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.

Gourmand

Vanilla smells like warmth wrapped in sweetness—imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked vanilla sponge cake, or a warm bowl of vanilla custard on a winter's evening. It's creamy and soft, almost edible, with subtle woody undertones and a hint of spice that recalls cloves or nutmeg. Pure vanilla is surprisingly complex: it's not aggressively sweet, but rather enveloping, like condensed caramel with a touch of earthy depth. It smells like indulgence and safety simultaneously.