Green

Black basil smells distinctly different from the bright, peppery green basil you'd find in a kitchen. Imagine biting into fresh basil leaves, then imagine that moment deepening—becoming earthier, slightly woody, with an almost medicinal undertone. There's a subtle aniseed whisper beneath, reminiscent of liquorice or fennel, yet more shadowed and sophisticated. It carries the green vegetal crispness of basil but wrapped in something more complex: a touch of leather, a hint of smoke, and an underlying sweetness that feels dark rather than bright. Think of basil leaves wilting in autumn light rather than glistening with morning dew.

Green

Sage smells like stepping into a Mediterranean herb garden on a warm afternoon. It's dry, slightly peppery, and vaguely medicinal—reminiscent of the leaves you'd brush past while walking through wild scrubland. There's an earthy, almost dusty quality, with subtle woody undertones and a whisper of camphor that catches the back of your nose. It's green without being fresh or citrusy; instead, it feels weathered and wise, like the plant itself has absorbed years of sunlight and been slightly baked by heat.