25 community ratings

Fake (V.2)

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
25 ratings

Aaron Terence Hughes Fake is a sweet, spicy unisex scent led by amber and oud, deepened by balsam and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Fake (V.2) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means those ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as unisex, wearable on any skin.

Amber and oud open it, balsam and gaiac wood form the heart, and patchouli and white musk close it out. A fresh edge is there, but the sweet, spicy and woody character weighs more. The creamy, oriental side softens it, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Arabian Oud Arabian Knight Silver and Al-Jazeera Andalusian Palace have a close profile.