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Hwyl vs Bowmakers

Hwyl and Bowmakers overlap 48% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Bowmakers lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Hwyl.

At a glance

HwylBowmakers
BrandAēsopD.S. & Durga
Release year20172012
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
7.9/10360 votes
7.9/10389 votes
Longevity
7.2/10
7.8/10
Sillage
6.8/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
HwylBowmakers
Autumn36%36%
Winter31%29%
Spring22%23%
Summer11%12%
Occasions
HwylBowmakers
Casual25%26%
Evening22%24%
Daytime20%16%
Nighttime15%18%
Office17%14%

Notes

In both

  • Cypress
  • Cedar

Hwyl

Only in this one

  • Elemi resin
  • Thyme
  • Pink pepper
  • Geranium
  • Suede
  • Vetiver
  • Frankincense

Bowmakers

Only in this one

  • Violin varnish
  • Air accord
  • Mahogany
  • Maple wood
  • Colophony
  • Moss
  • Tree resin

Accords

Hwyl

  1. Green
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Resinous
  5. Earthy
  6. Smoky

Bowmakers

  1. Green
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Resinous
  5. Earthy
  6. Smoky

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Bowmakers lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Hwyl.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.8/10 for Hwyl, 7.0/10 for Bowmakers.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 31% of the season votes for Hwyl and 29% for Bowmakers.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 11% of the season votes for Hwyl and 12% for Bowmakers.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.9/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Cypress, Cedar.