Spicy

Ceylon cinnamon smells like warmth wrapped in silk rather than heat wrapped in fire. Imagine biting into a soft cinnamon bun fresh from the oven—sweet, almost honeyed, with delicate woody undertones and the faintest whisper of clove. Unlike its brasher cousin cassia cinnamon (which smells aggressive and medicinal), Ceylon cinnamon is refined and creamy, with subtle citrus notes dancing underneath. It's less "cough drop" and more "luxury spice cabinet."

Woody

Indian patchouli smells earthy and intensely aromatic—imagine pressing your nose into rich, dark soil after rainfall, mixed with dried autumn leaves and a whisper of sweetness. There's an almost medicinal warmth to it, reminiscent of vetiver root or the underside of a forest floor. Some find it slightly musty, others detect hints of chocolate and spice buried beneath. It's grounding, deeply tactile, and unmistakably bohemian—the scent of incense smoke clinging to vintage textiles.