Smoky & Earthy

Smoky notes smell like you've just stepped away from a smouldering bonfire—that warm, slightly acrid haze that clings to your jumper. It's the charred woodsmoke of a log fire, the ashy depth of incense burning low, sometimes with leathery or burnt-rubber undertones. There's a mineral, almost petroleum-like quality that feels both comforting and slightly dangerous. Imagine standing downwind of a barbecue, or the lingering scent in an old whisky distillery where smoke has steeped into every brick for decades.

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.