Woody

Musky notes smell like clean skin warmed by the sun—intimate and softly animalic without being harsh. Imagine the faint scent of your own neck after a few hours outdoors, or expensive cashmere that's been gently worn. There's a powdery, almost soapy quality paired with subtle earthiness, like dried skin musk or the inside of a luxury leather glove. It's sensual yet comforting, never overpowering—more a whisper than a shout, wrapping around you like a second skin.

Woody

Imagine walking through damp earth after rain, then crushing dried autumn leaves in your hands. That's patchouli's essence: earthy, almost animalic, with a subtle sweetness lurking underneath. It smells vaguely like rich soil mixed with dried tobacco and a whisper of chocolate. There's a dark, slightly musty quality—think opening an antique wooden chest. It's grounding and intensely aromatic, never delicate. Fresh patchouli has peppery brightness; aged patchouli becomes deeper, warmer, almost leather-like.