Woody

Muscone is profoundly animalic and sensual—imagine the warm, musky scent of soft skin after exertion, or the intimate aroma of deer musk glands. It's oddly comforting yet deeply animalic, with creamy, almost buttery undertones and a whisper of wood smoke. Pure muscone is quite intense and rather polarising; in fragrances, it's heavily diluted to create that enveloping, skin-like warmth you'd find in cashmere or fresh laundry dried on a body-warmed surface.

Woody

Sandalwood smells like warm, creamy silk wrapped around your skin on a cool evening. Imagine the subtle sweetness of vanilla mixed with a gentle spice—almost peppery—alongside a soft, almost powdery dryness. There's a faint milky quality, like almond paste or coconut cream, but not fruity. It's deeply comforting, never sharp or aggressive; rather, it unfolds slowly, like the smell of an old wooden jewellery box lined with fabric, releasing its aroma only when you lean in close. Grounding and intimate.