Gourmand

Maltol smells like caramelised sugar with a whisper of toasted bread crust and ripe strawberry jam. Imagine the sweet, almost butterscotch-like aroma that rises from caramel as it turns golden, then imagine that scent threaded through with the gentle warmth of a freshly baked biscuit. There's an almost fruity undertone—reminiscent of cooked berries or boiled sweets—making it feel edible and deeply comforting. It's gourmand without being cloying; rather like the aroma wafting from a patisserie window on a cool morning.

Woody

Musk is the scent of warmth itself—imagine the gentle heat radiating from skin after exercise, mingled with soft suede and a whisper of vanilla. It's deeply intimate rather than floral or sharp; think of wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket warmed by the sun, with a faint animalic undertone that's almost imperceptible. Pure musk has a powdery, almost imperceptible sweetness, like the inside of a lover's wrist or the comfort of well-loved fabric. It doesn't announce itself boldly; instead, it envelops and lingers on your skin like a second layer.