Aesop · 2022
Eidesis EDP
Longevity
2–8 hmost of 11 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 33 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
smoky
grounded
skin-close
smoky cedar incense, peppery green sparkle
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Creamy, with a warm side
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 48 describe how long it lasts, 33 how far it projects and 55 how it smells. Most other posts only name Eidesis.
How long it lasts48 people
2–8 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–8 hours. From 11 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (6 h).
Early reports
In words
Early reports, from 48 people so far, are mixed.
How far it projects33 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Aesop Eidesis: what people say about it.
In short: Creamy, with a warm side.
Worn by everyone.
Most people get 2–8 hours of wear (11 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 6 hours).
Early reports (48 people): Early reports, from 48 people so far, are mixed.
Mixed reports on projection (33 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it stays close to the skin, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 130+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Aesop Eidesis smells like smoky cedar incense, peppery green sparkle. It opens with frankincense, black pepper and petitgrain, moves into cedarwood and cumin and settles on sandalwood and vetiver. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is easy to wear day or night. A good pick for the office. Released in 2022.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and stays close to the skin.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and smoky for the office.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you want a scent other people notice from across the room.
Around $200.
Explore more: Woody perfumes · Frankincense perfumes · Black pepper perfumes · Petitgrain perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Office
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky cedar incense, peppery green sparkle. It opens with frankincense, black pepper and petitgrain, moves into cedarwood and cumin and settles on sandalwood and vetiver.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and stays close to the skin.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits the office.
It reads unisex.
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