Woody
Notesamberbirch tarbuddha woodcotton candylabdanumnutmegoudsmokestyraxvanilla
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspired by the majestic Helix Nebula, known as the “Eye of God,” this extrait captures the mystical balance between infinity and the now. Radiant spice notes open the experience, followed by a complex heart of smoky buddhawood, charred birch tar, earthy moss and leathery oud. The chorus of woods is unexpectedly tenderised with cotton candy and vanilla. A metallic coolness adds an almost otherworldly aura to the composition. A fragrance for those who seek to be present in the deepest aspects of their lives.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for an evening with few distractions and no need to soften your presence. Charred woods and leathery oud give it a stern outline; an unexpected thread of cotton-candy sweetness becomes apparent as someone moves closer.
How to wear
Start with one spray on the torso or back of the neck, then assess before adding more. Its dense smoky, resinous profile is best suited to cooler weather, when the vanilla and amber can lend warmth without crowding the air. Apply sparingly in heated rooms or close company.
Who it’s for
For lovers of charred woods, tarry leather effects and resin-rich oud compositions who welcome sweetness as a contrast rather than the main theme. It suits tastes drawn to dark, experimental perfumery with an unusual metallic edge.
Release year
2025
The nose
Andreas Wilhelm is a Swiss independent perfumer whose work spans experimental niche fragrances and commercial scent development. His practice combines technical precision with an appetite for unconventional contrasts. For Eye of God, he translated YLEM’s cosmic brief into a composition balancing burned woods, resinous depth, sweetness and metallic coolness.
Collaborators
YLEM founder Moritz Sülz conceived the fragrance’s Helix Nebula inspiration and worked with Andreas Wilhelm through repeated trials. He shaped the brief around an intentionally heavy, dark scent, with sweet accords interrupting its woody, amber and oud character rather than making it universally agreeable.
Ylem’s story
YLEM translates nebulae into avant-garde fragrance, connecting astronomical imagery with science, mysticism and scent. Its name refers to the primordial substance from which matter emerged; that idea of a shared cosmic origin informs both its compositions and its visual identity.
Eye Of God’s concept
Eye of God takes its name and inspiration from the Helix Nebula’s imposing, eye-like appearance. Part of YLEM’s debut collection, it interprets the tension between infinity and the present through charred woods, leathery oud and a cool metallic impression, softened unexpectedly by cotton candy and vanilla.
Extra info
YLEM presents the notes in three numbered phases rather than a conventional top, heart and base pyramid. Eye of God was one of the house’s first three fragrances, alongside Eastern Veil and Soap Bubble.
Notesamberbirch tarbuddha woodcotton candylabdanumnutmegoudsmokestyraxvanilla
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspired by the majestic Helix Nebula, known as the “Eye of God,” this extrait captures the mystical balance between infinity and the now. Radiant spice notes open the experience, followed by a complex heart of smoky buddhawood, charred birch tar, earthy moss and leathery oud. The chorus of woods is unexpectedly tenderised with cotton candy and vanilla. A metallic coolness adds an almost otherworldly aura to the composition. A fragrance for those who seek to be present in the deepest aspects of their lives.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for an evening with few distractions and no need to soften your presence. Charred woods and leathery oud give it a stern outline; an unexpected thread of cotton-candy sweetness becomes apparent as someone moves closer.
How to wear
Start with one spray on the torso or back of the neck, then assess before adding more. Its dense smoky, resinous profile is best suited to cooler weather, when the vanilla and amber can lend warmth without crowding the air. Apply sparingly in heated rooms or close company.
Who it’s for
For lovers of charred woods, tarry leather effects and resin-rich oud compositions who welcome sweetness as a contrast rather than the main theme. It suits tastes drawn to dark, experimental perfumery with an unusual metallic edge.
Release year
2025
The nose
Andreas Wilhelm is a Swiss independent perfumer whose work spans experimental niche fragrances and commercial scent development. His practice combines technical precision with an appetite for unconventional contrasts. For Eye of God, he translated YLEM’s cosmic brief into a composition balancing burned woods, resinous depth, sweetness and metallic coolness.
Collaborators
YLEM founder Moritz Sülz conceived the fragrance’s Helix Nebula inspiration and worked with Andreas Wilhelm through repeated trials. He shaped the brief around an intentionally heavy, dark scent, with sweet accords interrupting its woody, amber and oud character rather than making it universally agreeable.
Ylem’s story
YLEM translates nebulae into avant-garde fragrance, connecting astronomical imagery with science, mysticism and scent. Its name refers to the primordial substance from which matter emerged; that idea of a shared cosmic origin informs both its compositions and its visual identity.
Eye Of God’s concept
Eye of God takes its name and inspiration from the Helix Nebula’s imposing, eye-like appearance. Part of YLEM’s debut collection, it interprets the tension between infinity and the present through charred woods, leathery oud and a cool metallic impression, softened unexpectedly by cotton candy and vanilla.
Extra info
YLEM presents the notes in three numbered phases rather than a conventional top, heart and base pyramid. Eye of God was one of the house’s first three fragrances, alongside Eastern Veil and Soap Bubble.