Spicy

Aniseed smells like liquorice dissolved in warmth—sweet, slightly spicy, with an almost creamy vanilla undertone. Imagine biting into a liquorice sweet, then that familiar tongue-coating sensation meets the gentle heat of star anise in a cup of chai. It's not sharp or peppery; rather, it's smooth and almost caramel-like, with a faint medicinal whisper reminiscent of pastis or ouzo. There's something simultaneously confectionery and aromatic, herbaceous yet indulgent. It can feel either nostalgic or exotic depending on the context.

Floral

Carnation smells like a spiced, slightly sweet clove with a peppery warmth—imagine biting into a clove bud, then discovering floral honey beneath. It's powdery and slightly creamy, reminiscent of old-fashioned talcum powder mixed with carnation flowers from a florist's shop. There's an almost anise-like quality, a whisper of cinnamon, and something vaguely soapy and aldehydic that feels nostalgic and refined rather than purely floral.