Hwyl — Aesop

Wearers describe dry thyme and elemi, wood dust and incense.

Scentorian groups it under Woody, Smoky, Spicy, Resinous & balsamic, Green, Earthy, Aromatic & herbal and Leather for browsing. Drawn from 36 independent reports across 6 venues.

About our sources.

Aesop publishes the following note tiers for Hwyl.

• Top notes: Thyme, Elemi, Pink Pepper
• Heart notes: Cypress, Suede, Geranium
• Base notes: Vetiver, Frankincense, Cedar

These notes describe the scent. For the ingredient list, check the packaging or contact the manufacturer.

Reported moderate wear; reported to wear close to the skin. These are wearer reports from 6 venues.

Of 36 counted reports, 20 describe four to six hours of wear and nine describe more than seven. Many say it becomes close to the skin within the first hour or two.

Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.

We found no published reformulation record for Hwyl in the sources we reviewed.

No dated bottle pair, comparable batch test or house statement establishes reformulation. A matching current and archived short ingredient disclosure records continuity in that list, without revealing the full formula.

Hwyl is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.

These labels have no universally fixed concentration thresholds. They do not guarantee longevity or projection, and versions with the same name can have different compositions.

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We file Hwyl under Woody, Smoky, Spicy, Resinous & balsamic, Green, Earthy, Aromatic & herbal and Leather.

• Woody — Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
• Smoky — Scents that recall smoke, burnt wood or tar.
• Spicy — Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
• Resinous & balsamic — Resin and balsam notes such as frankincense, labdanum and benzoin.
• Green — Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
• Earthy — Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
• Aromatic & herbal — Herbal notes such as lavender, sage and rosemary.
• Leather — Accords that recall leather, ranging from soft suede to smoky or animalic notes.

These are Scentorian's browsing categories; the house may classify the fragrance differently. Browse by family.

The reference details link to the sources we reviewed. Note lists and published credits come from the house; wearer reports are identified separately.

Drawn from 36 independent reports across 6 venues.

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