Aaron Terence Hughes Extrait

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Carbon

by Aaron Terence Hughes

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Aaron Terence Hughes Carbon is an Extrait de Parfum, created by Aaron Terence Hughes. Carbon opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of White Flowers, Woody Notes, Amber, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Skin Musk, and Ambergris. Aaron Terence Hughes's Carbon carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Carbon is a clean, versatile scent that sparks debate: some find it an innocuous, airy 'skin but better' musk, while others struggle to smell it at all. It's designed for layering, but many love its subtle charm solo.
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  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Carbon Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, inoffensive profile make it ideal for the office and casual wear. While some find it sexy enough for dates, its subtlety might be lost in more formal or sporty settings where stronger projection is often preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a light, bright bergamot, Carbon quickly evolves into a soft, ethereal blend. White flowers and ylang-ylang provide a delicate floral heart, while amber and vanilla lend a subtle sweetness. The base is dominated by an overdose of clean musks and ambergris, settling into a radiant, almost powdery 'your skin but better' aroma with a hint of heliotrope's almondy facet.

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