Best Virēre by Aesop Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Virēre by Aesop is a woody aromatic fragrance combining fresh, green, and slightly spicy elements. It opens with bright bergamot and petitgrain, layered with green tea and galbanum for a crisp, vegetal character. Pink pepper adds subtle warmth while incense and hay bring dry, smoky depth, grounded by cedarwood’s woodiness. Those drawn to fresh, green, and aromatic profiles with a refined smoky twist should consider these fragrances sharing key vibrant and woody notes.
Chaco by Nissaba £150.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- green tea
- mate tea
- petitgrain
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Chaco is the second largest primary forest of Latin America, called the "impenetrable forest" for its incredibly dense formation. This Paraguayan forest is the only place in the world where gaiac wood grows, known locally as palo santo. The region is also prized by perfumers as source of petitgrain essential oil, as well yerba maté tea leaves. Chaco the fragrance is a cologne style built around a refined tea structure. Perfumer Alexandra Monet placed the petitgrain and maté in conversation with each other, heightening each other’s mellow greenness in the process. Palo santo, with its woody, salty and smoky facets, brings warmth and sensuality, resulting in a unique unisex signature with lightness and modern elegance.
Pergola by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- galbanum
- ginger
- green grass
- hay
- lily-of-the-valley
- Aromagroups:
- green
Pergola opens with the most incredible rush of twisted green vegetation and instantly transports you back to the heyday of that decadent walkway. There is so much happening in here but the notes of galbanum, bergamot, and ivy are particularly spectacular. The floral heart is a swooning blend of narcissus, tuberose, and jasmine but the pergola’s passage of history is provided by an earthy pairing of patchouli and vetiver. You get a real impression of its heritage from touches of resins and moss and, whilst it’s described as a fougere, there is definitely a feeling of the most glorious aromatic chypre.
L'Etrog Acqua by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- cedrat
- lemon
- mandarin
- petitgrain
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
Early morning, October 1175, Calabria
The cool night air dissipates under the sun’s first rays. The ripe citrus in the field has absorbed all the water of the morning dew and the farmers are ready to work on the misty green fields, speckled by the bright yellow of the citron. They leave their woody cabin and take a deep breath…
Moss | Bold by Commodity £135.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- oakmoss
- patchouli
- petitgrain
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
- woody
Moss' green and citrus aroma of bergamot, oakmoss and petitgrain amplifies with the added freshness of juniper berry and depth of amber. A bold tonic that satiates the senses.
This is the Bold version of Moss — a powerful, room-filling rendition of its Balanced counterpart, infused with deep, dark notes that’ll make your presence known. Also try Moss | Personal and Moss | Balanced & Expressive.
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
Yerbamate by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- cut grass
- galbanum
- green tea
- mate tea
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
An endless expanse of green blending into the sky. The scent of grass and Hay, of countless plants and various small flowers, of aromatic herbs and fields blowing in the wind, warmed by the sun. An evocation of simple, pristine nature.
Absent Presence by Beaufort £125.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- galbanum
- leather
- vetiver
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- leather
‘O absent presence, Stella is not here’
The fifth and final instalment of the Revenants collection draws inspiration from the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney. In his Sonnet sequence ‘Astrophel and Stella’ Sidney develops and captures the essence of a haunting… the presence of one that is always felt but never seen.
‘Now I, wit-beaten long by hardest fate,
So dull am, that I cannot look into
The ground of this fierce love and lovely hate,
Then some good body tell me how I do,
Whose presence absence, absent presence is;
Blesst in my curse, and cursed in my bliss.’
Adèle by Marie Jeanne £110.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- galbanum
- tomato leaves
- verbena
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
- woody
Perfume: Alexis Dadier
Galbanum, bergamot and tomato leaves create an exquisite citrusy woody diffusion. Marie Jeanne, known for the outstanding quality of their materials, have excelled, offering a beautifully rich green fragrance.
Orlo by Mendittorosa £200.00
- Key notes:
- bigarade
- elemi
- incense
- oud
- petitgrain
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
‘We have come so far, it is over.’
ORLO (edge in Italian) is latest and second creation of Versi Studio, an olfactive poetic mysticism trilogy from Mendittorosa exploring the relationship between poetry and perfumery.
Chapter 2, ORLO is inspired by Edge, a poem by Sylvia Plath.
The perfume is behaving like magic fiery serpent breathing intoxicating incense fumes and sending sweet citrus zest sparks as it progresses through a fantastic fragrant dimension.
Perfumer: Anne Sophie Baeghel
Genesis, Concept and Creative Design: Stefania Squeglia
Osmanthus by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- apricot
- bergamot
- orris (iris root)
- osmanthus
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
The Flower of the Rising Sun!
The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.
A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!
About Virēre by Aesop
- How does Virēre differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Virēre uniquely balances fresh green notes with a smoky, dry hay and incense base, whereas these fragrances vary from more citrus-heavy to earthier, spicier, or sweeter interpretations. None replicate its exact smoky woody aromatic blend, but all share certain characteristic notes.
- What are the main scent characteristics of Virēre?
- Virēre is characterised by a woody aromatic profile featuring bergamot, petitgrain, galbanum, and green tea for freshness, combined with pink pepper for spice and incense, hay, and cedarwood for dry, smoky depth.
- Which notes should I focus on if I like Virēre’s fresh and green scent?
- Look for fragrances with bergamot, petitgrain, galbanum, and green tea, as these contribute to the fresh, green, and slightly aromatic facets found in Virēre.









