Miraceti

This oozes complexity and confidence that stands out from the conventional designer DNA suites that are currently commanding the space. The fragrance takes you on a journey from its fresh, intoxicating opening notes before settling into a warm, luxurious and moody undertone for the remainder of the day. If you want to stand out in a way that has people wanting to get close to you as you exude subtle but confident natural warmth that's both calming and sensual then give Miraceti a try. I'd say it definitely leans masculine but firmly within the unisex range. If you want compliments then this is the range you want to be in. I will admit, the projection is not great after the initial 1-2 hours, and after that it typically morphs into a luxurious skin scent that becomes reserved for those who want to be more intimate with you. For this I actually don't mind - it doesn't overpower those around you but provides a lure for those who do want to get close to you. Would definitely recommend if you want to stand out in a confident, warm and alluring way.

This isn't the scent for the impatient. You gotta sit with it a bit to reveal its soul, which is a surprise departure from the initial blast. So, take that as your journey, and a bit further down the road, you'll arrive at this delicate balance of freshness and sweetness that lingers on for hours without giving into either direction. It is actually pretty interesting in that aspect, because a freshie typically either vapors away or turns into some sweet base to latch on--not the case with Miraceti...! So my two scents, either practice patience, or just go with the mall freshies that will capture you in the first 10 seconds, then turn into something indistinguishable from everything else. You just need to lean in to stand out! ;) And for those that say it turns into a skin scent, it sure does, but never stops in its threads. It's actually like a cooler, lighter, breezier extension of you, on the skin. It doesn't feel like you're wearing a perfume, but have this breeze oozing out of your skin into the ether...

I love the smell of this fragrance but I can understand how it may not be mass appealing. The reminds me of an old wooden boat full of herbs and spices way out at sea. The silage is not massive and the price point is definitely on the steeper side. I would say this is generally a more mature fragrance and would not recommend it to a younger audience.

Iiiiii neeeeeed iiiiiittttt. Gorgeous animalic amber scent. It's so sexy and alluring I couldn't stop smelling my skin. Body-like and feral. UPDATE: I got it and I'm so glad I did because they are discontinuing this from the line. I feel like this scent really dances around ambrette seed and labdanum in a really pretty way.

This reminds me of a college job working below decks on restored tall ships with tarred wooden casks, next to the wharf stones covered in barnacles and seaweed. Best college job ever and a very evocative fragrance. My favorite of the Aesops.

love it so much! feels like orthodox church :) honestly i don’t smell any marine or seaweed, but it’s definitely salty and warm, but not in a beach/coconut way. very unisex which is great for me

It smells quite austere at first, with a bitter seaweed note combined with myrrh, which can be quite dry and dusty before it warms up. The pepper accord (probably based around ISO E Super) provides some clean woody spice and familiarity. When it does eventually warm up on your skin, it gets a warm glow. The salty note does remain, so it never turns sweet, but it does become friendlier and more approachable. I wear it on rainy and foggy days when I'm in an introspective mood. Purely for myself, as I don't think it would be much of a crowd pleaser. It's the only Aesop fragrance I own, even though they have others which, on paper, should appeal to me more. This one is their most intriguing fragrance to me. It kept calling me from the fog, so I had to buy it.

It's a unique spicy marine fragrance that definitely has the Aesop aromatic DNA in it.

Despite the heavy-sounding notes list, Miraceti actually goes on light and cool, sort of bluish white, with softly herbal or marine vibes. Reminiscent of smooth white stones at the beach. It has the slightly musty hippie-ish essential-oils smell of all the Aesop scents, which usually reads to me as sexy and faintly disreputable; but as Aesop goes, Miraceti is one of the cooler, lighter, cleaner offerings. Refreshing on a hot day. Comfortably unisex. Like The Mariner's Rhyme but even more so, it's one of the rare marine scents that actually smells a bit like a sun-baked beach or a breath of fresh-salty air, without any harsh chemical aftertaste. Instead, the aftertaste is earthy-funky-herbal, which isn't for everyone but is ok by me.

Spicy/ambery/musky marine green thing. It's nicee, and the new trend (green/woody marine frags) if I have to pay Miyake price at discounter for something like that (of lower quality) it's one thing. But at Aesop pricing, it's a big no.When it'll be priced 3 times less (not 2 times, I said 3 times!), I might rethink it. Pass.

Artsy, slightly animalistic, kind of reminds me of a wet dog, or a muscular man who worked up a sweat fucking you silly while being his big spoon and you smelling his glistening armpit odor. 6.5/10

went to the store to smell Hwyl, but ended up liking this way more. The top accord listed here is "amber", but I don't get that at all. It's more spicy, fresh, and resinous. Projects for a couple hours, then sits on skin for several more. Lasts a long time on fabric. Really love it but it's quite pricy at 200$/50mL. Edit: bought it on sale. However getting horrible performance. And occasionally smells like urine.

It smelled so good I went back after spending a few days smelling the test card to get a better idea of how it evolved on the skin. I almost bought it to just test knowing I loved it so much but MAN. It turned so animalic and dirty I got nauseous on the ride home. Im so glad I didn't buy a whole bottle. Starts so clean and beachy but like in the mineral way. Super sad (but I guess my wallet isnt)

Spicy herbal seaweed disaster. Way more artistic than wearable. As mentioned numerous times longevity and price is a big issue. It's now around $100 for 50ml and that's still too high IMHO.

Longevity and sillage are pathetic. Not worth the price point. At this price, can get so much better.

Longevity and sillage are pathetic. At this price, you can get so much better.

the entire othertopias collection (Miraceti, Karst, Eremia) is honestly a flop that sets Aesop fragrance back by a few steps! scent wise, they are pretty much unmemorable and unintentional, so random that they smell almost pretentious! Oh and they lack the signature Aesop DNA, nowhere near the level of artistic discernment in Hwyl, Rozu, or Marrakech. And after years of making fragrance and studying your formulation, it’s embarrassing to make something that can’t even last past 3 hours on the skin. In fact, the older releases like Rozu and Hwyl have exceptional lasting performance. And last but not least, the marketing/storytelling for this range is so mediocre and makes the whole thing even more pretentious! Really disappointed!

To my nose, the marine accords are unpleasantly aggressive (full disclosure, others experience it much more favorably). This overwhelming note reminds me of the stench of teenaged boys who are discovering fragrances for the first time and applying WAY too much. Brought me right back to my junior high locker room, which is not what I expect from this otherwise excellent perfumer. If you are considering this scent, I strongly advise that you try before you buy.

To my nose, the marine accords are unpleasantly aggressive (full disclosure, others experience it much more favorably). This overwhelming note reminds me of the stench of teenaged boys who are discovering fragrances for the first time and applying WAY too much. Brought me right back to my junior high locker room, which is not what I expect from this otherwise excellent perfumer. If you are considering this scent, I strongly advise that you try before you buy.

Turns out I do not like seaweed :) If you're expecting it to be a supporting note, fair warning, it's bigger than that.