Aesop · 2021
Karst EDP
Longevity
2–6 hmost of 13 people
Projection
Softabout 2 in 3 of 30 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
fresh
aquatic
uplifting
skin-close
cool sea air, green herbs, cedar wood
Scent Notes
Fresh / Aquatic
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What the community says
Above all, fresh
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 48 describe how long it lasts, 30 how far it projects and 15 how it smells. Most other posts only name Karst.
How long it lasts48 people
2–6 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 2–6 hours. From 13 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (4 h).
60% Fades quickly
30% Moderate
10% long-lasting · rounded to the nearest 5%
Leans short
How far it projects30 people
Leans soft
about 2 in 3 say it stays close to the skin
In words
Ask people how far Aesop Karst carries, and about 2 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 40+
say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time
Creators on Karst1 video
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Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Aesop Karst: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, fresh.
Worn by everyone.
Most people get 2–6 hours of wear (13 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 4 hours).
About 60% of 48 people say it fades quickly (leans short).
Leans soft (30 people): Ask people how far Aesop Karst carries, and about 2 in 3 say it stays close to the skin.
Fades quickly for many: 60% of 40+ say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
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 120+ 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 Karst smells like cool sea air, green herbs, cedar wood. It opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, moves into cumin, rosemary and sage and settles on sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. It suits the office. Released in 2021.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and stays close to the skin.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aquatic for the office.
- Sample first if: aquatic is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you want a scent other people notice from across the room.
Around $200.
Explore more: Fresh perfumes · Juniper perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Pink pepper 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 cool sea air, green herbs, cedar wood. It opens with juniper, bergamot and pink pepper, moves into cumin, rosemary and sage and settles on sandalwood, cedar and vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and stays close to the skin.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits the office.
It reads unisex.
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