Floral

Pot marigold carries a warm, slightly spicy-green character that's unexpectedly subtle for such a vibrant flower. Imagine crushed dried petals mixed with hay—there's an earthy sweetness reminiscent of honey and dried apricot, layered beneath a peppery, almost pungent herbal bite. It's less floral perfume and more botanical tea, with whispers of clove and a faintly bitter finish, like the inside of a flower's stamen rather than its pretty face.

Woody

Sandalwood smells like warm, creamy silk wrapped around your skin on a cool evening. Imagine the subtle sweetness of vanilla mixed with a gentle spice—almost peppery—alongside a soft, almost powdery dryness. There's a faint milky quality, like almond paste or coconut cream, but not fruity. It's deeply comforting, never sharp or aggressive; rather, it unfolds slowly, like the smell of an old wooden jewellery box lined with fabric, releasing its aroma only when you lean in close. Grounding and intimate.