Floral

Rosa centifolia smells like walking into a garden on a dewy morning after rain. It's honeyed and velvety, with a soft fruitiness—reminiscent of ripe plums and candied rose petals—wrapped in creamy, almost powdery warmth. Unlike the sharper brightness of some roses, centifolia feels lush and indulgent, like burying your face in velvet fabric that's been scented with honey and a whisper of green stems. There's a gentle spiciness underneath, faintly reminiscent of clove or dried rose hips.

Woody

Sandalwood smells like warm, creamy silk wrapped around your skin on a cool evening. Imagine the subtle sweetness of vanilla mixed with a gentle spice—almost peppery—alongside a soft, almost powdery dryness. There's a faint milky quality, like almond paste or coconut cream, but not fruity. It's deeply comforting, never sharp or aggressive; rather, it unfolds slowly, like the smell of an old wooden jewellery box lined with fabric, releasing its aroma only when you lean in close. Grounding and intimate.