Woody
Notescedarwoodmaple syrupmuskoakmossorris (iris root)pink pepperpopcornroseschinus molle
Tags
#savory
#sexy
Style
unisex
Inspired by the filigree formation of the Eastern Veil nebula, this extrait captures the interplay of light, darkness, sweetness and depth. Warm, salty-gourmand accents of popcorn and maple syrup meet subtle spices, while soft woody and iris notes give the scent a weightless structure. Like the nebula itself, Eastern Veil is a play of shimmering facets that continuously reveal new dimensions. A fragrance for those who seek to throw their glow into the darkest corners.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of close conversation in low light, when sweetness feels more intimate than playful and the air carries a faint savory warmth. It suits someone who wants a soft but unmistakable presence: textured, slightly mysterious, and quietly magnetic.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its gourmand woods can open without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is enough to let the popcorn, maple and iris facets unfold with a gentle, above-average trail. On skin it reads warmer and more intimate, while in air the salty-sweet contrast becomes clearer.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like gourmand scents with restraint, woody compositions with a savory twist, and fragrances that feel textured rather than sugary. It will appeal to people drawn to iris, moss, cedar and unusual edible notes, especially when they want sweetness with structure.
Release year
2025
The nose
Andreas Wilhelm is the perfumer behind Eastern Veil, bringing his polished, concept-driven style to Ylem’s debut. Known in niche perfumery for compositions that balance clarity with texture, he often works with contrast: airy materials against darker woods, sweetness against spice, and structure against surprise. In Eastern Veil, that approach reads clearly in the way the gourmand notes are held inside a woody, mossy frame. The result is not a dessert scent but a more architectural take on sweetness, with a savory edge and a refined, modern finish.
Collaborators
Moritz Sülz, Ylem’s founder, shaped the brand’s cosmic concept and the debut trio’s nebula-inspired direction, giving Eastern Veil its broader narrative frame. Andreas Wilhelm translated that brief into the finished extrait, turning the idea of the Eastern Veil Nebula into a contrast of sweetness, depth and luminous structure.
Ylem’s story
Ylem is a German niche house built around cosmic imagery and the idea of translating astronomical phenomena into scent. Its perfumes feel conceptual but wearable, pairing scientific inspiration with a distinctly artistic, modern sensibility.
Eastern Veil’s concept
Eastern Veil was created as part of Ylem’s debut trio of nebula-inspired extraits, each one tied to a different astronomical phenomenon. Here the Eastern Veil Nebula becomes a warm, luminous composition: salty gourmand notes, subtle spice, iris and woods arranged to suggest light moving through darkness.
Extra info
Eastern Veil is one of three debut Ylem extraits, all named after nebulae. Its note profile stands out for pairing popcorn with maple syrup, iris and oakmoss, giving the fragrance a salty-sweet signature that is unusual even within niche gourmand perfumery.
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Notescedarwoodmaple syrupmuskoakmossorris (iris root)pink pepperpopcornroseschinus molle
Tags
#savory
#sexy
Style
unisex
Inspired by the filigree formation of the Eastern Veil nebula, this extrait captures the interplay of light, darkness, sweetness and depth. Warm, salty-gourmand accents of popcorn and maple syrup meet subtle spices, while soft woody and iris notes give the scent a weightless structure. Like the nebula itself, Eastern Veil is a play of shimmering facets that continuously reveal new dimensions. A fragrance for those who seek to throw their glow into the darkest corners.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of close conversation in low light, when sweetness feels more intimate than playful and the air carries a faint savory warmth. It suits someone who wants a soft but unmistakable presence: textured, slightly mysterious, and quietly magnetic.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its gourmand woods can open without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is enough to let the popcorn, maple and iris facets unfold with a gentle, above-average trail. On skin it reads warmer and more intimate, while in air the salty-sweet contrast becomes clearer.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like gourmand scents with restraint, woody compositions with a savory twist, and fragrances that feel textured rather than sugary. It will appeal to people drawn to iris, moss, cedar and unusual edible notes, especially when they want sweetness with structure.
Release year
2025
The nose
Andreas Wilhelm is the perfumer behind Eastern Veil, bringing his polished, concept-driven style to Ylem’s debut. Known in niche perfumery for compositions that balance clarity with texture, he often works with contrast: airy materials against darker woods, sweetness against spice, and structure against surprise. In Eastern Veil, that approach reads clearly in the way the gourmand notes are held inside a woody, mossy frame. The result is not a dessert scent but a more architectural take on sweetness, with a savory edge and a refined, modern finish.
Collaborators
Moritz Sülz, Ylem’s founder, shaped the brand’s cosmic concept and the debut trio’s nebula-inspired direction, giving Eastern Veil its broader narrative frame. Andreas Wilhelm translated that brief into the finished extrait, turning the idea of the Eastern Veil Nebula into a contrast of sweetness, depth and luminous structure.
Ylem’s story
Ylem is a German niche house built around cosmic imagery and the idea of translating astronomical phenomena into scent. Its perfumes feel conceptual but wearable, pairing scientific inspiration with a distinctly artistic, modern sensibility.
Eastern Veil’s concept
Eastern Veil was created as part of Ylem’s debut trio of nebula-inspired extraits, each one tied to a different astronomical phenomenon. Here the Eastern Veil Nebula becomes a warm, luminous composition: salty gourmand notes, subtle spice, iris and woods arranged to suggest light moving through darkness.
Extra info
Eastern Veil is one of three debut Ylem extraits, all named after nebulae. Its note profile stands out for pairing popcorn with maple syrup, iris and oakmoss, giving the fragrance a salty-sweet signature that is unusual even within niche gourmand perfumery.
Also featured in
Quiet Luxury