Gourmand

Rice note smells like the warm, slightly sweet aroma of freshly cooked rice or rice flour—think of that comforting, faintly creamy scent that rises from a bowl of steaming jasmine rice. It's subtly powdery, almost milky, with whispers of grain and a gentle nuttiness reminiscent of toasted rice cereal. There's nothing sharp or pungent; instead, it wraps around you like a soft blanket, reminiscent of vanilla's gentler cousin but distinctly its own thing—simple, innocent, and deeply soothing.

Woody

Vetiver smells like freshly turned earth after rainfall, mixed with dry hay and a whisper of smoke. Imagine walking through a sun-baked field where roots and soil still hold morning dew—that's the grounding, slightly dusty quality you'll encounter. There's an almost savoury, mineral-like character, with hints of cedarwood and green tea. It's simultaneously earthy and arid, never sweet, with a faint green-wood quality that feels both calming and deeply natural. Think of it as the scent of resilience and stability in olfactory form.