Spicy

Angelica root smells like warm spice meets earthy celery, with an almost medicinal undertone that's unexpectedly sensual. Imagine biting into a piece of crystallised ginger, then discovering it's also faintly herbal and slightly bitter—like chewing on the roots of a plant that's been drying in autumn sun. There's a peppery kick underneath, with whispers of musk and something vaguely animalic. It's comforting yet slightly stern, never sweet.

Oriental

Labdanum smells like walking into an ancient library where leather-bound books meet honeyed amber. It's warm, slightly resinous, and vaguely medicinal—imagine dried apricots dusted with incense, with a subtle leather undertone and a hint of barnyard earthiness. There's a sticky, almost tar-like quality that feels both precious and primal. It's the scent of luxurious comfort with an unexpected roughness, rather like wrapping yourself in a worn cashmere blanket that smells faintly of honey and smoke.