Floral

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis—commonly called the night-flowering jasmine—smells like a delicate whisper of jasmine mixed with honeysuckle, but softer and more elusive. Imagine stepping into a garden at dusk where sweet florals mingle with something slightly herbal and greenish. It's not as heady as true jasmine; rather, it carries a gentle, almost creamy sweetness reminiscent of orange blossoms with a subtle woody undertone, like smelling flowers through a thin veil of damp earth. There's an intoxicating quality that feels both fresh and mysteriously aged.

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.