Citrus

Lemon petitgrain is brighter and more refined than raw lemon zest. Imagine the sharp citrus zing of a freshly peeled lemon, but softer—almost honeyed at the edges. It has a subtle floral whisper underneath, like standing in a grove where lemon blossoms perfume the air alongside the fruit. There's a green, slightly herbaceous quality too, reminiscent of crushed leaves. It's crisp without being aggressive, with an almost creamy undertone that distinguishes it from the harsher notes of bergamot or sweet orange.

Green

Rosemary smells like standing in a sun-baked Mediterranean herb garden on a hot afternoon. It's intensely herbaceous and peppery, with a sharp, almost minty bite that clears your sinuses. There's an underlying woodiness—imagine crushing fresh sprigs between your fingers and catching that piney, slightly resinous exhale. It's green in the most literal sense: fresh, slightly bitter, and vaguely medicinal, like the smell of a high-street chemist mixed with a country kitchen.