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.

Gourmand

Royal jelly smells like honeyed sweetness with creamy, almost buttery undertones—imagine the aroma of warm honey drizzled over warm toast, but softer and more delicate. There's a subtle milky richness to it, reminiscent of fresh cream or the gentle sweetness of a beeswax candle. It's gourmand without being cloying; rather than smelling sticky or saccharine, it evokes comfort and indulgence, like honey sweets dissolving on your tongue. The scent carries a whisper of floral complexity too, suggesting the flowers bees have visited.