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.

Citrus

Sicilian bergamot smells like biting into the bright flesh of a bitter orange—simultaneously zesty and subtly floral. Imagine fresh-cut citrus peel catching afternoon sunlight: sharp, almost peppery top notes give way to a delicate, almost perfumed sweetness underneath. It's more refined than lemon, less sweet than orange, with an intriguing mineral quality and a whisper of florality that makes it feel sophisticated rather than simply fruity. The aroma is distinctly Mediterranean—crisp, energetic, and impossibly fresh.