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.

Floral

Carnation smells like a spiced, slightly sweet clove with a peppery warmth—imagine biting into a clove bud, then discovering floral honey beneath. It's powdery and slightly creamy, reminiscent of old-fashioned talcum powder mixed with carnation flowers from a florist's shop. There's an almost anise-like quality, a whisper of cinnamon, and something vaguely soapy and aldehydic that feels nostalgic and refined rather than purely floral.