Green

Laurel smells like walking through a Mediterranean herb garden on a sun-warmed afternoon. It's crisp and slightly peppery, with an almost minty freshness, but softer and more refined than mint—think of crushing fresh bay leaves between your fingers and catching that sharp, green vapour. There's an underlying warmth, almost spicy, reminiscent of clove or nutmeg, paired with a clean, herbaceous earthiness that feels simultaneously bright and grounding. It's the scent of sophistication in a leaf.

Citrus

Orange absolute smells nothing like the bright, sharp bite of fresh orange juice. Instead, imagine biting into an overripe orange left in the sun—deeply sweet, almost candied, with a velvety richness reminiscent of marmalade or candied peel. There's an underlying animalic warmth, almost creamy, like orange blossom honey mixed with worn leather. It's honeyed rather than citrusy in the traditional sense, with subtle woody undertones that feel almost narcotic.