Fresh

Cucumber smells like crisp, watery freshness—imagine biting into a chilled slice on a hot summer's day, that clean, almost juicy greenness that fills your nose. It's herbaceous but gentle, with a subtle sweetness and a watery quality that feels cooling on the skin. There's no perfume or powder here; it's the smell of a cucumber's flesh itself—green, slightly earthy, and distinctly refreshing without any sharpness.

Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.