Citrus

Bitter orange tree absolute smells like the green, slightly astringent peel of a Seville orange—more complex than sweet citrus. Imagine biting into bitter marmalade, then catching the intensely floral, almost honeyed aroma that rises from the peel itself. There's a herbal, slightly resinous quality underneath, with whispers of fresh-cut grass and honeysuckle. It's citrus, yes, but with a sophisticated edge: less "orange juice" and more "orange blossom's slightly stern older sibling."

Floral

Jasmine smells like honeyed sweetness wrapped in creamy silk. Imagine walking past a night-blooming garden after rain—you'll catch something intoxicating, almost indolic, with a touch of powder and subtle green leafiness. It's floral without being shrill; sensual without being cloying. There's a faint animalic warmth underneath, vaguely reminiscent of skin musk. The scent hovers between sophisticated perfume counter elegance and heady midnight romance—simultaneously delicate and deeply seductive.