Gourmand

Tahitian vanilla smells like warm dessert: creamy, almost buttery sweetness with a subtle woodiness underneath. Imagine the aroma of vanilla custard tart fresh from the oven, but richer and more honeyed than common vanilla—less "extract bottle" and more "luxurious vanilla pod steeped in caramel." It's indulgent without being cloying, with whispers of dark chocolate and dried apricot. The scent clings to skin like a comforting embrace, breathing out sweetness that feels both innocent and sensual.

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.