Erémia

My friend and I wandered into an Aesop boutique in L.A. where we met the loveliest sales associate -- who's also a writer of fantasy -- and she introduced us to the whole Aesop line of fragrances. While I found them all to be imaginative and interesting -- in the BEST way possible -- Eremia was the one where I had that amazing, very personal moment of recognition when something just SPEAKS to you. I smelled the crushed ivy stems and leaves, the sweetness of polleny grasses, the smell of rain on cement, and petrichor of damp soil; as Aesop's own writers put it, the scent of "a hazy, verdant place where the aroma of wood, waxy florals and moss mingles with weighty notes of pollen on the skin, all contrasted by the scent of concrete after the rain” -- truly. It's so fresh and strong, it was almost too much at first, but it dries down beautifully to this soft, green, powdery smell that lingers on skin and clothes. I rarely spend more than $50 on a perfume (I'm a collector and definitely enjoy my cheapies), but Eremia really captures the experience of this green semi-wilderness so beautifully that I immediately got a bottle. I think it's really interesting that some reviewers have noted almost a spiciness (cinnamon?) quality among all the green; I think I *almost* know what they're talking about ... it's so hard to describe! Someone even drew comparisons with both Oscar de la Renta Esprit d'Oscar and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue -- my FAVORITE scent for All Time. To my nose, it's a bit of a stretch, BUT, that being said, they all share a soft, green, powdery, somehow spicy quality (L'H B has incense, though). Seeing this comparison clarified why I love this scent so much. So, if you're a fan of either L'Heure Bleue or Esprit d'Oscar, you may very well love this one, too, even though it's not really the same. Incidentally, when I shared Eremia with some of my local perfume friends, one of them was IMMEDIATELY transported to LOVESVILLE, like I was, while the other three were like, "Yeah, it smells very good, but I'd enjoy it as a room spray or candle." This is such a fascinating hobby...!!!

Of the three new releases, this is my favorite. It's universally wearable, both seasonally and by gender. If I cannot decide what to spray before I rush out, this is an easy grab. I live in the PNW and this melds beautifully with the environment here. It's bright citruses, warmed up with dry woods. There's a suspended grassy note, that blooms with the florals into a soft radiant skin scent. It's perfect for an outdoor stroll, hitting the gym, going to catch a movie or hanging out a cafe reading a good book. I'd want my sheets and room to smell like this too. There's something about this scent that makes me feel nostalgic for outings in nature. It's an introspective mood. This would be great for people that need to be cautious of work fragrances being too strong. I really adore this perfume! There really isn't anything out there that smells like this. A total win.

I am quickly becoming obsessed with this scent for spring!! I have worn it every other day since I added it to my roster and I cannot get enough. It is so woody and iris-y to me, so clean and fresh. Longevity isn't amazing but it does linger for a few hours on me. It's stunning... and such a no-brainer everyday wear for when I want to smell pretty but don't want to overthink what angle of pretty I am trying for.

It's a spa in the middle of the jungle, very green, vegetal, refreshing, one of my favorite scents. Sadly it evaporates very quickly.

Eremia by Aesop is verdant, green, and begins with this flash of fresh citrus—a lively burst of limonene and citral that feels like lemon zested on new leaves. It immediately transports you to a forest, deep and secret, where the quintessential Aesop DNA is unmistakable: a core of rich, almost somnolent wood, like a darkened glen whispering old stories. Galbanum dominates here , heavy and unyielding, imparting a resinous, green bitterness. Think a raw, chlorophyll punch that makes you pause. It’s as if nature itself pressed its fingers into the composition, leaving behind the unmistakable mark of a wild, forested landscape. For me, it’s a bit too entrenched in its arboreal origins, an ode to the deep, untamed woods that some might find mesmerizing. Personally, a shade overwhelming. Still, I see the appeal: its intricate interplay between fresh citrus brightness and the deep, almost austere heart of green wood. It’s a scent that invites you to wander through its labyrinth of notes, a captured memory of forest trails and sunlit canopies. Not my perfect fit, but undeniably intriguing.