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.

Gourmand

Tonka bean smells like warm vanilla custard swirled with almond cream and a whisper of caramel tobacco. Imagine the sweetness of Madagascar vanilla, but richer and almost spiced—there's a subtle nuttiness underneath, as if someone's stirred in crushed amaretti biscuits and a pinch of cinnamon. It's gourmand without being cloying; the scent wraps around you like cashmere, creamy and comforting rather than sticky-sweet.