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6 reviews
I've hade Hwyl for a few weeks now and it's quickly risen to the top in my collection. I think it's a perfect meditative woody scent with just the right amount of sweetness to make it accessible for everyday use. Bravo.
As soon as HWY 1 hit my nose, it was an instant love for me. Ideal in every single way. At times during the mid and dry down I picked up Jub XXV vibes bc it has that heady camphor resin thing going but, with a focus on Hinoki wood. For me projection and sillage was decent at 3-5 hours. Sure, I wish for a little more oomph, but this fragrance can be had for a decent price. In that regard it's an EXCELLENT purchase.
I call it Hwy 1 because it reminds me of that beautiful highway in Northern California. This perfume smells like the redwood forest with its mossy base. Earthy, crisp air and dark woods. It also just sounds better than however you say Hwyl
The iris, the vetiver, the cacao. Absolutely lovely scent for any occasion. This is my reference powdery iris fragrance. Sensual without being overly sweet, powerful, or overly feminine. One of the greats of all time.
Fresh piney juniper opening, very crisp like a cool morning hike with pretty sunlight. This is expertly crafted with loads of naturals all perfectly placed to create this bright slightly earthy (like a good tea) juniper. It pushes! Then this fragrance transitions and we get soft iris, tea, and some slightly sweet saffron touches...almost soft leathery in feel. Into the latter stages it develops creamy wood and soft sweaters. My goodness it's good. Easy 9/10 for me.
Pashm is signature imo and can be worn in almost any occasion, outside of maybe sports, gym, or high heat occasions. Could be good in high heat hello ambergris? Not sure yet. It's elegant, present, but never loud. Nor is it a skin scent. FB worthy
I had an immediate scent memory when I put this on of walking into the local upscale menswear shop in the late 90's to buy something with my mom. My mom wore Charlie and late in the day it had this soft cashmere woody smell along with her scent. Maybe that mixed with mens cologne from the store brought forth this memory.
