Aēsop 2017 EDP

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Hwyl

by Barnabé Fillion

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Aēsop Hwyl is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Barnabé Fillion. Hwyl opens with Spicy Notes and Thyme, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Cypress, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Frankincense. Aēsop's Hwyl carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Calm
  • Woody
  • Earthy
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Hwyl Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes53%
Thyme47%
Heartas listed
Cypress50%
Woody Notes50%
Baseas listed
Frankincense36%
Vetiver36%
Oakmoss29%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Hwyl Eau de Parfum is a deep, contemplative journey through a misty Japanese forest. Smoky cypress and thyme open with a green, aromatic freshness, quickly giving way to an opulent heart of incense, vetiver, and moss. Subtle leather and resin nuances weave through the dense woods, evoking temple incense, ancient trees, and damp earth. Its projection is subtle, drawing admirers closer into its enigmatic, tranquil aura. Hwyl is a quietly powerful, meditative scent, shrouded in green shadows and spiritual calm.

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