Smoky & Earthy

Black leather smells like a freshly opened leather jacket—rich, slightly animalic, with a subtle smokiness that's almost burnt. Imagine the warm hide of a saddle mixed with tobacco smoke, a whisper of petrol, and something almost like burnt rubber. It's not the clean, tannery-fresh leather of new shoes; it's aged, worn leather that's been exposed to heat and time. There's a dark, slightly harsh quality—reminiscent of charred wood or a leather workshop on a smoky autumn evening—that makes it feel dangerous and luxurious simultaneously.

Spicy

Black pepper smells sharp, dry, and almost peppery—obviously—but not like the dusty spice in your kitchen cupboard. Imagine biting into a fresh peppercorn: there's an initial brightness, almost citrusy, followed by a warming, slightly woody heat that tingles your nostrils. It's spicy without burning, with an almost piney, green undertone. The sensation is crisp and energising, like inhaling cool air that somehow feels warm simultaneously.