Floral

Iris tingitana smells like powdered violet petals mixed with soft, creamy butter and a whisper of fresh-cut grass. Imagine walking through a Moroccan garden after rain—there's an earthy, slightly peppery undertone that feels both delicate and substantial. It's not the bright, cheerful iris of spring gardens; rather, it's deeper, more sophisticated, with a subtle anisic warmth reminiscent of old perfume bottles found in grandmother's dressing table. The scent has an almost edible quality, like ground iris root mixed with pale leather and honeyed wood.

Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.