Oud Collection

Zeus
Daddy
Aaron Terence Hughes 2020

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8.2 / 10 130 Ratings

A popular perfume by Aaron Terence Hughes for men, released in 2020. The scent is sweet-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
Pronunciation

Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Woody

Fruity

Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Apple

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Tonka bean

Nutmeg

Base Notes

Ambergris

Benzoin

Sandalwood

Sensual skin accord

Vanilla

Oud

Patchouli

Perfumer & Creative Guidance

Aaron Terence Hughes Brand owner, Perfume maker

Ratings

Scent

8.2130 Ratings

Longevity

9.0119 Ratings

Sillage

8.6119 Ratings

Bottle

7.7123 Ratings

Value for money

6.995 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 01/17/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "Oud Collection" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Carlisle

Layton

Phantom

Armani Code Absolu pour Homme

Patchouli TB

Date for Men

Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/05/2022

9
Pricing 6
Bottle 8
Sillage 9
Longevity 10
Scent

PianoTones
7 Reviews

PianoTones

Helpful Review 4

Masculine and beautiful

My absolute favorite fragrance. I love the soft apple in the opening. It lasts forever and smells incredible. I smell it on clothes until they’re washed. To me this is masculine and sexy. Be careful with the sprays though because you can possibly overpower a room with too many. I use about 5 and that seems great. I don’t like to wear this when the temperature is warm, definitely a cooler weather fragrance for me.

You could wear it dressed up or down. I love wearing it on fall and winter days with a hoodie because it’s so comforting.

Definitely have “Daddy issues” for this fragrance!!

05/03/2023

8
Pricing 6
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 8
Scent

HerakObama
4 Reviews

HerakObama

Helpful Review 2

Easy on the Trigger

Robust, masculine scent that gets cloyingly sweet/spicy and can totally overwhelm a room if you're not careful. This is one of those scents with an appeal rating that directly correlates to the amount you apply: it smells great in moderation but quickly takes an "appeal nosedive" if you overdo it.

I recommend this for use in chilly to cold weather and when attending an event at a moderately large indoor and/or outdoor venue. Don't be that guy who applies ten sprays and then walks into a close-quarters Manhattan wine bar that only seats a dozen people. Stick to 2-3 sprays tops - don't be a psycho like that Youtuber, CurlyFragrance, and apply 15-20 sprays. "Less is more" is the adage to live by with this fragrance.

12/02/2022

6
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 6
Scent

CaptainOdour
7 Reviews

CaptainOdour

2

Not my style

Personally, I think this one is dreadful. Too cloying, too synthetic, too sickeningly sweet. It comes across as an ambrox bomb. When I used to work as a fragrance salesman, I had to spend all of my day dealing with nuclear powered blue fragrances. Yes, I’m looking at you, Sauvage. This fragrance took me right back to those days. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m biased, I’ve never been a fan of ‘blue’ fragrances, and while this one may not officially meet that category, it certainly does to my nose. To put it bluntly, this is a fragrance I’d LOVE to smell on somebody else, but not one I’d want to wear all day. Wearing this for a few hours makes me want to go home and wash it off. Smells great on my clothes, though!

Personally, if you’re a younger man with a lot of confidence, this fragrance will work for you and set you apart. It has the same youthful energy that the likes of Sauvage do, but it’s so much more refined and unique, not to mention statement making.

01/17/2025

10
Pricing 9
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Neige
5 Reviews

Neige

1

Addictively Masculine

I was curious about Daddy from but the name kind of threw me off to be honest, and man it didn’t disappoint. it’s an absolute gem!

The scent gives off a vibe somewhat similar to Layton, but Daddy takes it in a different direction. It’s sweeter, denser, and feels richer overall, while still maintaining a bold, masculine character. What stands out to me is how bright and radiant it is. It projects this sweet thick masculine cloud which people love.

The performance is amazing, Both the longevity and sillage are stellar. You leave behind an addictive scent trail which won't go unnoticed. I’ve found it to be versatile, It has a brightness that works beautifully in warmer weather, but the density and sweetness also make it perfect for colder days.

If you’re into sweet yet sophisticated fragrances with a strong presence, Zeus/Daddy is absolutely worth a try!

Masculine, bold, and incredibly addictive.

12/25/2020

9.5
Scent

Manogi
83 Reviews

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Manogi

Very helpful Review 15

Animalixic apple

I had recently ordered "Animalix" by Aaron Terence Hughes. In addition, I got two samples of "Daddy" and "Homme". Both I found very interesting from the beginning. But, it's already been mentioned here, you have to be careful. His scents are extremely potent. Even the tiniest sample should be enough to wear two or three times.

The beginning of "Daddy" is very fruity and a bit creamy. I'm not too big of a fan of fruity scents. But the apple is very well done. At this point, "Daddy" can be described as gourmand.

As time goes on, though, things get wilder. The oud comes out quite well, I think, but is comparatively tame. The spiciness of the nutmeg is noticeable, but not overpowering.

But there's something else. Something I'm already familiar with. I mentioned "Animalix" above. This fragrance is not meant to be worn on its own, but to be layered with other perfumes. I'm very sure there's Animalix in here, because occasionally a strong waft of it comes to my nose. Maybe it's used to simulate the skin accord. Anyway, the mixture is special, but in my opinion very successful

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