Woody

Ambrette seed smells like warm, honeyed musk with a distinctly woody-amber undertone—imagine the scent of toasted almond skin mixed with dry, sun-warmed driftwood and a whisper of something animalic and sensual. There's an almost creamy sweetness to it, reminiscent of warm honey drizzled over cedarwood, with subtle spiced notes that recall clove or cardamom lingering in the background. It's simultaneously edible and earthy, neither purely floral nor purely wood—occupying a fascinating middle ground that feels both comforting and mysteriously sophisticated.

Citrus

Pear smells like biting into a ripe fruit on a sun-warmed afternoon—juicy, green, and gently sweet without cloying. It's lighter and more delicate than citrus, with a crisp, slightly floral character that sits somewhere between fresh apple and honeyed stone fruit. There's a subtle green leaf quality, almost like the stem and skin of the fruit. It feels clean and innocent, perhaps reminiscent of pear juice or those waxy pear sweets from childhood, but far more sophisticated and refined when isolated as a fragrance ingredient.