Censored Élixir / Hard Candy Élixir
Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes
Votes lean masculine
243 ratings
From your scent profile
Aaron Terence Hughes Censored Élixir / Hard Candy Élixir is a unisex scent that sets fresh citrus against a sugary, gourmand sweetness; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 230 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Woody
- Creamy
What does Censored Élixir / Hard Candy Élixir smell like?
Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, and votes for masculine and modern character outweigh the rest.
Lavender, mint, mandarin orange, lemon and orange open it on a fresh note. In the heart, honey, tonka bean, vanilla and strawberry sweeten it. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and white musk adds a woody, creamy footing. Aaron Terence Hughes Hard Candy and Kayos have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
- Mint
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Honey
- Tonka bean
- Amber
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Ambergris
- White musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 31%Winter
- 25%Spring
- 11%Summer
- Nighttime32%
- Evening27%
- Casual19%
- Daytime10%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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52% matchIntense Vanilla
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45% matchLe Beau Le Parfum
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43% matchDétour Noir
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Last updated: October 26, 2026

















