Green

Black basil smells distinctly different from the bright, peppery green basil you'd find in a kitchen. Imagine biting into fresh basil leaves, then imagine that moment deepening—becoming earthier, slightly woody, with an almost medicinal undertone. There's a subtle aniseed whisper beneath, reminiscent of liquorice or fennel, yet more shadowed and sophisticated. It carries the green vegetal crispness of basil but wrapped in something more complex: a touch of leather, a hint of smoke, and an underlying sweetness that feels dark rather than bright. Think of basil leaves wilting in autumn light rather than glistening with morning dew.

Citrus