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.

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.