Floral

Imagine walking through an English cottage garden on a dewy morning in late spring—that's May rose absolute. It smells intensely floral, almost intoxicating, with a deep, honeyed richness far more complex than a fresh-cut rose. There's a subtle fruitiness underneath (like dried apricots), a whisper of spice, and an almost creamy, indolic warmth that feels slightly green and slightly animalic. It's opulent and slightly heady—the smell of petals that have been slowly warming in the sun.

Floral

Osmanthus smells like honeyed apricots kissed with delicate florality—imagine biting into a ripe stone fruit, then discovering subtle floral whispers underneath. It's softer than jasmine, warmer than gardenia, with a creamy sweetness reminiscent of peach nectar or dried apricot jam. The scent carries an almost indolic quality (similar to white flowers) but remains approachable and comforting, never heavy. Some detect subtle hints of caramel or honey, making it feel both gourmand and elegantly floral simultaneously.