Citrus

Paraguayan petitgrain smells like freshly peeled bitter orange—imagine the sharp, green-tinged brightness you get when you've just snapped a Seville orange's waxy skin between your fingers. It's crisp and slightly herbaceous, with an almost leafy undertone, less sweet than regular orange oil and more austere. There's a delicate floral whisper beneath, reminiscent of fresh-cut green stems or spring garden leaves after rain. It's simultaneously zesty and refined, with a candied edge that feels almost vintage.

Green

Red thyme smells like walking through a sun-warmed Mediterranean herb garden on a dusty afternoon. It's green and peppery, with a subtle spiciness reminiscent of black pepper and clove, but softer—almost minty without being sharp. There's an earthy, slightly resinous quality underneath, like brushing past dried herbs that release their oils into warm air. It's herbaceous and slightly woody, with a whisper of thyme's characteristic savoury warmth, but with a red undertone suggesting deeper, more complex spice notes than common green thyme.