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Neon Aaron Terence Hughes 2020

Version from 2020

7.6 / 10 75 Ratings

A popular perfume by Aaron Terence Hughes for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is woody-fresh. The longevity is above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody

Fresh

Citrus

Synthetic

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Grapefruit

Pineapple

Mandarin orange Lemon

Lemon

Heart Notes

Ambroxan

Dry woods

Amber

Base Notes

Sandalwood

White musk

Perfumer & Creative Guidance

Aaron Terence Hughes Brand owner, Perfume maker

Ratings

Scent

7.675 Ratings

Longevity

8.268 Ratings

Sillage

7.868 Ratings

Bottle

7.378 Ratings

Value for money

6.737 Ratings

Submitted by ExUser · last update on 07/01/2025.

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Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/02/2025

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

FoxHound215
43 Reviews

FoxHound215

1

Top 3 Aaron Terence Hughes! Summery citrusy powdery scent.

It is my duty to post ATH reviews at this point. I have always come to Parfumo to look up the notes and reviews to ATH bottles before I had any. Now my collection of his bottles has reached 20 and counting. It's time I impart some knowledge.

Neon has got to be in my top 3 ATH fragrances, hands down. Upon spraying, you are hit with a citrusy powdery scent that is strong and great for summer days. If you know Legend, it's close to it, but better. Legend is way too powdery. Take Legend, tone down the powder, add some citrus, and you get Neon. It is a scent that is worthy of compliments. This is what I want to smell like when a member of the opposite sex walks past me and catches my scent trail. This is fresh and clean. This is a powerhouse. And you'll be noticed like a neon sign which is where I'd assume the name comes from. It's bright. It's colorful. And it's a sign welcoming anyone near to come close. I love this one and I came here specifically to review this one first.

06/05/2020

7.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Jazzbob
128 Reviews

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Jazzbob

Very helpful Review 12

Aaron Terence Hughes goes commercial

Aaron Terence Hughes openly refers to his Adonis Collection as commercial. While he usually creates more niche fragrances, he has crafted some men's perfumes that are meant to be easy to wear and contain fewer natural ingredients. Alpha Man is a total flop for me and more of an Alpha Kevin, but I would at least rate Neon as solid.

When it comes to the fragrance notes, most people probably think of Aventus and Sauvage first, but I see another scent as significantly more similar, and that is Tygar from Bvlgari's Le Gemme line. Only three notes are listed for this one: grapefruit, ambrox, and woods - and I perceive these same three as the essential elements that define Neon. I cannot filter out pineapple at all, and the zesty, sour grapefruit seems to be the most dominant of the citrus notes. However, Neon does not have a particularly refreshing effect - not even in the top note. The reason for this is the extremely dry, woody orientation that is evident from the very beginning. Ambroxan is often associated with typical shower gel scents, but in its pure form, it has those dry-woody and slightly amber-warm qualities, which are well presented here and further enhanced. I also think I can perceive a fragrance component that often contributes to that pencil note, but here it only subtly resonates and reminds me of cedar. I definitely would not have guessed sandalwood in a blind test.

Neon does not deserve a better rating because it is overall too one-dimensional for me. I have nothing against linear fragrances if they are well made, but this one lacks something in contrast to the woodiness. The projection should not be underestimated. Even after several hours, I can still perceive Neon well around me, which must be a nightmare for any Ambroxan opponent. However, those who enjoy this genre and especially those looking for a cheaper alternative to Tygar might find happiness with this one.