Gourmand

Almond milk smells like creamy sweetness with a delicate nuttiness—imagine the gentle aroma of blanched almonds blended with warm milk and a whisper of vanilla. It's softer than raw almond's sharpness, almost powdery and comforting, like the smell of a child's rice pudding or sweet almond paste in a bakery. There's a subtle creaminess that coats the olfactory sense, never sharp or harsh, with a barely-there earthiness underneath that keeps it from being cloying.

Spicy

Star anise smells like liquorice meets warm spice—imagine biting into a fennel seed but sweeter, with peppery heat underneath. There's an almost medicinal clarity to it, reminiscent of pastis or ouzo, that sharp anise character paired with subtle warmth. It's simultaneously cooling and warming: fresh like a winter morning, yet with creeping heat that builds gently on your skin. Not cloying or artificial, but deeply aromatic and slightly narcotic—the sort of scent that makes you want to breathe deeper.