Hard Candy Elixir by Aaron Terence Hughes
Men Women 2023
Description
Hard Candy Elixir by Aaron Terence Hughes is a fragrance from the olfactive family for men and women. Launched in 2023, this composition features mint, lavender, sweet orange, mandarin and lemon (sour lime) in the top notes; vanilla, strawberry, tonka bean, honey, amber and nutmeg in the heart; and white musk, musk, oud wood, patchouli, ambergris and sandalwood in the…
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Key notes
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Top
mint
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Heart
vanilla
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Base
white musk
Community
463 votes
- Positive 90%
- Negative 2.6%
- Neutral 7.1%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
3,264 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
463 votes
Season
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797 votes
Time of day
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367 votes
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About Hard Candy Elixir
Hard Candy Elixir by Aaron Terence Hughes is a fragrance from the olfactive family for men and women. Launched in 2023, this composition features mint, lavender, sweet orange, mandarin and lemon (sour lime) in the top notes; vanilla, strawberry, tonka bean, honey, amber and nutmeg in the heart; and white musk, musk, oud wood, patchouli, ambergris and sandalwood in the base.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Spices Sweet and gourmand Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
310 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
314 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
319 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
307 votes
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4 reviews
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What can one say about this perfumery gem? It smells divine, need say no more. It’s not a classic; it’s a symphony of modern aromas with absolute mastery. Speaking of ATH’s quality is obvious—it’s the best on the market, nothing to do with cheap niche. The composition is indescribable, what a beautiful perfume; it’s a strawberry-banilla bomb with tonka, mentholated and invigorated by lavender, with just a touch of honey and an otherworldly oud. For me, it’s one of the great jewels of modern perfumery; this house has many more, I haven’t tried anything that leaves anything to be desired; they are all marvels. For fastidious noses or not, I believe anyone will like it; it’s an elixir without the crude connotation brands use today to sell potency to killjoys… This is an elixir because it smells INCREIBLE. When I want to smell modern, it’s what I wear and I enjoy it too much. Nothing more to add, it’s all said, if you don’t try it, let it speak for itself.
What can one say about this gem? It smells divine, period. It’s not a classic; it’s a modern symphony played at full volume. ATH needs no warnings—its quality is pure niche, the best on the market. The composition is indescribable: a strawberry-banilla bomb with tonka, mentholated and invigorated by lavender, with honey and otherworldly oud. For me, it’s one of the great jewels of modern perfumery; this house never fails, everything is a marvel. Whether you’re fastidious or not, anyone will love it; it’s a real elixir, without the cheap gimmicks brands use today to sell potency. It smells incredible. When I want to smell modern, I wear it and I adore it. If you don’t try it, let the bottle speak for itself.
It smells similar to Le Male Elixir but without that stale popcorn note. It’s fresher, fruitier, and less dense. I find it very versatile; it’s my first fragrance from this modern British creator. A bit pricey, but worth it: it lasts a long time and has a casual elegance that invites flirting. The mint and citrus give a sparkling opening that turns sweet at the end with vanilla and tonka bean. One could say it smells like a frozen parfait dessert with a musky, playful finish. I recommend it for spring or autumn evenings or dates; the scent lingers for hours. It’s a fruity gourmand of the new school. If you’re looking for something different from the usual, here is quality you can buy blind. Quality: 10/10, Versatility: 8/10, Originality: 9/10, Longevity: 15/10 (well above average, especially on clothes). Price: 6/10 (leaning niche, nearly $130 for 50ml).
It smells very much like Le Male Elixir but without that stale popcorn note. It’s fresher and fruitier rather than dense. I feel it’s super versatile and it’s my first fragrance from this kind of modern British entrepreneur. A bit expensive in my opinion, but worth it; it has excellent longevity and denotes quality with a casual, understated elegance that invites flirting. The mint and citrus give a sparkling opening that becomes sweeter as it dries down, where the vanilla and tonka bean work magic. One could say it smells like a frozen parfait dessert with a musky, woody finish that turns dark and playful. I recommend it for spring or autumn evenings or night dates; the scent stays true for hours. It’s a fruity gourmand of the new school. If you’re looking for something distinct from the commercial norm, here is a quality option worth buying blind, which is what I did following recommendations and social media videos. Quality: 10/10. Versatility: 8/10. Originality: 9/10. Longevity: Well above average, especially on clothes 15/10. Price: 6/10. Price leaning niche, nearly $130 for 50ml.