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ILIOS Aries
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
ILIOS Aries — a fougère-woody fragrance of 2026
ILIOS Aries is a unisex perfume released in 2026 by the Chilean brand ILIOS, which specializes in rich fragrances in perfume and extrait concentrations.
The composition belongs to the fougère and woody families, combining the freshness of green and citrus accords with an expressive, modern woody base.
This release was created for those who appreciate a fragrance with a noticeable presence and a distinctive trail.
Thanks to its perfume (extrait) concentration, ILIOS Aries smells dense and well-defined, while its stated very strong sillage makes it especially suitable for occasions when you want to leave behind a recognizable olfactory impression.
Character and development on the skin
The introduction to the fragrance is bright and fresh: pineapple softens the citrus sparkle of orange, while litsea cubeba adds a light, lemony brightness to the composition.
Lavender establishes the fougère direction from the outset and prevents the fruity nuances from becoming overly sweet.
In the heart, lavender becomes fuller and more aromatic, meeting rosemary and a woody accord.
The development gradually shifts from cool greenery and juicy fruity nuances to a dry, clean and composed woody scent, while retaining a sense of airiness and freshness.
The final stage is built around calone, Cashmeran, Iso E Super and musk.
This combination creates a transparent aquatic nuance, a soft woody texture and a clean musky background, making Aries's trail feel fresh, expansive and noticeable at the same time.
Who ILIOS Aries is for and when to wear it
ILIOS Aries is positioned as a unisex fragrance, so it can be chosen by both women and men.
It is not tied to a single style: fougère lavender and rosemary add polish to the image, the fruity-citrus opening brings dynamism, and the woody-musky base adds confidence.
Its fresh aquatic and green character develops especially naturally in warm weather, during a walk, on a trip or throughout an active day.
At the same time, its high intensity calls for careful application indoors and at close range: it is best to let the fragrance develop gradually so that its strong trail remains expressive without overwhelming those around you.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing have not been provided for this release.
A practical approach is to start with a small amount on the skin, give the composition time to develop, and only then decide whether to add the fragrance to clothing.
The perfumer and the fragrance's place in the brand's style
The composition was created by Maximiliano Cifuentes. In Aries, his signature emerges through the contrast of cool citrus-green notes, aromatic lavender and modern woody-musky materials.
For ILIOS, this release demonstrates the brand's interest in dense unisex compositions in which freshness does not mean lightness or subtlety.
Aries combines a familiar fougère structure with aquatic and fruity nuances, giving it a contemporary and confident feel in the context of modern perfumery.
Similar fragrances to explore
If you are interested in a fresh fougère composition with a lavender and woody mood, you can try Monotheme Fine Fragrances Venezia Scottish Lavender for comparison.
ILIOS Aries is distinguished by a more pronounced aquatic facet and very strong sillage, both of which significantly influence the overall perception of the fragrance.
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