Fragrance comparison

Hwyl vs Blue Eyes

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,744 ratings analysed

Hwyl

Aesop

4.061,741 votes

Rank #759 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Blue Eyes

Sunnamusk

4.333 votes

Rank #46,428 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Eyes takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hwyl
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Blue Eyes
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hwyl1/3

Blue Eyes2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Eyes
Sillage & projection: Blue Eyes
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hwyl

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HwylAesop

Blue EyesSunnamusk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,741 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,425 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlue Eyes

SillageBlue Eyes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

amber44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SpicesThyme

Heart

CypressWoody Notes

Base

OlibanumVetiverOakmoss

Top

VetiverPeppermintCitrusesPink Pepper

Heart

GrapefruitJasmineCedar

Base

Woody NotesOlibanumOakmossGinger

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Olibanum, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex50

Women1

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews318

Overall rank#46,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHwylHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hwyl is a dry, smoky wood fragrance with cypress, thyme, frankincense and moss at the center. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into an earthy forest feel that many wearers describe as meditative, cool and slightly church-like. It suits people who enjoy unsweet, atmospheric woods more than soft crowd-pleasers.…

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Blue Eyes by Sunnamusk opens with a sharp, bracing blend of peppermint and citrus notes. It quickly shifts into a woody, aromatic composition that stays fresh for hours. This fragrance is a solid pick for professional settings during the spring or summer months, offering a clean and energetic profile for men who prefe…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hwyl or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes takes 2 of 3 categories. Hwyl is rated 4.06/5 from 1,741 votes; Blue Eyes is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hwyl for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Blue Eyes for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hwyl or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes lasts longest (Blue Eyes 90/100, Hwyl 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hwyl or Blue Eyes?

Blue Eyes projects furthest (Blue Eyes 88/100, Hwyl 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hwyl and Blue Eyes smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Olibanum, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Hwyl or Blue Eyes better for summer or winter?

Blue Eyes suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hwyl and Blue Eyes?

Hwyl has top notes of Spices and Thyme, heart notes of Cypress and Woody Notes, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Blue Eyes has top notes of Vetiver, Peppermint, Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Woody Notes, Olibanum, Oakmoss and Ginger.