Zeus / Daddy
Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes
157 ratings
From your scent profile
Aaron Terence Hughes Zeus / Daddy is a fruity, sweet gourmand for men, given a woody, spicy depth.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 148 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
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
What does Zeus / Daddy smell like?
Bergamot and apple open with a fresh, slightly tart fruitiness. Toward the heart, tonka bean and nutmeg come forward and the scent softens into a creamy, spiced sweetness. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, oud and benzoin carry the weight, while ambergris and patchouli keep this oriental body warm.
Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it sits most comfortably on nights out and evenings; summer is the weakest fit. Most voters read it as masculine and modern. Aaron Terence Hughes Forbidden and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Apple
First hours
- Tonka bean
- Nutmeg
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Oud
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 22%Spring
- 7%Summer
- Nighttime30%
- Evening30%
- Casual22%
- Daytime10%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026











