Woody

Ambrette seed smells like warm, honeyed musk with a distinctly woody-amber undertone—imagine the scent of toasted almond skin mixed with dry, sun-warmed driftwood and a whisper of something animalic and sensual. There's an almost creamy sweetness to it, reminiscent of warm honey drizzled over cedarwood, with subtle spiced notes that recall clove or cardamom lingering in the background. It's simultaneously edible and earthy, neither purely floral nor purely wood—occupying a fascinating middle ground that feels both comforting and mysteriously sophisticated.

Smoky & Earthy

Smoked tea conjures the intimate warmth of a crackling fireplace mingled with the dry, slightly astringent character of steeped black tea leaves. Imagine standing in a cosy tearoom where someone's just lit a pine-wood fire—there's that woodsmoke, yes, but also an earthy, tannic quality that feels almost leathery on your palate. It's not aggressive smoke; rather, it's the gentle haze of a carefully tended flame, like the wispy vapour rising from a hot cup of Lapsang Souchong, where the tea itself has been dried over smoking pine. There's a whisper of sweet char, mineral earthiness, and a faint peppery bite.