Gourmand

Burnt toast smells like the darkly toasted crust of bread—warm, slightly bitter, with a caramelised sweetness underneath. Imagine the aroma when you've left your toast just a moment too long: there's a charred, almost smoky depth, tempered by honeyed notes and the faint vanilla-like sweetness of caramelised sugars. It's comforting yet subtly acrid, with a dry, dusty quality reminiscent of cocoa powder or roasted grains. The effect is cosy rather than unpleasant—reminiscent of a bakery's back room on a winter morning.

Floral

Rose smells like romance bottled. Imagine walking through a garden after rain—that's the green, slightly damp quality. Then there's the sweetness: honeyed, sometimes with a whisper of spice and subtle fruit notes. Depending on the variety, you might detect hints of honey, jam, or even a peppery warmth. It's never cloying if it's genuine; there's an elegant complexity, a velvety depth that makes you want to inhale again.