Woody

Imagine warm, creamy milk infused with sandalwood timber—that's Mysore sandalwood. It smells like polished wooden furniture with a buttery, almost vanilla-like sweetness underneath. There's a subtle creaminess reminiscent of coconut milk, yet it remains deeply woody and earthy. Unlike harsh woods that feel austere, this unfolds like expensive silk against skin: soft, slightly powdery, with a faint hint of incense smoke. It's the olfactory equivalent of aged cedarwood that's been left in a spice cabinet.

Citrus

Sicilian bergamot smells like biting into the bright flesh of a bitter orange—simultaneously zesty and subtly floral. Imagine fresh-cut citrus peel catching afternoon sunlight: sharp, almost peppery top notes give way to a delicate, almost perfumed sweetness underneath. It's more refined than lemon, less sweet than orange, with an intriguing mineral quality and a whisper of florality that makes it feel sophisticated rather than simply fruity. The aroma is distinctly Mediterranean—crisp, energetic, and impossibly fresh.