Woody

Exotic woods smell like stepping into a high-end furniture workshop mixed with a distant, smouldering campfire. There's warmth and density—imagine aged sandalwood's creamy sweetness layered with darker, almost smoky undertones reminiscent of burning incense or aged leather. It's woody without being sharp; instead, it wraps around you like the interior of a precious wooden chest that's been closed for decades. Some notes carry a faint spiciness or resinous quality, almost like distant cedar smoke drifting through warm amber.

Floral

Rose smells like romance bottled. Imagine walking through a garden after rain—that's the green, slightly damp quality. Then there's the sweetness: honeyed, sometimes with a whisper of spice and subtle fruit notes. Depending on the variety, you might detect hints of honey, jam, or even a peppery warmth. It's never cloying if it's genuine; there's an elegant complexity, a velvety depth that makes you want to inhale again.