Fresh Spicy fragrances

Pepper, ginger, cardamom. Sharp and a bit fizzy.

What they smell like

Angelica Musky, herbal root. Earthy and a bit strange.
Anise Sweet, liquorice-like seed. Cool and slightly medicinal.
Bay Leaf Warm, aromatic and slightly sweet. The backbone of classic barbershop scents.
Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Caraway Warm, seedy and slightly aniseed. Rye bread in a bottle.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Elemi Peppery resin with a lemon-pine lift. Bright and dry.
Fennel Sweet anise with a green bite. Softer than star anise.
Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
Juniper Berry Gin, basically. Piney, dry and bracing.
Mace Nutmeg’s outer shell — warmer, sweeter, a little peppery.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Paprika Warm, dusty red spice. Adds heat without sharpness.
Pimento Allspice — clove, cinnamon and nutmeg at once. Hot and rounded.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Sichuan Pepper Buzzy, citrus-tinged pepper. Tingles rather than burns.
Spices Warm spice with no single spice named.
Star Anise Liquorice-like and cool. Sweet but not sugary.
Turmeric Earthy, bitter golden spice. Dusty and slightly medicinal.