Woody

Oak wood absolute smells like walking into a centuries-old library or a high-end whisky distillery. It's warm, deeply woody, and slightly smoky—reminiscent of aged wooden furniture, barrel-aged spirits, and the rich earthiness you'd find in a forest after rainfall. There's a subtle vanilla sweetness underneath, almost caramelised, with hints of leather and tobacco. It's neither crisp nor green; instead, it's solid, grounding, and vaguely intoxicating—like inhaling the scent of fine woodwork that's absorbed decades of atmospheric patina.

Woody

Vetiver smells like freshly turned earth after rainfall, mixed with dry hay and a whisper of smoke. Imagine walking through a sun-baked field where roots and soil still hold morning dew—that's the grounding, slightly dusty quality you'll encounter. There's an almost savoury, mineral-like character, with hints of cedarwood and green tea. It's simultaneously earthy and arid, never sweet, with a faint green-wood quality that feels both calming and deeply natural. Think of it as the scent of resilience and stability in olfactory form.