Spicy

Fenugreek smells like warm maple syrup mixed with fresh hay and a whisper of burnt sugar—imagine walking past a bakery on a cool morning where someone's just caramelised something sweet. There's an earthy, almost celery-like greenness underneath, but it's wrapped in spicy warmth that feels slightly gourmand and comforting. It's less aggressive than other spices; instead, it's honeyed and slightly nutty, like toasted cumin has been mellowed with cream. If nutmeg had a softer cousin, fenugreek would be it.

Spicy

Ginger smells like a warm spice with a sharp, almost peppery bite that makes your nose tingle pleasantly. Imagine cracking open a fresh ginger root—there's an initial citrusy brightness with subtle floral undertones, followed by a dry, slightly woody heat. It's not fiery like chilli; rather, it's a refined warmth that feels both comforting and invigorating, reminiscent of freshly grated ginger in hot tea or the aromatic steam rising from spiced biscuits fresh from the oven.