Spicy

Cardamom absolute smells like stepping into a spice market at dawn—warm, almost creamy, with a distinctly aromatic bite that sits somewhere between black pepper and fresh ginger. There's a cooling, slightly medicinal quality beneath the sweetness, reminiscent of eucalyptus or mint, yet utterly distinctive. It's peppery-floral rather than purely spicy, with an almost buttery undertone that suggests comfort and intrigue simultaneously. Imagine the scent clinging to your fingers after crushing green cardamom pods, then adding honey and a whisper of smoke.

Floral

Carnation smells like a spiced, slightly sweet clove with a peppery warmth—imagine biting into a clove bud, then discovering floral honey beneath. It's powdery and slightly creamy, reminiscent of old-fashioned talcum powder mixed with carnation flowers from a florist's shop. There's an almost anise-like quality, a whisper of cinnamon, and something vaguely soapy and aldehydic that feels nostalgic and refined rather than purely floral.