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.

Spicy

Green cardamom smells like stepping into a spice bazaar on a crisp morning. Imagine biting into a cardamom pod: there's an immediate cool, almost minty freshness with subtle eucalyptus undertones, followed by warmth—not heat, but a gentle, creamy spiciness reminiscent of freshly ground pepper mixed with a whisper of camphor. It's simultaneously bright and comforting, like the aromatic steam rising from chai tea, with an underlying herbaceous quality that feels alive and slightly peppery on the back of your nose.