5 Best Aaron Terence Hughes Perfumes For Her


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Aaron Terence Hughes is a British-born perfumer. He grew up in beautiful Cornwall and attributes his love of fragrance to growing up on a flower farm, playing outdoors, climbing trees and crushing flowers to detect their scent.

Although still relatively new to the fragrance world, Aaron has a massive YouTube following and, since 2019, has quickly grown an extensive collection, proving he certainly knows how to blend!

I’ve lined up five here that lean more towards being traditionally feminine. Plus, my upcoming Aaron Terence Hughes fragrances for men article will cover more masculine scents.

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Best Aaron Terence Hughes Perfumes

Aaron Terence Hughes Perfumes samples
Aaron Terence Hughes samples used for this article

With luxurious notes such as rose, vanilla and white musk, here are 5 of the best Aaron Terence Hughes perfumes for women.

1. Onyx Extract de Parfum

Onyx Extract de Parfum
Credit: Aaron Terence Hughes

Review

To begin, I’ll start with sultry Onyx—a fragrance that has truly stolen my heart. Its scent transforms when applied to the skin, compared to its initial impression in the bottle.

Onyx opens with a burst of rose absolute, drawing me in before I become captivated by the incredibly earthy presence of woody oud.

Among the powerful fragrances by ATH, Onyx strikes a perfect balance, not overpowering but always exuding opulence, luxury, and a hint of mystery.

Top Notes:

Rose Absolute

Mid Notes:

Vanilla Absolute, Plum, Chocolate

Base Notes:

Patchouli, Thai Oud, Ethical Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk

Seasons & Longevity

I consider it an ideal choice for evenings, thanks to its dark and woodsy character. I would personally prefer to wear it during the autumn or winter months, as it beautifully complements the season.

The projection and longevity of this fragrance are commendable—rest assured, you won’t go unnoticed when wearing it. Lasts 7+ hours.

Seasons: Autums, Winter
Longevity 7+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsStunning blend of rose and oud
ConsIncredibly strong at first but soon settles

2. Tabac Extract de Parfum

Tabac Extract de Parfum
Credit: Aaron Terence Hughes

Review

Despite its name suggesting a gentlemen’s club ambience with leather-bound books and a glass of whiskey, the initial impression reminded me of my Nan’s perfume from the 70s—powdery and musky.

However, my experience took a delightful turn when I stepped outside to walk my dog. The fragrance transformed into something much more appealing. It softened, revealing a sweeter side while retaining depth, thanks to the rich presence of Oud.

I found myself eagerly catching whiffs of it whenever possible—an intriguing and unexpected journey. I detected a subtle hint of sweet tobacco, but it wasn’t overpowering.

Top Notes:

Tobacco Leaf

Mid Notes:

Madagascan Vanilla Absolute, Tobacco, Turkish Rose

Base Notes:

Burmese Oud, Cedar Wood, Ethical Ambergris

Seasons & Longevity

Wear during autumn, winter and spring. If you happen to try this fragrance in-store and feel uncertain initially, give it 20 minutes to evolve before making up your mind. It certainly offers more than meets the nose.

Seasons: Autumn, Winter, Spring
Longevity 8+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsWonderfully powdery and musky woody/tobacco scent
ConsNot a full-on tobacco scent as the name implies

3. Daddy Extract de Parfum

Daddy Extract de Parfum
Credit: Aaron Terence Hughes

Review

I have no preconceived ideas of what this scent might resemble based on the name. I wonder what or who inspired this name?

This fragrance unfolds with a momentary burst of tangy, crisp fruit and a comforting embrace of tonka bean and sweet vanilla. It envelops the senses with a velvety, creamy texture, exuding a sweetness that is delicately balanced by the presence of Oud.

Smells beautiful in the bottle and equally on my skin. I asked my partner to wear it as well, and while it manifested slightly differently on him, both experiences proved pleasant. Interestingly, I find myself detecting more nuanced notes when I smell it on him.

Top Notes:

Apple, Bergamot

Mid Notes:

Tonka Bean, Nutmeg

Base Notes:

Smooth Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Benzoin, Ethical Ambergris, Clean Skin Accord

Seasons & Longevity

I consider this fragrance suitable for evening wear. It’s quite warming, so I might wear this in the cooler months. For me, 2 squirts are enough. I don’t like to feel overwhelmed by a fragrance unless someone else is wearing it.

Seasons: Autumn, Winter, Spring
Longevity 7+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsAn incredibly refined blend of crisp fruits, patchouli and wood
ConsFloral lovers should look elsewhere

4. Ozone Extract de Parfum

Ozone Extract de Parfum
Credit: Aaron Terence Hughes

Review

As soon as the name ‘Ozone’ caught my eye, my imagination whisked me away to a beachy paradise, and this fragrance did not disappoint. From the very first sniff, I was greeted by an invigorating burst of citrus notes, accompanied by that distinctive Ozonic sea salt scent that instantly transports me to the ocean’s edge.

The presence of coconut swiftly follows, evoking vivid memories of past holidays—a vivid reminder of carefree days spent under the sun. It’s a refreshing and clean aroma that engulfs the senses.

There’s a delicate touch of sweetness in the background, expertly balanced and far from overpowering. It adds just the right amount of allure to the composition. What’s more, there’s a cooling element that adds an extra dimension to the fragrance.

Top Notes:

Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Spearmint

Mid Notes:

Ozone, Coconut, Mocha Accord, Ambroxan

Base Notes:

Ethical Ambergris, White Musk, Driftwood, Patchouli

Seasons & Longevity

The seamless fusion of all these elements is truly remarkable.
I think I’m going to call this a summer fragrance for obvious reasons. Totally unisex in nature with great projection and longevity. I’d wear it any time of the day.

Seasons: Spring,Summer
Longevity 6+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsA cheerful and uplifting summer scent
ConsMaybe too much coconut for some noses

5. Forbidden Extract de Parfum

Forbidden Extract de Parfum
Credit: Aaron Terence Hughes

Review

Even though the name “Forbidden” might imply secrecy or hidden elements, this fragrance is anything but subdued. It exudes a vibrant and commanding presence, instantly capturing attention.

The initial impression is a delicious burst of fruitiness intertwined with a hint of chocolatey goodness. My nose remains here with the chocolate notes; who doesn’t love chocolate and senses perhaps a hint of Tonka bean in the background?

Without a doubt, it falls into the gourmand category. Picture indulging in a sumptuous dessert amidst a nocturnal woodland setting. As the fragrance evolves, the Oud emerges, adding an alluring evening charm.

Top Notes:

Bergamot, Chocolate Orange

Mid Notes:

Vanilla, Tonka, Cherry Bakewell

Base Notes:

Turkish Delight (Rose), Oud, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Rum, White Musk, Ambergris

Seasons & Longevity

In my opinion, it effortlessly encompasses the realm of unisex fragrances. I’d keep this dark and sultry perfume for Autumn/ Winter evenings. Projection and silage are both as large as life.

Seasons: Autums, Winter
Longevity 8+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsA delicious blend of chocolate orange paired with cherry and rose
ConsBe warned, this is a strong fragrance!
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Ellisa’s Top Pick

Our pick is Onyx Extract de Parfum

Onyx Extract de Parfum

My top pick feminine-leaning ATH fragrance is Onyx Extract de Parfum due to its beautiful blend of rose and oud that simply projects timeless elegance. Wow!

Conclusion

The Aaron Terence Hughes perfume collection possesses an undeniable unisex quality, though the ones I have selected for this article are more feminine (to my nose).

Another thing I wanted to add is performance; these intoxicating fragrances last incredibly well, most of them 6-8 hours and beyond, because all ATH fragrances are currently 25% concentration.

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