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.

Spicy

Black pepper smells nothing like sweetness—it's sharp, almost peppery bite that makes your nose tingle pleasantly. Imagine crushing fresh peppercorns between your fingers: you'll catch pungent, slightly woody warmth mixed with an almost citrusy brightness. There's a clean, dry heat to it—reminiscent of cracked pepper on a steak or the spicy tingle after biting into a fresh chilli, though less aggressive. It feels simultaneously warming and slightly cooling, prickling against the inside of your nostrils.