Floral

Black violet doesn't smell like the delicate flowers you might pick from a garden. Instead, imagine the deep, powdery heart of crushed violet petals—earthy and slightly metallic, with an almost creamy, bittersweet quality. It carries whispers of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and old velvet fabric. There's a faint animalic warmth beneath, similar to how warm skin smells after wearing a wool jumper. It's sophisticated and slightly shadowy, far more complex than a cheerful floral.

Gourmand

Vanilla smells like warmth wrapped in sweetness—imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked vanilla sponge cake, or a warm bowl of vanilla custard on a winter's evening. It's creamy and soft, almost edible, with subtle woody undertones and a hint of spice that recalls cloves or nutmeg. Pure vanilla is surprisingly complex: it's not aggressively sweet, but rather enveloping, like condensed caramel with a touch of earthy depth. It smells like indulgence and safety simultaneously.