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.

Gourmand

Vanilla smells like warmth wrapped in sweetness—imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked vanilla sponge cake, or a warm bowl of vanilla custard on a winter's evening. It's creamy and soft, almost edible, with subtle woody undertones and a hint of spice that recalls cloves or nutmeg. Pure vanilla is surprisingly complex: it's not aggressively sweet, but rather enveloping, like condensed caramel with a touch of earthy depth. It smells like indulgence and safety simultaneously.