Green

Maté absolute smells like freshly brewed green tea with a distinctive grassy-herbal snap—imagine the vegetal greenness of crushed grass clippings mixed with dried hay, but sophisticated and slightly smoky. There's a subtle bitterness underneath, reminiscent of steeped tea leaves or the mineral earthiness you'd find in spring water. It carries an almost astringent quality that tingles slightly on the nose, reminiscent of bitter herbs or gently roasted plant matter. Not sweet, decidedly natural, and unmistakably green.

Citrus

Paraguayan petitgrain smells like freshly peeled bitter orange—imagine the sharp, green-tinged brightness you get when you've just snapped a Seville orange's waxy skin between your fingers. It's crisp and slightly herbaceous, with an almost leafy undertone, less sweet than regular orange oil and more austere. There's a delicate floral whisper beneath, reminiscent of fresh-cut green stems or spring garden leaves after rain. It's simultaneously zesty and refined, with a candied edge that feels almost vintage.