Woody

Nepalese oud smells like walking into an ancient temple after incense has burned for hours—smoky, resinous, and deeply earthy. Imagine aged leather mixed with burnt wood, a touch of animalic musk, and something almost medicinal, like camphor or aged tobacco. It's warm and slightly bitter, with an underlying sweetness reminiscent of honey or molasses. The scent has a velvety thickness to it, coating your senses like smoke clinging to fabric. It's simultaneously comforting and slightly imposing—definitely not a fresh, cheerful smell.

Spicy

Spices smell warm, peppery, and slightly sweet—imagine biting into a cinnamon stick or crushing cardamom pods between your teeth. There's a tingling, almost numbing quality that makes your mouth water, combined with earthy undertones. Picture walking into a spice market: that complex blend of clove's sharp bite, nutmeg's creamy warmth, and black pepper's sharp sting. It's comforting yet commanding, never subtle.