Green

Rose leaf smells nothing like the flower itself—it's far greener and more austere. Imagine crushing fresh rose leaves between your fingers after rain; you'll detect a sharp, slightly vegetal quality with hints of green tea, fresh-cut grass, and a whisper of geranium-like spiciness. There's an almost bitter, herbaceous edge—like biting into an unripe green tomato or touching wet garden foliage. It's crisp, clean, and vaguely peppery, with a mineral quality that feels alive on the skin.

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.