Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.

Woody

Teak smells like stepping into a fine woodworking workshop—warm, dry, and subtly sweet with an almost powdery quality. Imagine freshly planed timber mingling with a hint of spice and leather. There's a gentle bitterness underneath, like dark chocolate or aged wood polish. It's neither sharp nor aggressive, but quietly noble—the olfactory equivalent of running your hand across oiled wood that's been weathered by time. Not smoky, but rich with depth.