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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.
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.
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Yeah i watched him talking about these designer type releases. He said he wanted to prove to people he could do more than just the niche kind of fragrances he normally does to expand his port folio so that if companies look to hire him to create some stuff for them in the future he can prove that he can do all levels of perfumery. I got Legend 2023 as a sample and it was like he combined Bleu De Chanel, Sauvage & Luna Rosa Carbon and added his own twist to it. I must say it is very nicely done.

I love the term "Alpha Kevin." Thanks for that!
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With a bit less Ambroxan, Neon would be much nicer. What a pity.
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Again very informative. I didn't know the brand either.
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Read with pleasure. Clear statement. So, moving on without neon.
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