Spicy

Ceylon cinnamon smells like warmth wrapped in silk rather than heat wrapped in fire. Imagine biting into a soft cinnamon bun fresh from the oven—sweet, almost honeyed, with delicate woody undertones and the faintest whisper of clove. Unlike its brasher cousin cassia cinnamon (which smells aggressive and medicinal), Ceylon cinnamon is refined and creamy, with subtle citrus notes dancing underneath. It's less "cough drop" and more "luxury spice cabinet."

Woody

Imagine warm, creamy milk infused with sandalwood timber—that's Mysore sandalwood. It smells like polished wooden furniture with a buttery, almost vanilla-like sweetness underneath. There's a subtle creaminess reminiscent of coconut milk, yet it remains deeply woody and earthy. Unlike harsh woods that feel austere, this unfolds like expensive silk against skin: soft, slightly powdery, with a faint hint of incense smoke. It's the olfactory equivalent of aged cedarwood that's been left in a spice cabinet.