Floral

Rose water smells like the most delicate, almost translucent whisper of a rose—imagine standing in a garden after rain, where the flower's perfume has become ethereal rather than heady. It's softer than fresh rose petals (which can smell almost fruity or spiced), carrying a pale, slightly sweet, slightly powdery quality reminiscent of the steam rising from warm bathwater infused with flowers. There's a gentle aldehydic shimmer, like dewdrops catching morning light. It's intimate and skin-like rather than perfume-like—think of antique cosmetics or grandmother's dressing table.

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.