Oriental

Balsamic notes smell like a warm, resinous embrace—imagine the sweet, slightly medicinal scent of a cough lozenge mingled with honey and old wood. There's a thick, syrupy richness reminiscent of amber and vanilla, but with an almost incense-like quality, as though someone's lit a stick of amber in a library of aged leather-bound books. It's comforting yet complex, with subtle hints of spice and a faintly smoky undertone. The overall effect is creamy, enveloping, and deeply sensual.

Gourmand

Sweet notes smell like indulgence wrapped in warmth. Imagine biting into caramelised toffee, the butter-rich creaminess of vanilla custard, or warm honey drizzled over toast. There's a mouth-watering quality—like confectionery shops, bakeries, or the sticky sweetness clinging to your fingers after eating butterscotch. Unlike fruity sweetness, gourmand sweetness is dense and enveloping, evoking desserts and comfort foods rather than fresh produce. It's the olfactory equivalent of a warm hug from grandmother's kitchen.