Hwyl
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Signature Brown
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A serene forest walk captured in a bottle, Hwyl is meditative, smoky, and green - for those who crave contemplative, quietly powerful woods with a unique, mossy incense signature.
This one's a smooth operator, inspired by a spiky original but dialled down for wider appeal. It's garnered seriously positive attention for being more wearable and less aggressive, making it a surprisingly versatile crowd-pleaser despite its controversial 'clone' status.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 22% | 18% |
| Sweet | 2% | 1% |
| Warm | 23% | 23% |
| Woody | 39% | 48% |
| Earthy | 24% | 28% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 12% | 6% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, smoky woods and mossy-resinous base suit cool, damp spring and the earthy chill of fall, while the incense and dryness also work well in winter. It can feel heavy in high summer heat.
Occasions
The subtle sillage and introspective woods make it suitable for formal or quiet creative spaces, but the complexity and smokiness are less fitting for sporty or very casual, high-activity settings.
Seasons
Occasions
Its smoother, more approachable woody-aromatic character makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its sophistication elevates it for dates and formal events. The woody profile isn't typically suited for sport, however.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Earthy, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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