Understand Your Nose
General Nose (Foundational Olfactory Preferences)
Every fragrance journey begins with the familiar —comforting, recognisable scents.
At Overthink, we call this the General Nose (Foundational Olfactory Preferences) —a stage where we naturally gravitate to fresh, agreeable notes:flowers, vanilla, strawberry, chocolates, honeyed fruit.
There is no hierarchy.
Only beginnings.
The Sophisticated Nose (Advanced Olfactory Appreciation)
With curiosity and exposure, we begin appreciating depth.
This is where the sophisticated nose emerges, drawn to essential oils with richer texture:
wood, vetiver, patchouli, myrrh, resin, smoke, deeper florals. These notes unfold slowly, in layers.
Not better.
Just different.
How the Nose Evolves
Our nose matures just like our other senses in taste, music, and aesthetics.
We begin with sweetness, simple melodies, and clear colours.
Later, we learn to enjoy bitterness, spice, layered music, dimension, texture, and minimalist design.
And for scent, essential oils guide this evolution —
their natural layers train the nose to notice more.
Essential Oils: The Heart of Overthink
Essential oils are not single notes;
they’re landscapes.Aged for months, they macerate, deepen, and reveal new facets — bringing character and guiding your nose from the familiar to the nuanced.
How Your Nose Knows
Some prefer fresh and clean.
Some seek woods, incense, greens, or spices.
Many enjoy both, shifting with mood and season.There is no right preference.
Your nose knows — it’s simply where it is today, and it may change with time.
Our Conclusion
To smell is to learn. To explore is to grow.
Essential oils make this journey richer.
Your nose is always evolving — and wherever you are in your scent journey,
you’re exactly where you should be.
