Gourmand

Vanilla absolute is the scent of indulgence itself—imagine biting into a soft, buttered vanilla biscuit still warm from the oven, or the interior of a Madagascar vanilla pod split open to reveal its sticky, perfumed seeds. It's sweetly narcotic and creamy, with subtle undertones of caramel, tobacco leaf, and even a whisper of almond. Unlike synthetic vanilla (thin and one-dimensional), absolute smells rounded and luxurious, with the depth of real food rather than artificial sweetness.

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.