Aurner

I like it. It leans into a damp, botanical lushness that feels like walking into a greenhouse under bloom, highligthing the earthy-green aspects of the leaves and foliage just as much as the flowers themselves. There's soil, sap, deep woody aromas, fleshy petals, green stems. It feels on-trend for them but certainly something a bit more approachable. I find the drydown a little too familiar within the realm of incensed cedary things, but that's me being really analytical about it, and I think I'd really enjoying wearing it. I pick out the geranium influence a good deal and to me it brings this into the realm of classic men's perfumes- a little rosy, minty, and a bit spicy. Maybe something from Acqua di Parma honestly- even Fougere Royale has chamomile and geranium notes when I think about it! Anyways, after going back to the Aesop store once more I find this essentially a resinous magnolia that leans into damp, woody themes pretty heavily. It reminds me of the deep earthiness you can get with some types of patchouli or oakmoss. Dark, fleshy, close to the soil. I've never smelled cypriol but I feel like it's had this impression on me before in other things. On paper it has more of a humid floral greenhouse effect, while on skin the cedar comes forward more alongside the sweeter, resinous aromas with more sandalwood towards the end. The top does feel a bit sharp in a soapy way, but I don't see it as a negative- that's just the magnolia doing it's thing and it smells quite natural. Overall hard to say how I feel about it because I do enjoy the aroma, but it's not as adventurous as Ouranon or Gloam after the first two hours or so. After more time with some samples I think it's decent but not outstanding enough to purchase.

It is a bright, clear, and comfortable fragrance that is sure to bring a pure smile to your face. I think that Aesop marketed a good scent that is well-liked in the city. Aurner has a dainty element, which is rare in Aesop's current perfumes, but it also has the herbal and botanical aspects that are typical of Aesop's fragrances in its bones. This perfume, which is slightly bitter but within the range of popular favorites, is pleasant to the extreme, and considering the purpose and background of its creation, though It may not be acceptable to the picky artists with noble noses, I think it is more than acceptable one. It is definitely high quality and long lasting and pleasant fragrance that lasts much longer than previous Aesop perfumes. I feel that this is similar to their initial intention when they created Marrakech, which was to create a perfume that would function as a steady perfume, rather than a perfume that would disappear in less than an hour due to the pursuit of naturalness.

2 weeks later: I absolutely love this fragrance. It's just... amazing. The first 30min-1hr of this is still the best thing I've smelt in my life. Even when it naturally progresses through the day, it still smells great and I love getting the occasional whiff of it as I go through my day (I spray it on my chest) I personally think it can be worn for any season, time, and occasion - while also lasting a long time - and this is a HUGE score in my books. I'd say this lasts about 7-8 hours on my skin; eternal on clothing you will smell it on a shirt the next day. I was a bit skeptical of Aesop at first, but when I tried this on paper in the store I knew this was the one out of their collection that I had to have. I have not been let down and I would 100% re-purchase this.

This is the signature scent of Aesop to me personally. I think it's because I've had it sprayed on my bag almost every time I've been there, but I absolutely adore it. It encapsulates the scent and aesthetic of the brand so well, without leaning too far to one direction. It's not too spice heavy, it's also not insanely woody, and it's floral and a touch sweet, but not in the way you'd expect. I've had samples of many Aesop releases, and have tried every fragrance, and this is the one I just keep coming back to. It makes me feel so luxurious and warm, yet fresh and alluring when I wear it. It really is a one of a kind to me, not for the actual scent profile, but for what it evokes.

I really enjoy this. When I first sprayed this, it smelled pretty bright and sharp due to the citrus and pepper notes. However, as this settles down, it smells more green with the floral notes, with a hint of spicy cardamon. Slowly but surely, it is more warm, spicy, and woody. The woodiness of the base note and the earthy cardamom shines through at the end. It's not overly masculine, it's more like a warm hug. It felt like I am having a cosy walk during autumn in the wood. The air is so fresh and the smell of nature is so comforting. Of course, the cardamom smell makes it more autumn-y. Oops I accidentally clicked on spring. Nope, definitely autumn for me.