Gourmand

Beeswax absolute smells like honeyed warmth wrapped in softness—imagine the sweet, creamy interior of a honeycomb, with subtle notes of amber and talc-like powder. It's waxy and buttery, slightly resinous, with an almost skin-like warmth that feels intimate rather than intensely sweet. Think of walking into a candle shop where beeswax candles gently perfume the air, or pressing your nose against warm honey that's been left in the sun. It's gourmand without being cloying; rather, it's a comforting, almost narcotic sweetness with an earthy, slightly floral undertone.

Woody

Cedarwood smells like walking into a freshly constructed wooden cabin on a crisp autumn morning. It's warm, dry, and slightly spicy—reminiscent of pencil shavings, aged timber, and a whisper of incense. There's an almost powdery quality, with subtle earthiness underneath. Unlike the bright cheerfulness of citrus, cedarwood feels contemplative and grounded, like the smell of old furniture polish mixed with the resinous warmth of a cedar chest that's held winter clothes for generations.