Floral

Florentine iris smells like powdered violets mixed with buttered toast—soft, earthy, and slightly sweet with an almost creamy quality. Imagine the gentle dust from old library books combined with the warmth of iris root that's been stored for years. There's a delicate, almost cosmetic quality: think expensive face powder, dried flowers, and a whisper of almond or cashew butter. It's refined rather than floral in the typical sense—more sophisticated grandmother's dressing table than garden bloom.

Green

French lavender smells distinctly herbaceous and slightly peppery—imagine crushing fresh lavender buds between your fingers, but with a subtle sharpness that catches the back of your nose. It's greener and more aromatic than typical lavender, almost minty-spicy, with whispers of hay and dried herbs. There's a camphorous quality that feels slightly medicinal yet refined, reminiscent of walking through a Provençal herb garden on a warm afternoon when the sun releases the plants' volatile oils.