Fresh

Gin's fragrance note smells like a bracing botanical cocktail—imagine the sharp, piney bite of juniper berries crushed between your fingers, mingled with bright citrus peel and herbal whispers of coriander seed and angelica root. It's crisp and slightly resinous, with an almost medicinal edge that feels clean and clarifying, like breathing in the vapours from a well-stocked spice cabinet after it's been opened on a winter morning. There's a subtle peppery warmth underneath the initial zing.

Floral

Rose smells like romance bottled. Imagine walking through a garden after rain—that's the green, slightly damp quality. Then there's the sweetness: honeyed, sometimes with a whisper of spice and subtle fruit notes. Depending on the variety, you might detect hints of honey, jam, or even a peppery warmth. It's never cloying if it's genuine; there's an elegant complexity, a velvety depth that makes you want to inhale again.