Welcome to the Sabbath Wolfe olfactory index. Your complementary guide to the aromas, meaning, history, and stories associated with each product.

 Amber has a rich, golden warmth that can smell like honey, resin, and sunlit skin. Often a blend of resins and labdanum, amber symbolizes protection, sensuality, and the eternal.

Ambergris lends a creamy, marine softness — earthy, slightly animalic, and mysteriously oceanic. Once born of whales and the sea, it evokes luxury, memory, and the sacred unknown.

Basil brings a bright, herbaceous aroma with peppery-green sharpness. Sacred in many traditions, it symbolizes clarity, love, protection, and spiritual alignment.

Bay leaf smells clean, green, and slightly spicy — like crushed leaves and kitchen warmth. Historically linked to prophecy and purification, it represents wisdom and victory.

Benzoin gum has a warm, sweet, resinous scent often described as vanillic with hints of cinnamon and amber. Used for centuries in ritual incense, it is known for its soothing, protective energy and its role in purification across various sacred traditions.

Black pepper has a crisp, dry heat — sharp and invigorating. It stimulates circulation and focus, representing courage, fire, and spiritual ignition.

Blood orange smells vivid and juicy, with a tart-sweet brightness and hints of raspberry. It symbolizes vitality, emotional release, and solar joy.

Blue-green algae brings a fresh, mineralic, slightly ozonic scent reminiscent of clean water and soft earth. Symbolically tied to primordial life, transformation, and renewal, it evokes both ancient origins and futuristic clarity.

Cardamom is warm, sweet, and citrusy-spicy — both comforting and exotic. Long used in both ritual and cooking, it represents sensuality, movement, and mental clarity.

Carnation smells spicy, clove-like, and floral, with a vintage powdery edge. It carries meanings of mourning, love, and ancestral connection.

Cedarwood is dry, smoky, and grounding — like sun-warmed wood or sacred altars. Revered across cultures, it symbolizes endurance, structure, and spiritual protection.

Champaca has a heady, golden floral scent with creamy tea notes and hints of ripe fruit. Sacred in India and used in temples, it symbolizes divine presence, transcendence, and ecstasy.

Cinnamon is fiery and sweet, evoking warmth, seduction, and spice. Used in ancient rituals and medicine, it represents abundance, desire, and sacred fire.

Cistus (labdanum) smells resinous, leathery, and warm — like wild herbs in the sun. Linked to solar energy and ancient offerings, it’s grounding, protective, and deeply sensuous.

Clementine is bright, juicy, and sweet with a light citrus sparkle. It brings playfulness, clarity, and joy — the scent of golden afternoons.

Clove has a sharp, spicy, and slightly medicinal scent. Traditionally used for healing and protection, it symbolizes fire, intensity, and the sacred threshold between pain and pleasure.

Davana has a sweet, herbaceous, and slightly boozy scent that shifts on the skin — often smelling fruity, balsamic, or like ripe apricots soaked in liqueur. In folklore, it’s associated with shapeshifting, enchantment, and the honoring of personal spirit.

Fig brings a green, creamy-fruity aroma with soft woody undertones — both lush and grounded. Sacred to Dionysus and fertility goddesses, it symbolizes sensuality, abundance, and hidden sweetness.

Frankincense is dry, citrusy, and resinous with a rising clarity that lifts the spirit. Burned in temples and tombs for millennia, it represents purification, divine connection, and sacred breath.

Gardenia is lush and narcotic — a creamy white floral with green undertones and velvet petals. Often associated with moonlight, love, and mystery, it carries the energy of intimacy and memory.

Geranium smells rosy-green and sharp with lemony brightness and earthy undertones. Energetically balancing and emotionally clarifying, it symbolizes protection, heart-healing, and alignment.

Ginger is bright, spicy, and effervescent — like warmth breaking through cold earth. It stokes energy, creativity, and blood flow, symbolizing courage, fire, and sacred heat.

Green tea is airy, fresh, and grassy — a breath of calm and stillness. It speaks of simplicity, clarity, and spiritual refinement.

Heliotrope smells like soft almond, powder, and vanilla with a subtle floral sweetness. Often associated with nostalgia and tenderness, it symbolizes devotion, longing, and gentle light.

Honeysuckle is sweet, dewy, and wild — the scent of southern evenings and hidden vines. In folklore, it represents love, intuition, and the pull of memory.

Jasmine is intensely floral and animalic, sometimes indolic, sometimes creamy and green. Revered across the globe, it symbolizes love, sensuality, and divine feminine energy.

Labdanum (see: cistus) is a sticky resin with warm, leathery, amber-like richness. It has ancient associations with altars, sun deities, and the underworld.

Lavender is clean, herbaceous, and floral with soft camphor notes. Used in healing and purification, it represents calm, clarity, and protective light.

Lemon is bright, tart, and clean — a burst of sunlight. It clears stagnant energy, uplifts the mood, and symbolizes sharpness, joy, and quicksilver clarity.

Lemongrass carries a lemony, grassy brightness with herbal depth. Used in cleansing rituals and traditional medicine, it symbolizes refreshment, protection, and awakening.

Lilac is a soft, nostalgic floral with powdery sweetness and cool spring air. It represents renewal, innocence, and the fleeting beauty of youth.

Linden blossom is a soft, honeyed floral with hints of green tea and hay. Long associated with peace, sleep, and heart-centered magic, it represents safety, affection, and quiet joy.

Mandrake root carries an earthy, bitter, and medicinal aroma, rarely used in perfumery but steeped in myth. Historically feared and revered for its potent folklore, it symbolizes magic, fertility, and the threshold between life and death.

Meadowfoam has a soft, creamy, nutty aroma with delicate floral undertones, similar to fresh hay. Often used in beauty oils, it symbolizes grounding, comfort, and quiet growth.

Myrrh is dark, resinous, and slightly smoky with balsamic sweetness. Ancient in its use, it has long been connected to sacred rituals, transformation, and healing.

Neroli is a delicate, sweet, floral citrus aroma that’s fresh, green, and slightly honeyed. It symbolizes divine love, emotional healing, and the opening of the heart.

Oakmoss is deep, earthy, and slightly smoky — evoking the forest floor with its damp, mossy scent. It represents stability, connection to nature, and spiritual grounding.

Orris root has a powdery, violet-like aroma with buttery, suede-like softness. It’s one of perfumery’s most precious materials, associated with elegance, dreams, divine femininity, and memory.

Patchouli is earthy, woody, and sweet with a slight balsamic warmth. It has deep spiritual and grounding significance, representing transformation, sensuality, and rebirth.

Peach is juicy, sweet, and slightly floral, with a soft, velvety texture in scent. It represents sweetness, indulgence, and youthful energy.

Peppercorn has a sharp, spicy, and slightly woodsy aroma, brimming with warmth and vitality. Symbolically, it represents spice, heat, and spiritual strength.

Pine is crisp, resinous, and invigorating, evoking fresh forests and clean air. It represents renewal, cleansing, and clarity of mind.

Pink pepper has a sweet, citrusy-spicy scent that’s lighter and more playful than traditional black pepper. It symbolizes creativity, joy, and fresh perspectives.

Pineapple is vibrant, tropical, and sweet, with a slightly tangy edge. It represents abundance, warmth, and a celebration of life.

Rose is deeply floral, rich, and romantic, with layers of complexity from honeyed to green to spicy. Sacred to Venus, it represents love, transformation, and beauty.

Rosemary is sharp, herbaceous, and invigorating, with hints of pine and lemon. It has ancient ties to remembrance and purification, symbolizing clarity, protection, and loyalty.

Sage is herbaceous, dry, and slightly camphorous, with a warm, calming effect. Traditionally used in cleansing and purification rituals, it represents wisdom, healing, and spiritual clarity.

Sandalwood has a rich, creamy, woody aroma that’s soft, warm, and slightly balsamic. Revered for its grounding and meditative properties, it symbolizes inner peace, spiritual connection, and timelessness.

Tonka bean has a sweet, warm, and slightly almond-like scent with notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. Symbolizing warmth, comfort, and sensuality, it’s often associated with the sweetness of life and dreams.

Tobacco has a rich, honeyed, slightly smoky scent that ranges from leathery to caramel-sweet. Ceremonial in many cultures, it’s tied to offering, spirit communication, grounding, and masculine mystique.

Tuberose is a creamy, rich, and heady floral with hints of green and fruit. Known for its intoxicating nature, it symbolizes seduction, mystery, and spiritual awakening.

Vanilla is warm, sweet, and comforting, with deep, creamy richness and subtle hints of caramel. Symbolically, it represents warmth, sensuality, and the heart of the earth.

Vetiver has a smoky, earthy, and woody scent, often reminiscent of damp earth or dried roots. Revered for its grounding properties, it symbolizes stability, protection, and connection to the earth.

Violet leaf is fresh, green, and slightly woody with a delicate floral sweetness. It represents renewal, love, and the balance between softness and strength.

Ylang-ylang is a heavy, exotic floral with deep, sweet, and slightly fruity notes. It represents beauty, sensuality, and the goddess, and is often used to enhance love and harmony.

Zinc carries a subtle metallic, slightly sharp, and clean scent, often used in trace amounts in modern formulations. It is known for its grounding, protective qualities, as well as its ties to the elemental energy of structure.