fresh and clean?
Look out for citrus, green or aquatic notes. 🌿✨

Maybe you love something deep, warm and sophisticated?
Woody, amber or spicy fragrances might be more your thing. 🤎

And most importantly…

Think about YOU.

How do you want to feel when you wear it?

Soft?
Fresh?
Elegant?
Confident?
Calm?
Feminine?
Bold?

Because the fragrance you choose should feel like something you would actually enjoy wearing—not just something that smells amazing on somebody else.

And pleaseee, don't buy a fragrance simply because someone said, “This is the best perfume ever.” 😂

What smells beautiful on them might smell completely different on your skin because everyone's skin chemistry is different.

So take your time. Test it on your skin, let it settle, and see how you feel about it after a while.

Your perfect fragrance isn't necessarily the one everyone loves.

It's the one that makes you think:

“Yes. This smells like me.” 🥹🤍

So, how do YOU normally choose your perfume?

By the notes, the name, the bottle, the recommendation… or you just smell it and say “I like am”? 😂

3 ways fragrance can boost your confidence 🥹✨Let me be honest… sometimes, you don't need a motivational speech. 😂You jus...
03/09/2026

3 ways fragrance can boost your confidence 🥹✨

Let me be honest… sometimes, you don't need a motivational speech. 😂

You just need to take your bath, wear that outfit that makes you feel good, do your hair, apply your perfume and look in the mirror like…

“Omo, I’m actually looking good today.” 😭😂

And somehow, your confidence just goes up a little.

Here are 3 simple ways fragrance can help with that:

1. It makes you feel more put together.
Even when your outfit is simple, smelling good can give you that feeling of, “Okay, I’m ready. Let’s go.”
It's a small finishing touch, but sometimes the little things are what complete the whole look.

2. It can become part of your identity.
You know that feeling when people start saying, “Ah, this perfume smells like you!” 🥹
There's something about having a scent that feels like YOU. It can become part of how people recognise and remember you.

3. It gives you that quiet “I’ve got this” feeling.
Not every confidence boost has to be loud. Sometimes it's simply walking into a room knowing you look good, smell good and you're comfortable being yourself. 🤍

And please, don't wait for a big event before you smell good o. 😂

Office? Wear it.
Church? Wear it.
School? Wear it.
Running errands? Wear it.

Sometimes, smelling good is just one little way of showing up for yourself. ✨

So tell me, does wearing your favourite fragrance actually make you feel more confident? 👀

When I started posting on this page, I honestly looked at 100 followers like it was something IMPOSSIBLE. 🥹🥹I remember t...
02/09/2026

When I started posting on this page, I honestly looked at 100 followers like it was something IMPOSSIBLE. 🥹🥹

I remember thinking, “100 people? On MY page?” 😂

I was just like what year will I get to finish this level 2 like this😂

But look at us today… WE HIT 100! 🥹🎉🤍

It might look small to some people, and honestly, I understand. There are pages with thousands and millions of followers.

But for me? This is a big deal.

Because I know what it felt like when I had barely started.
I know how many times I posted and wondered if anybody was even seeing it.
I know how discouraging it can be when the numbers aren't moving.

And now, 100 people have chosen to follow this journey. 🥹❤️

This is just a reminder that sometimes what looks impossible at the beginning only needs time, consistency and effort to become possible.

So if you're currently working towards something and it feels like nothing is happening, don't quit too early.

Keep showing up.
Keep learning.
Keep improving.
Keep working.

Your “small” beginning might become the exact thing you look back on and say, “Wow, I really came this far.” 🥹

100 followers today.
1,000 next. 😌🔥

And when we get there, I'm coming back to read this post again. 😂❤️



Sometimes, we do things subconsciously and don’t even realize why we’re doing them. 🥹One of my goals was to hit 100 foll...
02/09/2026

Sometimes, we do things subconsciously and don’t even realize why we’re doing them. 🥹

One of my goals was to hit 100 followers before September. I told myself that when I got there, I’d celebrate on September 1st. 🎉

Then August 30 came and I was still stuck at 97. 😭
To make matters worse, my followers started dropping instead of increasing.

At that point, I honestly gave up on the goal. And I didn’t even realize how much that disappointment affected me until now.

I wasn’t really online.
I wasn’t posting like I normally would.
And when September 1st came, I didn’t even make my usual “Happy New Month” post. 🥹

Looking back, I think a part of me had already checked out because I felt like, “Well, I didn’t achieve what I wanted.”

But guess what? 😂

I came online today after being offline since morning and saw…

101 FOLLOWERS! 🥹🥹🥹❤️

And that little number gave me a spark again.

It made me realize something: sometimes, when things don’t happen according to our timeline, we start withdrawing without even knowing it. We stop showing up because we feel like the effort isn’t working.

But maybe the lesson is to keep showing up even when the result hasn’t caught up yet.

So, a very belated Happy New Month to us! 🥹❤️

And thank you to the 101 amazing people on this page. 🥹🤍
Every single follow means something to me.

Now…

1,000 next. 🚀😂❤️

Let’s see what September brings. ✨



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