Smoky & Earthy

Rotting flower smells like the dark, almost intoxicating decay of petals left in stagnant water—think wilted roses forgotten in a vase for weeks. It's simultaneously sweet and putrid, with an animalic, slightly fungal undertone reminiscent of damp earth and decomposing vegetation. There's a smoky, ashy quality layered beneath, like burnt plant matter mixed with the mustiness of an old greenhouse. It's profoundly unsettling yet strangely compelling—beauty in its final, melancholic transformation.

Gourmand

Vanilla smells like warmth wrapped in sweetness—imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked vanilla sponge cake, or a warm bowl of vanilla custard on a winter's evening. It's creamy and soft, almost edible, with subtle woody undertones and a hint of spice that recalls cloves or nutmeg. Pure vanilla is surprisingly complex: it's not aggressively sweet, but rather enveloping, like condensed caramel with a touch of earthy depth. It smells like indulgence and safety simultaneously.