Neroli Aaron Terence Hughes 2019

03/13/2021 - 04:07 AM

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Avantgarde

What Nuit de Bakélite is for tuberose, this perfume is for neroli. A green, potent, avant-garde masterpiece.

So fresh and juicy, full of bursting, overflowing energy. Like unripe blossoms on a branch, pulsating, waiting to finally burst open. A wonderfully extravagant, natural, green-creamy-waxy floral purity.

The opening reminds me of the Naomi Goodsir scent. This primal green, antiseptic, galbanum-like pleasure. Bitter and unwavering. Then the typically pure, sweet, subtly waxy and slightly honeyed floral note of neroli. Like on natural steroids. But never too floral. Never indolic. The green cloak ensures that strong streaks color it and together they create a beautifully gentle-spicy aroma. Incredibly well-groomed. Deep in the drydown with hinted orange nuances, which, however, do not take away from its uncompromising nature.

A scent that has been realized with a crystal-clear vision and wonderfully self-confident attitude. There are no frills here. No distractions. No prisoners. Pure, "raw" neroli. If you are a lover of this note: Go for it!
With heartfelt thanks to Medianus76 for the opportunity to get to know it.

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Pluto 5 years ago

I enjoyed reading that.

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MonsieurTest 5 years ago

Another fine comment from the natural steroid nook of the discerning sniffer and subtle writer :))

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FvSpee 5 years ago

As usual, a powerful comment on the perfume, where every sentence (like the bud) bursts with energy. And Nuit de Bakélite is of course a top reference!

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NikEy 5 years ago

That sounds fantastic... I'm just a bit worried about the longevity, whether it might become annoying at some point. Great to hear from you again!

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Tabla 5 years ago

Wonderful description that makes you eager to test it out.
I really like neroli when it's showcased well.

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Siebenkäs 5 years ago

So close to the scent yet wonderfully vivid, told in the unmistakable Parma tone - I read this review with great pleasure. Your enthusiasm (and the 9) immediately put it on my wishlist.

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Medianus76 5 years ago

On one hand, I'm really happy to have brought you so much joy with this sample. On the other hand, your description is truly dreamy and conveys your enthusiasm so strongly that I would want to test the scent immediately if I didn't already know it! Unfortunately, Neroli just isn't my thing...

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Toppine 5 years ago

Great comment, the description is extremely inviting, but the scent is gone again... I don't even know if I like neroli that much? I could have tested it here. Samples?? Thanks a lot for the comment. :-))

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Melisse2 5 years ago

I really like neroli as a fragrance note. I've tested two scents from Aaron Terence Hughes so far. I didn't like his sandalwood at all, but I really enjoyed the tabac. Who knows how the neroli would be?

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Cravache 5 years ago

That sounds really avant-garde good, especially the natural steroids :-)

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Cafenoir 5 years ago

That sounds lovely! I don't always like neroli, and since the scent seems to be discontinued, I probably won't add it to my list despite your tempting and vivid description ;)

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Pollita 5 years ago

I usually have a hard time with neroli, although I still don't quite understand the difference from orange blossom. I find that one enchanting, delicious, wonderful.

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Gold 5 years ago

Neroli in a way that might even convince me, someone who usually has issues with this note. Another precise, fine comment from you.

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SchatzSucher 5 years ago

And just like that, you've magically added this scent that perfectly matches my taste to my wishlist, elegant and spot on! :-)

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