Citrus

Orange zest is the bright, almost peppery bite you get when you peel a fresh orange—that moment when oils spray from the skin. It's sharper and more intensely aromatic than the juice itself, with a slightly bitter, resinous quality beneath the sweetness. Imagine the smell of a Seville orange peel, almost herbal, with a crisp zing that makes your nose tingle. It's citrus without the juicy softness; instead, it's energetic and slightly scratchy, like lemon peel's more sophisticated, warmly spiced cousin.

Spicy

Pink pepper smells nothing like table pepper—it's far more refined and surprising. Imagine biting into a fresh red berry, then discovering a subtle peppery tingle on your tongue that fades to a delicate floral warmth. There's a bright, almost citrusy sharpness upfront, followed by a soft spiciness reminiscent of ground cinnamon or clove, but gentler, more elegant. It's peppery without heat, fruity without sweetness—think of crushed pink peppercorns dusted over rose petals.