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11/15/2023
Floomf
4 Reviews
Floomf
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Aesop's Amber Embers Represent a Return to Form
Resinous and spicy, and a little barnyard (but in a clean way like wood/earth and hay, not manure and animalics). The opening has a blast of a sweetish/syrupy lavender that doesn't immediately fade but transitions really well into the hay/chamomile mid notes. The base is primarily myrrh and frankincense, with a slightly metallic earthy note. Dry and spicy, perfect for this autumnal shoulder season where it's bright and crisp. The PR copy text referencing "embers unfurling into a starry sky" is unusually apt.
Performance overall is low-moderate like most Aesop fragrances: Projection is intimate but noticeable, sillage is minimal, and longevity is moderate. You're unlikely to choke people out with this unless you really overspray, but I generally prefer more intimate and fleeting scents over nuclear beastmode scents anyway.
This one has reeaaaallly grown on me. I got a sample with a lil purchase of gifts from Aesop last month, and it was nice but not immediately captivating (especially at $200/50ml??? Way too expensive). But something about the dry/spicy character was interesting and when i saw a deal online i snapped it up. Since then it's become an almost-daily wear for me. It's great during both the day and evening. It also blends nicely with the scent of the dead leaves and cold air outside but stays warm and comforting enough to pair really well with the chunky knit sweaters and neutral tones i like for my outfits this time of year.
I wouldn't call it groundbreaking, but it's interesting and very wearable. A return to form after much of the Othertopias feeling like a misstep. I find it shares a lot of similarity to Aesop Tacit, but while that's an excellent spring/summer scent Ouranon is like its twin fall/winter scent. They share a similar profile/vibe to my nose even though the notes couldn't be more different.
Performance overall is low-moderate like most Aesop fragrances: Projection is intimate but noticeable, sillage is minimal, and longevity is moderate. You're unlikely to choke people out with this unless you really overspray, but I generally prefer more intimate and fleeting scents over nuclear beastmode scents anyway.
This one has reeaaaallly grown on me. I got a sample with a lil purchase of gifts from Aesop last month, and it was nice but not immediately captivating (especially at $200/50ml??? Way too expensive). But something about the dry/spicy character was interesting and when i saw a deal online i snapped it up. Since then it's become an almost-daily wear for me. It's great during both the day and evening. It also blends nicely with the scent of the dead leaves and cold air outside but stays warm and comforting enough to pair really well with the chunky knit sweaters and neutral tones i like for my outfits this time of year.
I wouldn't call it groundbreaking, but it's interesting and very wearable. A return to form after much of the Othertopias feeling like a misstep. I find it shares a lot of similarity to Aesop Tacit, but while that's an excellent spring/summer scent Ouranon is like its twin fall/winter scent. They share a similar profile/vibe to my nose even though the notes couldn't be more different.
