Citrus

Mandarin orange smells like biting into a sun-warmed orange on a summer afternoon—bright, juicy, and intensely sweet, but with a slightly floral, almost creamy undertone that distinguishes it from sharper citrus fruits like lemon. It's warmer and softer than bergamot, less bitter than grapefruit, with a whisper of honeyed smoothness. Imagine the concentrated essence of that sticky-fingered moment when you peel the fruit and release its aromatic oils—that's mandarin's character: immediately uplifting, naturally sweet, and wrapped in an almost candied warmth.

Floral

Moroccan jasmine absolute is intensely floral—think walking through a night-blooming garden at dusk, but concentrated and honeyed. It's sweeter and more animalic than delicate white florals; there's a creamy, almost buttery richness underneath the heady floral notes, with hints of indole that give it a slightly spicy, skin-musk quality. It smells expensive, sensual, and slightly intoxicating—less innocent than jasmine sambac, more darkly romantic.