Aēsop 2024 EDP

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Virēre

by Barnabé Fillion

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Aēsop Virēre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Barnabé Fillion. Virēre opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Resins, Pink Pepper, and Green Tea, and dries down to a base of Mate, Cedar, and Hay. Aēsop's Virēre carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive one this, some finding it a bland 'mall scent' or 'old man cologne', others a fresh, sophisticated green tea that's perfect for spring. Performance is the biggest bugbear, but the drydown is often praised.
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Virēre Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean and fresh profile, make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office. It's less ideal for formal events due to its understated nature, and while invigorating, its moderate performance limits its impact on a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Virēre opens with a crisp, almost zesty greenness from the bergamot and petitgrain, quickly joined by the sharp, verdant bite of galbanum. As it settles, a clean heart of green tea emerges, subtly spiced by pink pepper and mellowed by resins. The drydown reveals an earthy, grounded base of mate and hay, intertwined with a comforting cedar, creating a refined and natural finish.

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