Green

Absinth smells like the ghost of a licorice sweet that's been sharpened with something menthol-keen and herbaceous. Imagine biting into a fresh anise seed, then the bite transforms into something green and slightly bitter—like wormwood leaves crushed between your fingers, with whispers of mint and wet grass. There's an almost medicinal quality, reminiscent of old apothecary cabinets and absinthe liqueur itself. It's simultaneously sweet and austere, inviting yet slightly unsettling—the scent equivalent of something beautiful but dangerous.

Woody

Oak smells like walking into a whisky distillery or an old library—think warm, dry wood with subtle sweetness and a faint vanilla undertone. It's the scent of aged wooden furniture, barrel-aged spirits, and weathered timber that's been warmed by sunlight. There's an almost leathery quality, sometimes slightly smoky, reminiscent of cedarwood but deeper and more sophisticated. It's comforting rather than fresh, with a gentle earthiness that feels established and enduring.