Spicy

Cinnamon smells warm, slightly sweet, and gently peppery—imagine biting into a cinnamon stick and feeling that gentle heat bloom across your tongue, then translate that sensation to your nose. It's woody yet spicy, reminiscent of mulled wine, Christmas baking, and the dusty sweetness of ground spice in a baker's tin. The aroma feels almost edible, with a subtle dryness underneath that warmth, rather like the roof of your mouth after tasting the real thing. It's comforting without being cloying.

Gourmand

Imagine walking into a Polynesian bakery where vanilla pods are being split open—that's your first impression. But this isn't the gentle, delicate vanilla of ice cream. Tahitian vanilla absolute is richer, almost creamy, with honeyed warmth and a whisper of floral complexity that feels distinctly feminine. There's a subtle woodiness underneath, reminiscent of aged oak or sandalwood, paired with caramel sweetness and a soft, powdery richness. It's indulgent without being cloying—the scent equivalent of melted dark chocolate with hints of orchid petals.