Introducing Aesop Virēre Eau De Parfum
by Kerol Izwan
“There is something poetic to me about taking time to be under the fig tree and to make the right tea. Each time I think about the fragrance, I see myself in this moment, or during times spent cycling on little roads lined with fragrant trees that perfume the air." – Barnabé Fillion, Aesop’s fragrance collaborator.
Evoking sun-warmed citrus fruits, fragrant fig trees, and green tea, a new aroma emerges for curious noses. Aesop’s latest fragrance germinates thoughts of sundrenched vistas and fragrant summer breezes, underlining the transportive power of scent. Crafted by longtime collaborator, Barnabé Fillion, the new scent evokes cherished Mediterranean mornings and the serene experience of being beneath a fig tree, cycling along scent-filled paths.
Whether it's a distant memory, or a memory made anew; this scent travels through the mind nostalgically immersing yourself in your memory again and again.
Aesop Virēre, RM560
Virēre is the eleventh addition to Aesop’s fragrance collection, imparting a fresh, green character that expands the brand’s distinctive olfactory universe. This scent masterfully weaves together a spectrum of notes to reveal the multifaceted character of fig, from its rich woodiness to lush greenness and sunlit citrus.
The fragrance opens with vibrant Galbanum and Petitgrain, offering a distinctly green freshness that is uplifted by sparkling Bergamot. The heart notes introduce a warmer, herbaceous quality, featuring Green Tea, Mastic, and zesty Pink Pepper, evoking a comforting essence of a fig-infused tea. This sensory journey concludes with a base of Cedar, Green Maté, and Hay, creating a woody, mineral-rich foundation that enhances the fragrance's luxurious, vegetal depths, mimicking a lucious journey through a green and distinct memory.
*Vivere Eau De Parfum will be available on 2 September at Aesop signature stores and https://malaysia.aesop.com.