Woody

Assam oud smells like the deep, smoky heart of an ancient forest—imagine walking through a temple after incense has burned for hours, mixed with dark leather that's been aged in a humid climate. There's a peppery, almost medicinal warmth beneath the woody base, reminiscent of dried spices and damp earth after monsoon rains. It's profoundly earthy and slightly animalic, with a subtle sweetness that emerges as it settles on skin, like old wood polished with precious oils.

Floral

Turkish Rose smells like walking through a sun-warmed garden after rain—intensely floral, with a slightly spiced, almost peppery undertone that sets it apart from delicate rose notes. Imagine crushed rose petals mixed with honey and a whisper of cloves; it's rich and full-bodied, neither cloying nor thin. There's an almost wine-like warmth to it, slightly animalic and earthy, as if you've buried your face in a bouquet of the most mature, voluptuous blooms imaginable. It feels luxurious and old-world, rather than the fresh, dewy quality of lighter florals.