Gourmand

Cocoa absolute smells like pure, unadulterated chocolate—but deeper and more complex than a chocolate bar. Imagine breaking open a freshly roasted cacao pod: there's that rich, slightly bitter earthiness with warming spice notes underneath. It's decadent without being sickly sweet, with a powdery, almost velvety texture to the scent. There's a subtle nuttiness and a whisper of fermentation—that slightly fermented, almost winey quality that real cacao possesses. It's comfort in olfactory form.

Gourmand

Salted caramel smells like butter melting into brown sugar over gentle heat—sweet yet savoury, with an almost creamy richness that coats the back of your nose. There's a subtle mineral quality from the salt, which prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. Imagine biting into a salted caramel sweet: that exact balance of confectionery warmth, slightly burnt sugar notes, and a pinch of sea salt that makes your mouth water. It's indulgent and nostalgic, like fair ground toffee apples meets luxury chocolate shops.