Green

Clary sage smells like walking through a sun-warmed herb garden after rain. Imagine crushed sage leaves—herbal and slightly peppery—but softer, more refined than common culinary sage. There's an unmistakable earthiness underneath, with whispers of something almost floral and slightly medicinal, like a heated poultice of lavender mixed with dried hay. It's simultaneously fresh and warm, green yet somehow powdery. The scent has an almost creamy texture to it, less sharp than you'd expect from an herb.

Spicy

Marjoram smells like the dried herb you'd sprinkle on roasted vegetables, yet more refined. Imagine crumbling sun-warmed oregano between your fingers—that's the herbaceous warmth—but soften it with whispers of pepper, subtle sweetness, and an almost minty coolness. There's a gentle spiciness that doesn't bite; rather, it wraps around you like a kitchen filled with Mediterranean cooking. It's simultaneously earthy and slightly peppery, with a faint woody undertone that grounds everything into something comforting rather than harsh.