Woody

Liquidambar smells like walking through an ancient forest after rain—earthy, slightly sweet, with a warm, resinous undertone reminiscent of incense or aged wood. Imagine the scent of tree bark, dried leaves, and a whisper of vanilla-tinged amber, with a subtle spiciness that evokes clove or cinnamon. It's grounding and slightly medicinal, like opening a wooden cabinet filled with old books and dried botanicals. Not sharp or austere, but rather soft, enveloping, and deeply comforting.

Spicy

Saffron smells like warm honey touched by smoke, with an underlying earthiness reminiscent of dried autumn leaves. Imagine the aroma of golden turmeric, but more refined and mysteriously bitter—think of expensive spice markets where threads of crimson-gold sit in wooden bowls. There's a subtle animalic quality, almost leathery, paired with a faint metallic sweetness. It's intoxicating rather than fresh, wrapping around you like cashmere warmed by sunlight.