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21 Aug 2025
Aesop introduces Above Us, Steorra, an Eau de Parfum that captures the brilliance of a star-swept sky and the quiet thrill of stepping into the unknown. In a fragrance landscape where amber often leans toward sweet and powdery, Aesop’s latest creation reshaped convention, offering a luminous and radically modern interpretation.
The scent was born from abstract inspirations shared between Aesop and long-term fragrance collaborator Céline Barel. A Japanese poem titled “Shooting Star,” a photograph of the night sky, and the golden hues of amber became the departure points for a scent that stirs curiosity as much as it comforts. Barel’s own visit to Aesop’s Collins Street store in Melbourne added another dimension: the star-dusted ceiling of salvaged glass became the image of a sky alive with infinite possibility.
Above Us, Steorra opens with sparks of Bergamot, shimmering Cardamom, and peppery Elemi, an opening that feels like watching a meteor trail slice through the darkness. The heart builds into textured warmth as Cypriol Heart, Labdanum, and Frankincense deepen the composition, striking a balance between resinous density and vibrant lift. In the base, Cardamom resurfaces with a spicier intensity, twined with Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean, and woods that create a glowing, incandescent finish.
The name itself is a subtle ode to language’s timelessness. “Steorra,” Old English for stars, suggests permanence, while “Above Us” directs the gaze skyward, inviting collective wonder. The result is more than a fragrance—it is a fable of curiosity, reminding us to seek brilliance beyond the artificial glow of daily routine.
Available globally, Above Us, Steorra Eau de Parfum is offered at $240 AUD for 50ml at aesop.com and Aesop signature stores. It invites wearers not simply to wear amber but to reimagine it—as a luminous constellation, alive with movement and possibility.
