Woody

Imagine warm, creamy milk infused with sandalwood timber—that's Mysore sandalwood. It smells like polished wooden furniture with a buttery, almost vanilla-like sweetness underneath. There's a subtle creaminess reminiscent of coconut milk, yet it remains deeply woody and earthy. Unlike harsh woods that feel austere, this unfolds like expensive silk against skin: soft, slightly powdery, with a faint hint of incense smoke. It's the olfactory equivalent of aged cedarwood that's been left in a spice cabinet.

Floral

Rosa centifolia smells like walking into a garden on a dewy morning after rain. It's honeyed and velvety, with a soft fruitiness—reminiscent of ripe plums and candied rose petals—wrapped in creamy, almost powdery warmth. Unlike the sharper brightness of some roses, centifolia feels lush and indulgent, like burying your face in velvet fabric that's been scented with honey and a whisper of green stems. There's a gentle spiciness underneath, faintly reminiscent of clove or dried rose hips.