Fresh

Aldehydes smell like a crisp, almost electric freshness—imagine the sharp, waxy brightness of a newly opened bar of soap, or that clean snap you get when you peel the white pith from inside a lemon skin. There's a slightly soapy, almost metallic quality that's oddly luxurious and powdery. They're not quite fruity or citrus themselves, but rather the *idea* of cleanliness—the scent of polished surfaces and starched linen. Some find them slightly peppery or even a touch metallic, like touching a cool stainless steel sink on a bright morning.

Gourmand

Beeswax absolute smells like honeyed warmth wrapped in softness—imagine the sweet, creamy interior of a honeycomb, with subtle notes of amber and talc-like powder. It's waxy and buttery, slightly resinous, with an almost skin-like warmth that feels intimate rather than intensely sweet. Think of walking into a candle shop where beeswax candles gently perfume the air, or pressing your nose against warm honey that's been left in the sun. It's gourmand without being cloying; rather, it's a comforting, almost narcotic sweetness with an earthy, slightly floral undertone.