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Aaron Terence Hughes

Notorious (2021)

Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes

2021MenModern
8.2/ 10
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Aaron Terence Hughes Notorious is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and evenings, pairing fresh citrus with a sweet, woody base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 83 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.9 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.6 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle
7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Creamy

What does Notorious (2021) smell like?

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer the least chosen. It is worn most on nights out and evenings, and it also suits leisure and daily wear. Voters call it masculine and modern.

The top notes of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon open fresh. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the scent and add a creamy, gourmand softness. Rum, cedarwood and patchouli set a woody base underneath.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Mandarin orange
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Vanilla
    • Ambrette seed
    • Heliotropin
  3. Towards evening

    • Rum
    • Cedarwood
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Winter
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 10%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    13%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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