Spicy

Sri Lankan cardamom smells like opening a spice jar at an Indian restaurant—warm, peppery, and slightly sweet, with an almost minty coolness underneath. Imagine biting into a cardamom pod: you get that creamy, slightly resinous warmth mixed with a sharp, almost eucalyptus-like freshness. There's a subtle floral whisper beneath the spice, like dried rose petals warming in the sun. It's aromatic without being harsh, comforting yet distinctly exotic.

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.