Green

Clary sage absolute smells like a sophisticated herbal whisper with an unexpected creamy undertone. Imagine crushing fresh sage leaves, then adding a touch of muscat grape skin and warm honey. There's a green, slightly peppery quality reminiscent of garden herbs after rain, but softer—almost powdery. Unlike common sage's sharp bite, this absolute feels luxurious and slightly intoxicating, with a faint ambroxan-like warmth that lingers on skin like expensive cosmetic powder.

Woody

Mastic absolute smells like walking through a Mediterranean pine forest after rain—resinous and slightly bitter, with an almost medicinal quality. Imagine the sticky sap on your fingers after touching tree bark, mingled with hints of incense, dry spice, and a whisper of anise. There's a clean, slightly peppery undertone that feels both ancient and oddly modern. It's woody but not in the deep, dark way of oud; rather, it's bright, crystalline, and subtly astringent—like chewing on a piece of aromatic bark.