Aaron Terence Hughes 2023 Extrait

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Neon

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Aaron Terence Hughes Neon is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023. Neon opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Lime, settles into a heart of Ambroxan, Galbanum, and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Clean Musk. Aaron Terence Hughes's Neon carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Neon is a proper citrus bomb with beast-mode performance, offering a modern, fruity-woody take on familiar blue fragrance DNA. It's divisive; some love its vigour and quality, others find it too much, too linear, or too reminiscent of other popular scents.
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  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Neon 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

With its nuclear performance and assertive sillage, Neon is best suited for casual daywear and energetic activities, easily cutting through any environment. Its boldness might be a bit much for a formal setting or a quiet office, though a light hand could make it work. Reviews suggest it's a great 'gym bag' fragrance.

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
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Exploding off the skin with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and lime, Neon immediately grabs attention. A hint of pink pepper adds a lively kick before a juicy pineapple note emerges, backed by a strong, clean ambroxan. As it settles, a robust base of earthy vetiver, warm sandalwood, and clean musk anchors the energetic opening, providing impressive depth and longevity.

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