Floral

Bulgarian Rose smells like stepping into a lush rose garden at dawn—intensely floral but never perfume-y or artificial. It's honeyed and slightly fruity, with an almost jam-like sweetness reminiscent of rose petals preserved in sugar. There's a delicate spice underneath, a whisper of clove and geranium leaf greenness. It's rich and velvety, the olfactory equivalent of burying your face in fresh-picked petals.

Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.