Aesop Istros Aromatique Luxury Room Spray | Vibrant, Floral, Smoky Aroma lasts for Several Hours | 3.4 oz / 100mL

I purchased the Aesop Cythera Aromatique Room Spray as part of a Christmas gift set, and it immediately stood out as the most distinctive piece of the collection. If you’re familiar with Aesop’s aesthetic and scent philosophy, this fits perfectly — refined, atmospheric, and intentionally not generic. The fragrance itself is woody, spicy, and opulent, but not overpowering. It has a warm depth that feels especially appropriate for colder months or evening use. One or two sprays is more than enough to fill a room, and the scent unfolds gradually rather than hitting all at once. It feels curated rather than perfumey, which makes it a great option for shared spaces like living rooms, entryways, or offices. What impressed me most is the longevity. Unlike many room sprays that disappear within minutes, Cythera lingers for several hours in a subtle, ambient way. You’ll notice it when you walk back into the room rather than being constantly aware of it, which is exactly how a high-end room fragrance should behave. A few standout points: Complex scent profile: Warm woods with a spicy, slightly resinous edge. Strong but controlled: A little goes a long way. Long-lasting: Noticeably outperforms typical room sprays. Gift-worthy presentation: Minimalist, elevated packaging that feels special without being flashy. This is not a fresh, clean, or citrusy scent, so it won’t be for everyone. It leans more moody and atmospheric, which makes it ideal for someone who appreciates deeper, more contemplative fragrances rather than light or floral ones. It’s also very on-brand for Aesop — understated luxury rather than mass appeal. Overall, this is a beautifully executed room spray that feels intentional and high quality. It’s a great choice for gifting or for elevating a space with a scent that feels warm, distinctive, and thoughtfully composed.

This is my go to room spray. The scent is fresh and clean without being too strong or artificial. It instantly makes a space feel nicer and more put together, and a little goes a long way. I use it in bedrooms and living areas, and it never feels overpowering. It lasts a long time and it is definitely something I’ll keep buying.

Favorite scent of all time. And it lasts a long time. Perfect room spray.

Great product!

This stuff is intoxicating. It doesn’t last more than a couple of hours so you’d really have to be dousing your home in it constantly if you wanted it to smell like this all of the time. I love this room spray and the istros one. Really beautiful, special smells. Hard pass on the geranium one with patchouli. Value for money? Probs not really worth it since it doesn’t last, but at the same time it’s a really special scent and anyone who’s already buying Aesop is living in a world where we’re valuing the scents and the experience. Would be worth looking up some smaller indie brands on Reddit to compare price + longevity. I have considered getting the diffuser oils that never seen to be in stock, as well as the candles for a more continued experience.

LOVE this smell. House guests say it smells like a 5 Star hotel.

Bring on zen calm in your environment. Beautiful spray quality, perfectly atomized to fill the room. Lingers for hours.

I bought this item and have been very disappointed. The fragrance is lovely, however it just disappears within less than a minute of having sprayed it. I tried in several areas considering perhaps humidity, dryness, etc. I even tried it in a closet and sadly I have to say that none of the areas retain the fragrance at all. This is an expensive product that does not work well as a room air freshener.