Citrus

Bergamot smells like someone's just peeled a ripe orange in bright morning sunlight—that initial burst of citrus sweetness combined with something distinctly floral and almost tea-like. It's lighter and more delicate than lemon or grapefruit, with a subtle bittersweet edge and a powdery, slightly herbaceous undertone that lingers. Imagine Earl Grey tea without the tannins, mixed with candied orange peel and a whisper of honeyed florals. It's simultaneously fresh and warm, crisp yet creamy.

Aquatic

Brine smells like the sea itself—but not in the way you might expect. It's not fishy or unpleasantly salty. Instead, imagine standing on a windswept rocky coastline after a storm, where salt spray mingles with mineral air and seaweed. There's a crisp, slightly metallic quality, reminiscent of licking your lip after ocean swimming. It's ozonic and clean, with an almost numbing freshness, like breathing in through your nose on a bitterly cold seaside morning. It feels more atmospheric than ingredient.