Woody

Java vetiver smells like damp earth after a summer downpour, with an almost smoky undertone—imagine standing in a rain-soaked garden where roots and rich soil dominate. It's grassy yet deeply woody, carrying hints of tobacco leaf and dried hay. There's a subtle earthiness that feels both grounding and slightly mysterious, reminiscent of walking through a humid forest where vegetation and moisture create an almost mineral-like quality. It's considerably warmer and more complex than standard vetiver.

Oriental

Labdanum smells like walking into an ancient library where leather-bound books meet honeyed amber. It's warm, slightly resinous, and vaguely medicinal—imagine dried apricots dusted with incense, with a subtle leather undertone and a hint of barnyard earthiness. There's a sticky, almost tar-like quality that feels both precious and primal. It's the scent of luxurious comfort with an unexpected roughness, rather like wrapping yourself in a worn cashmere blanket that smells faintly of honey and smoke.