Spicy

Chili in fragrance is that sharp, almost stinging sensation you experience biting into a fresh red chilli pepper—but experienced through scent rather than taste. It's peppery and slightly smoky, with an underlying warmth that feels almost prickling on your nose. There's a subtle fruitiness beneath the heat, reminiscent of red bell peppers, combined with a dry, slightly woody undertone. Unlike culinary chilli's immediate burn, fragrant chilli is more refined: spicy without aggression, creating a tingling sensation that's intriguing rather than uncomfortable.

Spicy

Clove smells like a warm spice cabinet on a winter's day—sharp, almost peppery, with a sweet undertone reminiscent of honey and wood smoke. Imagine biting into a clove bud: your mouth tingles with a slightly numbing sensation, and your nose fills with something both comforting and assertive. It's less fruity than cinnamon, less heat-forward than chilli, with an almost medicinal cleanliness beneath the spice. Picture the aroma drifting from mulled wine or a freshly opened jar of pickling spices.