Gourmand

Sweet notes smell like indulgence wrapped in warmth. Imagine biting into caramelised toffee, the butter-rich creaminess of vanilla custard, or warm honey drizzled over toast. There's a mouth-watering quality—like confectionery shops, bakeries, or the sticky sweetness clinging to your fingers after eating butterscotch. Unlike fruity sweetness, gourmand sweetness is dense and enveloping, evoking desserts and comfort foods rather than fresh produce. It's the olfactory equivalent of a warm hug from grandmother's kitchen.

Woody

Woody notes smell like the heart of a forest distilled into essence. Imagine the warm, dry interior of a cedar wardrobe, the earthy grip of tree bark after rain, or the comforting scent of aged timber in an old library. They're neither sweet nor sharp—rather, they're grounding and substantial, with a slightly resinous, almost creaky quality. Think of pencil shavings, sandalwood's buttery softness, or the austere dryness of vetiver. These notes smell like nature's architecture: solid, enduring, and deeply familiar.