Floral

Geranium smells like a sophisticated green floral with a subtle spicy-peppery edge—imagine crushing fresh rose petals mixed with green tomato leaf and a whisper of black pepper. It's greener and more herbaceous than rose, with an almost minty freshness that catches the back of your nose. There's also a faint woody, slightly earthy undertone, like being in a garden after rain. It's bright yet grounded, never cloying.

Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.