Spicy

Black pepper smells nothing like sweetness—it's sharp, almost peppery bite that makes your nose tingle pleasantly. Imagine crushing fresh peppercorns between your fingers: you'll catch pungent, slightly woody warmth mixed with an almost citrusy brightness. There's a clean, dry heat to it—reminiscent of cracked pepper on a steak or the spicy tingle after biting into a fresh chilli, though less aggressive. It feels simultaneously warming and slightly cooling, prickling against the inside of your nostrils.

Gourmand

Tonka bean smells like warm vanilla custard swirled with almond cream and a whisper of caramel tobacco. Imagine the sweetness of Madagascar vanilla, but richer and almost spiced—there's a subtle nuttiness underneath, as if someone's stirred in crushed amaretti biscuits and a pinch of cinnamon. It's gourmand without being cloying; the scent wraps around you like cashmere, creamy and comforting rather than sticky-sweet.