Tatler's pick of the best fragrances from Aesop, Hermès and more this season

1. Kilian Sacred Wood

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Scion of one of France’s most illustrious fine liquor dynasties, Kilian Hennessy’s eponymous fragrance brand has finally landed in Malaysia, exclusively at Kens Apothecary. 

Its latest release, Sacred Wood, is an exotic, sensorial experience that embodies strength and masculinity. Spicy notes of ambrette seed absolute, Amyris, myrrh, and Copahu balsom oil elevate the deeply rich and earthy sandalwood accord at the heart of the fragrance.

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2. Loewe Escencia

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This woody aromatic fragrance brings the outdoors to you. Notes of vetiver, sandalwood, and moss are tempered with soft lavender accord to keep you grounded and calm throughout the day. 

See also: A Beginner's Guide to Fragrance for Men

3. Hermès Parfums Hermessence Violette Volynka

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Director of creation and olfactory heritage at Hermès Parfums, Christine Nagel bottles the smell of the French luxury maison’s iconic leather goods in Hermessence Violette Volynka. The robust cuit Volynka is blended with demure violet to deliver its wearer an aura of power and undeniable luxury.

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4. Aesop Eidesis

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Complex, beguiling and distinctly unconventional, Aesop’s long-time fragrance partner and perfumer Barnabé Fillion has revealed his latest creation, Eidesis Eau de Parfum—inspired by the Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo.

This woody, earthy fragrance opens with notes of petitgrain and black pepper, leading to a seductive heart of frankincense, cumin and cedar before resting into a base of sandalwood, cedar and vetiver.

Related: Frédéric Malle and Anne Flipo on Creating Their First Fragrance Together, Synthetic Jungle

5. Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724

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This vibrant fragrance will resonate with the modern man in a busy city. Inspired by the energy of big cities like New York, London, and Kuala Lumpur, it juxtaposes sophisticated metallic facets such as aldehydes with familiar floral and fruity notes including Egyptian jasmine absolute, Italian bergamot and sandalwood-white musk accord.

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