Aesop reviews and discussion

4.5

91% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Luxurious, earthy fragrance profiles
  • Elegant, minimalist packaging
  • Indulgent, sensorial hand washes
  • Compliment-worthy, unisex perfumes
  • Excessive, premium price point
  • Inconsistent perfume scent longevity
  • Plastic, leaky pump bottles
  • Irritating, fragrance-heavy skincare

Aesop earns strong reviews for luxurious scents, elegant packaging, and body-care standouts like Resurrection and Reverence Aromatique Hand Washes, yet opinions split on value. Reviews praise sensorial formulas that feel indulgent and often effective for hands and body, while noting weaknesses: high prices, plastic/leaky pumps, perfumes with short longevity, and some skincare that irritates sensitive skin or underperforms.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

367 reviews and posts

  • Their handsoap is the best smelling fragrance I buy. It is the sole reason I was drawn into them to begin. Great quality on all their products used so far (hand soap and lotion to be specific). Would recommend and purchase again.

  • Products smell lovely and packaging is beautiful but I don't love the formulas

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    I find a lot of the cream based products a little too heavy. Price tag is also a bit high for me

  • OH my god. Aesop is one of those brands that I just love to splurge on. I can't get enough of the Reverence hand scrub. The scent is divine and it feels like a daily luxury. It's the little things in life, you know? Also every time I have people over to my place I feel bougie as hell for having it and always get compliments on the hand soap. Why not make your guests feel like they're having a luxury experience? It's so worth it to me. I also really appreciate that they offer refill bottles so that I can reuse the pump and reduce waste! Yes yes yes! I also got the hand lotion of the same scent because I can't get enough of it. I would love to try more of their products but I have to ration myself because they are expensive and ya girl isn't made of money sadly.

  • I love all the AESOP products, my bathroom is filled with them! The scents are great and I love how big the sizes are. I currently use the brands body wash, hand soap, and hand lotion every day.

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    While I love these products, I think the price point is way to high for them.

  • I love all things Aesop but was recently enchanted by their hand sanitizer scents at dinner at Kitchen Istanbul in SF. They placed a hand sanitizer spray down on the table as we were seated and that small touch added a little luxe delight to our whole experience.!

  • If you buy Aesop you kind of know what you're getting into (quality/price-wise). Their scents are amazing and I've been using their moisturizer for a while which has worked great.

  • Expensive, but feels high quality and amazing. Gives me a little serotonin boost every time I wash my hands.

  • The epitome of luxury! Their brick & mortar experience, digital experience, and product experience all are in sync—effortless, elegant, and confident.

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    I don't feel there's enough benefit variation in the skincare line—as someone with dry, sensitive skin, I found most items too harsh for repeat use.

  • I bought full set of Aesop to try it out. Nope: this is way pricer than needed regarding how cheap it's gradients are. The smell also doesn't show harmony feeling to me.

  • Simply can't go wrong with this. Highest quality you can find.

  • What an incredible brand. Beautiful in every aspect and has incredible scent profiles. They offer something for every skin type. I use their products for all of my facial care.

  • A luxury item that’s a wonderful experience to use. Scents are great and lotion is wonderful to apply. I’ve used both the lotion and body soap.

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    Lotion could absorb a bit better but overall great experience.

  • Recently tried out their hand soap and hand lotion, loved the hand soap - especially the exfoliating quality

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    Scent of the lotion was extremely strong, could be paired down some

  • One of my favorite brands, not just for its category, but for everything. The quality and aesthetic are unparalleled. I would live in one of their stores if I could. I have bought more Aesop than any other beauty brand.

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    literally nothing.

  • I have been a loyal Aesop customer since 2011 and there isn't another brand out there that can compete with what they have to offer from a price-to-quality perspective.

  • Amazing and luxurious experience using their hand soaps and lotions, smell amazing and makes your skin feel super soft.

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    Nothing!

  • Delicious scents. Luxurious experience.

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    Wish the brand was slightly more affordable and cleaner.

  • Have been a long-time customer of Aesop, and I haven't disliked a single product I 've tried to date. Using any of their products immediately sets me in a good mood!

  • I absolutely love Aesop products. The moisturizers are so hydrating and supple. Products smell amazing and are just such a treat.