Aesop Hwyl: released in 2017, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aesop Hwyl dupe we found is Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki — 91% match, about $140 (estimate) versus about $135.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aesop Hwyl dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price | Longevity vs Aesop Hwyl | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki | 91% | about $140 (+4%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense: Kyoto | 88% | about $160 (+19%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire | 86% | about $45 (−67%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | d'Annam Hinoki Meditation | 85% | about $95 (−30%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood | 84% | about $160 (+19%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Captures the meditative cypress and woody depth found in Aesop Hwyl with striking accuracy.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Aesop Hwyl, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,321 community ratings.
Explores the same sacred woods and resinous smoke territory as Aesop Hwyl.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Aesop Hwyl, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,226 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, earthy woods and resinous cypress character of Aesop Hwyl through a dark vetiver lens.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Aesop Hwyl, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Recalls the contemplative green woods and gentle spice of Aesop Hwyl with a tranquil aura.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Aesop Hwyl, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 317 community ratings.
A slightly smoother take on the woody and aromatic cypress profile of Aesop Hwyl.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Aesop Hwyl, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 715 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $45 (estimate) — around 65% less than Aesop Hwyl.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Aesop Hwyl.
Comme des Garcons Scent One: Hinoki, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Aesop Hwyl itself sells from $160.99 at partnered retailers.
Aesop Hwyl notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.