The Perfume Library

Whore (Red)

8.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Aaron Terence Hughes Whore (Red) is a unisex gourmand fruity scent that pairs a bright opening of Brazilian orange and passion fruit with the creamy sweetness of praliné, coconut and vanilla. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, though winter and summer also get a fair share. It reads neither masculine nor feminine and suits anyone who likes sweet, rich scents. It opens with Brazilian orange and passion fruit, juicy and lively. In the heart, praliné and coconut soften it into something creamy and clearly sweet. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood adds a warm, woody footing, with a slightly synthetic sheen hovering in the background.

Haze (2021) (blue)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Haze is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with a light aquatic and fruity side and a slightly synthetic crispness. Most voters recommend spring and summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also works in an office setting. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Half of the voters read it as masculine, though it remains unisex. It has been discontinued. The top opens with pink grapefruit, lemon and Brazilian orange alongside ozone, giving a sharp freshness. In the heart, pink pepper and galbanum add a spicy, green touch, while pineapple and blackcurrant bring in the fruit. A sensual skin accord softens the base.

Neon (2020)

7.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Neon is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus and fruit with a fresh, slightly synthetic woodiness, leaning towards spring and summer and easygoing daily wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear ahead of sport and office. In character votes, masculine leads and modern comes second. It has been discontinued. The top is lemon, grapefruit, pineapple and mandarin orange: sharp, juicy and fruity. In the heart, amber, dry woods and ambroxan set that freshness on a woody footing, and white musk and sandalwood soften it in the base. Rasasi Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 pour Lui and Toni Gard Seaside Man have a close profile.

Violet Delirium

7.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Aaron Terence Hughes Violet Delirium is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, with sweet, spiced florals hardened by oud; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Saffron opens with a spicy start. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute and chocolate build a floral, sweet creaminess. The base of Burmese and Thai oud, musk, ambergris, soil and animalic notes adds a leathery, woody, powdery weight.

Blood Orange

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Blood Orange is a unisex scent where citrus and fruit sit in a fresh, lightly sweet frame; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans masculine in character, though it stays unisex. The top is mandarin orange, tangerine and blood orange, so it opens bright and juicy. Jasmine sambac and ambroxan form the heart, while rose absolute, ambergris and patchouli carry the base. The fresh citrus accord is softened by a spicy, woody warmth. Aaron Terence Hughes Haze and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.

Haze (2021) (black)

8.2

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Haze is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with lemon, Brazilian orange and pink grapefruit, with hedione spreading that brightness out. In the heart, pink pepper, pineapple, galbanum and blackcurrant build an aquatic, fruity line, while sweetness and spice soften the coolness. The base of rose absolute, ambergris, sensual skin accord and soil settles it onto a warm footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It suits leisure and daily wear best, though night and office use also get votes. Voters lean masculine, with modern next. Its profile is close to Haze (2021) (blue) and Haze Extreme.

Kayos

8.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Kayos pairs bright, fresh citrus with a sweet, creamy, gourmand body, and it reads as a unisex scent that leans slightly masculine. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with night out and evening the leading occasions and leisure close behind. On character, masculine and modern lead the votes. It opens with mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, lemon and Brazilian orange for a sharp citrus burst. In the heart, plum and blue raspberry add fruity sweetness, softened by amber and tonka bean. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and nutmeg leaves a creamy, warm trail with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Notorious (2023)

8.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Notorious (2023) is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus with the sweet, gourmand warmth of vanilla, tonka and rum; it has been discontinued. It opens with a sharp citrus layer of bergamot, mandarin orange and lemon. In the heart, leather, tonka bean, heliotropin, ambrette seed and vanilla make it creamy and sweet. Patchouli, cedar and rum leave a woody, warm depth underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so a light hand is enough. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards nights out, evenings and leisure, and less towards the office. Voters call it modern and masculine more often than classic or feminine. Aaron Terence Hughes Notorious (2021) and Akro Bake have a close profile.

Ambré Extrême

8.2

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Ambré Extrême is a unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against the sweet, creamy warmth of vanilla and benzoin, with a woody, spicy side; it has been discontinued. It opens with yuzu and bergamot for a bright citrus lift. The heart brings damask rose absolute, tonka bean and cedarwood, and the base of sandalwood, vanilla absolute and benzoin sweetens everything into a powdery, creamy finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring comes close behind, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards night outs, evenings and leisure time. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine.

Haze Extreme

8.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Haze Extreme is a unisex fragrance that pairs bright citrus with a green, fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear and leisure leading the occasions, and it reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. It opens with Brazilian orange, pink grapefruit and lemon for a fresh citrus start, softened by hedione. The heart brings galbanum, pineapple, pink pepper and blackcurrant, green and fruity with a light spicy edge. The base of white musk, ambergris, patchouli and rose absolute leaves a warm, floral trail. Aaron Terence Hughes Haze (2023) and Jean Poivre Lost In Euphoria have a close profile.

Maverick (2023)

8.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Maverick (2023) is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange against the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean, citrusy and gourmand in character; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters suggest night outs and evenings; winter, fall and spring are chosen equally, with summer trailing behind. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine. The citrus opens fresh, then vanilla, tonka bean and plum pull the scent towards a sweet, fruity, creamy side. In the base, nutmeg, cedarwood, white musk and patchouli leave a spicy, woody, powdery trail. Maverick (2024) and Maverick (2021) have a close profile.

Dirty Slut

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Aaron Terence Hughes Dirty Slut is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of lemon, neroli and orange against a darker base of amber, patchouli, leather and soil; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Citrus and neroli give it a fresh, green start, and in the heart petitgrain and jasmine sambac add a soft floral touch. As it settles, amber and musk bring sweetness, while patchouli, leather, soil and ambergris add a woody, animal, leathery depth.

Luna (2023)

8.8

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2023

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Aaron Terence Hughes Luna (2023) is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that sets rose absolute against Thai oud and leather. Rose absolute leads, and in the heart frankincense and Tahitian vanilla sweeten and soften it. The base is dominated by Thai oud, ambergris, musk, patchouli and leather. The accords move between floral and oriental, with woody, earthy and animal tones alongside. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as balanced between the two. Memo Paris Indian Leather and Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus have a close profile.

Odyssey (2021)

7.5

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Odyssey is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters see it as masculine and modern. It opens with grapefruit and orange over a fresh, fruity accord. Ambroxan and ozone sit in the heart, with white musk, driftwood, patchouli and ambergris underneath, giving it a woody, synthetic edge. Ozone (2023) and Louis Vuitton L'Immensité have a close profile.

Whore (Blue)

8.6

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Whore (Blue) is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with spice, resin and a sweet vanilla base. It opens with bergamot, elemi resin and nutmeg, where the coolness quickly softens into a spicy warmth. Tobacco takes the middle. In the base, benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean deepen the sweetness, vetiver and patchouli keep it on an earthy footing, and white musk smooths everything out. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though all four seasons get close to an even share; leisure and nights out are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, and a modern character is often mentioned too. Bon Parfumeur 004 Gin Mandarine Musc and Annayake Tsukiyo for Him have a close profile.

Supersonic

8.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Supersonic is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent whose fruity sweetness is balanced by a woody base. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, grapefruit and orange give a bright citrus start. In the heart, pineapple, apple and marine notes push it in a fruity, cooling direction. The base rests on Haitian vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss, with ginger adding light spice and white musk and ambergris a soft finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions voted most. It reads more masculine and modern. Aaron Terence Hughes Supernova and Creed Aventus have a close profile.

Alpha Man

7.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Aaron Terence Hughes Alpha Man is a masculine fragrance that sets a fresh opening of neroli and bergamot over a sweet, woody base of tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and summer, with winter further behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Montagne Parfums Eden and Perroy IvorySky have a close profile. Neroli and bergamot open with a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, cedarwood and vetiver add a dry, woody tone. The base turns gourmand and creamy through tonka bean and the sensual skin accord, while patchouli and sandalwood bring a warm, woody-spicy depth.

Tabac Extreme

8.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Animalix (2020)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2020

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Aaron Terence Hughes Animalix is a sweet, animalic unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Amber and ambergris form a sweet, resinous frame, while deer musk, civet and castoreum add an animalic, leathery weight. Soil and woody notes give it a dry base underneath, and creamy, spicy undertones soften the edges. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It reads most often as masculine, followed by classic. Neil Morris Fragrances Summoning (Parfum) and House of Orpheus Thoth have a close profile.

Hard Candy (2022)

7.9

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Aaron Terence Hughes Hard Candy is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets citrus and lavender against strawberry, honey and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear. It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, orange and mint, a fresh citrus lift that lavender softens. In the heart, tonka bean, strawberry, vanilla and honey turn it creamy and sweet, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. The base of oud, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a woody, slightly powdery floor.

Santal Extreme (2019)

7.7

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Aaron Terence Hughes Santal Extreme is a sweet, woody unisex scent that sets Australian and Indian sandalwood against vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. The scent is a creamy, powdery woodiness. Both sandalwoods and cedarwood form the frame, while vanilla and tonka bean round it into something gourmand. Patchouli adds an earthy depth, and musk and rose absolute bring a smooth floral touch. It shares a close profile with NANA.M Rêve de Sensualité and The Merchant Of Venice Light Cotton.

ATH x FM - Smoulder

8.1

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Aaron Terence Hughes ATH x FM - Smoulder is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character; though discontinued, it suits warm autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out, with leisure wear also common. Though unisex, over half of voters read it as masculine, and most of the rest as classic. Lemon and neroli give a brief fresh start. Tobacco and frankincense then come forward, turning the scent resinous and smoky. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and the sensual skin accord settle it into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Meo Fusciuni L'Oblìo and The Dua Brand Tobac Aoud have a close profile.

Raw Cherry Extreme

8.4

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Aaron Terence Hughes Raw Cherry Extreme is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets black cherry and dark chocolate over vanilla and a woody base. It opens with bergamot and black cherry. The heart turns dense and creamy with plum, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean and dark chocolate. The base adds gaiac wood, sandalwood and patchouli for woody depth, with nutmeg giving a spicy edge. Fruity and oriental accords dominate. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it makes itself known from a distance. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, but its heavy sweetness suits both men and women. Aaron Terence Hughes Zeus / Daddy and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir Absolu have a close profile.

Riviera Maya

8.3

Aaron Terence Hughes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Aaron Terence Hughes Riviera Maya is a fresh, fruity and aquatic unisex scent built around mandarin orange, lime and pineapple. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, then in the evening, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine. It opens with a sharp citrus burst of mandarin orange, lime and Brazilian orange. In the heart, pineapple, banana, melon and coconut sweeten it into a creamy tropical fruitiness, while sea salt keeps an aquatic freshness running through. The base of sandalwood and amber adds a soft footing, and peppermint carries the coolness to the end.