Spicy

Juniper smells crisp, dry, and slightly piney—imagine crushing fresh evergreen needles between your fingers on a cool morning. There's a subtle spiciness underneath, a whisper of pepper and warm wood, along with a clean, almost gin-like quality (because yes, juniper berries flavour gin). It's woody but not heavy, with a slightly resinous bite that tingles in your nostrils. Fresh-cut conifer, a hint of camphor, and something almost medicinal—think of walking through a pine forest after rain.

Woody

Vetiveryl acetate smells like vetiver's sophisticated cousin—earthier and smoother than raw vetiver root, with less of that dry, dusty character. Imagine the warm, slightly sweet scent of freshly turned garden soil after rain, blended with subtle hints of hay and dried grass. There's a creamy, almost buttery undertone that feels refined rather than rustic. It's grounding without being heavy, woody without the sharp resinous bite you'd get from cedarwood. Think of walking through a botanical garden at dusk.