Green

Geranium absolute smells like crushed green leaves after rain, with a whisper of rose and a sharp, almost peppery bite. Imagine rubbing fresh geranium foliage between your fingers—there's an herbaceous greenness, slightly dusty and slightly sweet, reminiscent of wet garden soil and dried hay. It's fresher than rose but greener, with an almost minty sharpness that makes your nose tingle slightly. Not the ornamental flower itself, but the vital, slightly astringent plant material beneath.

Gourmand

Tonka bean smells like warm vanilla custard swirled with almond cream and a whisper of caramel tobacco. Imagine the sweetness of Madagascar vanilla, but richer and almost spiced—there's a subtle nuttiness underneath, as if someone's stirred in crushed amaretti biscuits and a pinch of cinnamon. It's gourmand without being cloying; the scent wraps around you like cashmere, creamy and comforting rather than sticky-sweet.