Floral

Lavender absolute smells like walking through a sun-warmed field of purple flowers at dusk. It's sweeter and darker than lavender essential oil—richer, almost honeyed, with a subtle herbaceous earthiness underneath. There's a powdery, slightly soapy quality, like expensive linen that's been stored with dried flowers. You'll detect faint notes of hay, warm skin, and a whisper of something almost green. It's comforting without being cloying, familiar yet distinctly aromatic.

Woody

Vetiver smells like freshly turned earth after rainfall, mixed with dry hay and a whisper of smoke. Imagine walking through a sun-baked field where roots and soil still hold morning dew—that's the grounding, slightly dusty quality you'll encounter. There's an almost savoury, mineral-like character, with hints of cedarwood and green tea. It's simultaneously earthy and arid, never sweet, with a faint green-wood quality that feels both calming and deeply natural. Think of it as the scent of resilience and stability in olfactory form.