Woody

Indian oud smells like the deep, resinous heart of ancient wood—imagine walking into a centuries-old temple where incense has soaked into every beam. There's a warm, almost animalic quality; think leather left in the sun, mixed with earth after rain and a whisper of smoky spice. It's rich and slightly sweet, but never cloying—more like the creaking timbre of a cello than a bright violin note. First-time smellers often detect barnyard notes or even a faint medicinal quality before the honeyed, woody depths reveal themselves.

Oriental

Peru Balsam smells like a warm embrace of vanilla-tinged honey drizzled over soft leather and aged wood. There's a honeyed sweetness—almost caramel-like—but grounded by something earthy and slightly spiced, reminiscent of cinnamon and clove. It's simultaneously creamy and resinous, with an animalic undertone that feels almost tobacco-like. Imagine walking into an old library where leather-bound books sit beside jars of amber honey—that's the olfactory territory here.