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.

Floral

Neroli smells like a luminous, almost intoxicating burst of fresh orange blossom—imagine pressing your face into a fragrant white flower on a Mediterranean spring morning. It's honeyed and delicate, yet surprisingly bright and slightly bitter, with a creamy, almost soapy undertone. There's a green, slightly peppery edge that prevents it from being purely sweet. It's the scent of a sun-warmed Seville orange grove in full bloom, honeyed yet crisp, floral yet citrusy.