Smoky & Earthy

Smoky notes smell like you've just stepped away from a smouldering bonfire—that warm, slightly acrid haze that clings to your jumper. It's the charred woodsmoke of a log fire, the ashy depth of incense burning low, sometimes with leathery or burnt-rubber undertones. There's a mineral, almost petroleum-like quality that feels both comforting and slightly dangerous. Imagine standing downwind of a barbecue, or the lingering scent in an old whisky distillery where smoke has steeped into every brick for decades.

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.