Woody

Paraguayan guaiac wood smells like a sacred temple carved from ancient timber. Imagine warm, resinous smoke curling through a darkened wooden chapel—there's a austere, almost medicinal quality beneath the richness. It's simultaneously bittersweet: like burnt leather mixed with incense, with a subtle floral undertone that prevents it from becoming too austere. The overall effect is profoundly grounding, evoking the interior of old wooden furniture that's absorbed decades of history, combined with the faint sweetness of beeswax and aged amber.

Citrus

Paraguayan petitgrain smells like freshly peeled bitter orange—imagine the sharp, green-tinged brightness you get when you've just snapped a Seville orange's waxy skin between your fingers. It's crisp and slightly herbaceous, with an almost leafy undertone, less sweet than regular orange oil and more austere. There's a delicate floral whisper beneath, reminiscent of fresh-cut green stems or spring garden leaves after rain. It's simultaneously zesty and refined, with a candied edge that feels almost vintage.