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."

Woody

Mastic smells like walking through a sun-drenched Mediterranean pine forest after rain. It's resinous and woody, with a slightly bitter, piney character reminiscent of freshly crushed evergreen needles—think gin botanicals rather than sweetness. There's an almost minty freshness underlying the warmth, with a subtle woodiness that feels ancient and slightly astringent, like chewing on a piece of aromatic bark. It's dry rather than creamy, with an almost incense-like quality that lingers on the skin.