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.

Fresh

Salicylate smells like the sharp, clean bite of wintergreen sweets—think of those old-fashioned lozenges or the tingle of peppermint toothpaste, but softer and more rounded. There's a medicinal freshness layered with subtle warmth, slightly spicy and vaguely herbal, reminiscent of birch or eucalyptus. It's crisp without being aggressive, with an almost cooling sensation on the olfactory nerves that makes you think of menthol, though it's distinctly its own thing—fresher, greener, slightly herbaceous.