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.

Citrus

Mandarin orange smells like biting into a sun-warmed orange on a summer afternoon—bright, juicy, and intensely sweet, but with a slightly floral, almost creamy undertone that distinguishes it from sharper citrus fruits like lemon. It's warmer and softer than bergamot, less bitter than grapefruit, with a whisper of honeyed smoothness. Imagine the concentrated essence of that sticky-fingered moment when you peel the fruit and release its aromatic oils—that's mandarin's character: immediately uplifting, naturally sweet, and wrapped in an almost candied warmth.