The Perfume Library

Hwyl

7.9

Aēsop · 2017

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Hwyl is a green, spicy and woody unisex scent with a resinous, earthy and slightly smoky forest feel. It opens with elemi resin, thyme and pink pepper, which give a green, dry spice. In the heart, cypress, geranium and suede soften the scent while keeping it green. The base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though the lean is not strict. Comme des Garçons Monocle Scent One: Hinoki and Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême have a close profile.

Tacit

7.8

Aēsop · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Tacit is a unisex scent where yuzu, basil and rosemary make a fresh, green, lightly spicy opening that settles onto vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays calm through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Votes on character lean slightly masculine. It opens with yuzu, basil and clove, a citrus freshness with a spicy warmth. In the heart, mint, rosemary and fennel add a green, herbal feel. The base dries down to vetiver, cedarwood and amber, leaving it woody and earthy. Angana Senteur de Terre and Goutal Les Colognes - Vétiver have a close profile.

Rōzu

7.8

Aēsop · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aēsop Rōzu is a floral, green unisex scent that opens with bitter orange, pink pepper and rosebud and settles toward patchouli and vetiver. The opening pairs the sharpness of bitter orange and bergamot with the spicy greenness of shiso and pink pepper. At the heart, rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang build the floral side, with gaiac wood adding a woody depth. The base is earthy and resinous, with patchouli, vetiver and myrrh, softened by sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, spring and winter, with summer chosen less. Daily wear and leisure lead, though business and evening also get votes. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, yet plenty call it masculine. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Patchouli 1969 and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.

Eidesis

7.5

Aēsop · 2022

Spicy · Woody · Creamy

Aēsop Eidesis is a unisex scent for autumn and winter, pairing spicy, woody character with a resinous, faintly smoky edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it fits leisure, work and daily wear. Many voters read it as masculine, though the balance stays open to anyone. It opens with petitgrain, frankincense and black pepper, while cedarwood and cumin in the heart add a spicy, earthy tone. In the base, vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood settle into a creamy woodiness. Pacifica Montana Sky and Lush Stayin Alive have a close profile.

Karst

7.6

Aēsop · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Aēsop Karst is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green and aquatic character, its coolness balanced by spicy and earthy touches. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and calm. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. It suits daily wear and leisure best, and it also works in an office. More voters call it masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. It opens with bergamot, juniper and pink pepper, bright with a slight edge. In the heart, rosemary, cumin and sage bring a green, spicy thread. Cedar, sandalwood and vetiver settle into a woody, earthy base.

Marrakech Intense (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Aēsop · 2014

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Aēsop Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette is a unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear coming first, and opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split. Citrus, floral and spicy accords meet on a woody base. Bergamot and neroli brighten it, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, and cardamom and clove bring spice. Sandalwood and cedar carry the woody depth.

Virēre

7.8

Aēsop · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Virēre is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus meets woody notes, calm enough for everyday wear. Petitgrain, bergamot and galbanum open on a citrusy, green note. In the heart, green tea, mastic and pink pepper add a resinous, lightly spicy touch. Cedar, hay and maté ground it in a woody, earthy base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it masculine or modern, though a fair share find it feminine. L'Occitane en Provence Eau de Cade and Harry Lehmann HL.22 have a close profile.

Erémia

7.6

Aēsop · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aēsop Erémia is a fresh, green unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night-out use come up less. Its character splits between masculine and feminine. It opens bright and citrusy with yuzu, bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, gaiac wood, mimosa and green tea bring a floral, woody greenness, and galbanum, patchouli and iris settle into a dry, earthy, lightly spicy base. Louis Vuitton Orage and Roger & Gallet Thé Vert have a close profile.

Above Us, Steorra

7.8

Aēsop · 2025

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Aēsop Above Us, Steorra is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with a sweet, spicy and smoky resinous body. Cardamom, elemi resin and bergamot give a crisp, lightly spiced start. In the heart, labdanum, cypriol and frankincense build a resinous, smoky depth, while vanilla and cinnamon in the base soften it and add sweetness. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind; summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Votes for masculine and feminine character are close.

Ouranon

7.5

Aēsop · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Ouranon is a unisex fragrance that pairs a green, spicy and woody character with a resinous, smoky base. It wears close rather than loud, with moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and suits a night out too. The top opens fresh and green with lavender, petitgrain and elemi resin. In the heart, chamomile, frankincense and hay soften it and add an earthy warmth. The base of tonka bean, patchouli and myrrh dries down smoky and resinous. Lalique Encre Noire à L'Extrême and Profumum Roma Olibanum have a close profile.

Aurner

6.8

Aēsop · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aēsop Aurner is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green and spicy character on a woody base, leaning towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Votes on character lean feminine and modern, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with pink pepper, cardamom and Roman chamomile, a dry, bright spiciness. In the heart, geranium and magnolia leaf add a soft floral-green tone, with cardamom carrying on. The base of cedar, sandalwood and cypriol settles it into a calm, woody finish. Oriza L. Legrand Royal Œillet and Penhaligon's Much Ado About the Duke have a close profile.

Gloam

7.5

Aēsop · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aēsop Gloam is a floral, green unisex scent that opens on orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, then softens into jasmine sambac and saffron. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a close, easygoing trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and leisure the occasions named most often. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It starts with orange blossom, pink pepper and cardamom, which bring a floral freshness and a little spice. The heart of jasmine sambac, saffron and mimosa keeps the floral side going, and the base of iris, copaiba balsam and patchouli settles into a woody, resinous, earthy ground. Green and spicy tones run through it from start to finish.

Mystra

6.3

Aēsop

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Mystra is a unisex fragrance with a green, resinous and woody character; it has been discontinued. Built on mastic, labdanum and frankincense, it reads as one continuous scent from start to finish. The resinous and earthy side leads, while a green freshness and a smoky, spicy warmth give it an oriental feel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Matthew Williamson Incense and Amouage Luban Al Akhdar have a close profile.

Miraceti

7.5

Aēsop · 2021

Green · Spicy · Woody

Aēsop Miraceti is a unisex fragrance led by black pepper, maté and myrrh, running along a green, spicy and woody line. It opens dry, sharp and green with black pepper, maté and chili leaf. Labdanum, ambrette and styrax bring a resinous warmth to the heart, and myrrh, cedar and red kelp settle into an earthy, smoky base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear while still working in the evening. Voters read it more masculine, yet it stays unisex. Robert Piguet Casbah and Aēsop Mystra have a close profile.

Unforeseen Aer

7.2

Aēsop · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Aēsop Unforeseen Aer is a unisex fougère with a fresh, citrusy and green character, deepened by spice and wood. It opens with petitgrain, key lime and nutmeg, where the spice softens the sharpness of the citrus. In the heart, geranium, eucalyptus and Provençal lavender add a cool, herbal feel. Cypress, Indonesian patchouli and labdanum settle it onto a woody, lightly resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick leisure, daily wear and the office, while evening and night out play a smaller part.

Marrakech

6.5

Aēsop · 2005

Floral · Green · Spicy

Aēsop Marrakech is a unisex scent led by sandalwood and cardamom, rounded out by neroli and clove; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It suits men and women alike and doesn't lean toward a particular season or occasion. The notes read as a single whole: the woody warmth of sandalwood is spiced by cardamom and clove, while neroli adds a soft floral touch. Green, resinous, earthy and smoky accords sit alongside the floral and woody ones, giving a dry, spicy scent with a slightly oriental feel.

Aēsop · 2022

Woody · Resinous · Smoky