Green

Oregano smells like a sun-baked Mediterranean hillside captured in a bottle. It's peppery and slightly minty with an herbaceous bite—imagine crushing fresh oregano leaves between your fingers after they've warmed in the afternoon heat. There's a savoury, almost woody undertone with a whisper of spice that tingles on your olfactory sense. It's green without being grassy; instead, it's assertive and slightly dusty, reminiscent of dried herbs hanging in a rustic kitchen. The aroma carries warmth and earthiness that feels both culinary and botanical.

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.