Spicy

Ginger smells like a warm spice with a sharp, almost peppery bite that makes your nose tingle pleasantly. Imagine cracking open a fresh ginger root—there's an initial citrusy brightness with subtle floral undertones, followed by a dry, slightly woody heat. It's not fiery like chilli; rather, it's a refined warmth that feels both comforting and invigorating, reminiscent of freshly grated ginger in hot tea or the aromatic steam rising from spiced biscuits fresh from the oven.

Floral

Moroccan jasmine absolute is intensely floral—think walking through a night-blooming garden at dusk, but concentrated and honeyed. It's sweeter and more animalic than delicate white florals; there's a creamy, almost buttery richness underneath the heady floral notes, with hints of indole that give it a slightly spicy, skin-musk quality. It smells expensive, sensual, and slightly intoxicating—less innocent than jasmine sambac, more darkly romantic.