Citrus

Bitter orange smells like the zest of a Seville orange—that sharp, almost peppery bite you get when you scratch the peel with your fingernail. It's citrus, yes, but without the sweetness of regular oranges. Instead, there's a distinctive herbal, slightly woody quality that feels almost astringent, like biting into the white pith. It's bracing and complex, with a whisper of floral undertones that distinguish it from its sweeter cousins. Imagine sunshine with a hint of medicine cabinet—energetic but contemplative.

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.