Spicy

Cassia smells like cinnamon's spicier, more assertive cousin—imagine biting into a stick of cinnamon and getting an immediate jolt of warmth mixed with subtle sweetness and a faintly woody undertone. It's less refined than true cinnamon, with a sharper, almost peppery bite that catches at the back of your throat pleasantly. There's a honeyed quality lurking beneath the spice, reminiscent of warm mulled wine or Christmas biscuits fresh from the oven. Rather than delicate and sophisticated, cassia announces itself boldly and unapologetically.

Floral

Jasmine smells like honeyed sweetness wrapped in creamy silk. Imagine walking past a night-blooming garden after rain—you'll catch something intoxicating, almost indolic, with a touch of powder and subtle green leafiness. It's floral without being shrill; sensual without being cloying. There's a faint animalic warmth underneath, vaguely reminiscent of skin musk. The scent hovers between sophisticated perfume counter elegance and heady midnight romance—simultaneously delicate and deeply seductive.