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  • Perfumer Aaron Terence Hughes smells my strongest performing mens and unisex fragrances and lets me know what he thinks!
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    Fragrances mentioned are Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Extreme, Amouage Interlude 53 and Royal Tobacco, Roja Parfums Diaghilev, Byron Perfumes The Chronic and Parfums de Marly Carlisle.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 205

  • @cuhzlightyear8151
    @cuhzlightyear8151 Рік тому +159

    Aaron's wholesome blind reaction to his own fragrance was such a profound moment, really highlights how much he enjoys and takes pride in what he does.

    • @mattl7424
      @mattl7424 Рік тому +1

      Also can’t handle healthy criticism

    • @RichardOliver
      @RichardOliver Рік тому +10

      ​@@mattl7424 Why do you say that, out of interest?

    • @mattl7424
      @mattl7424 Рік тому +7

      @@RichardOliver why? Because I asked him a simple question and he made a smart snarky remark then blocked me. I told him I had a few of his fragrances and loved boss Bastard. Wasn’t initially into it and took time to get to like it. Another seemed too sweet and not as rounded . He took offense to me saying it wasn’t as rounded I suppose.

    • @stefankkbarnes
      @stefankkbarnes Рік тому +6

      Yeah he’s very fragile. He blocked me because I said onyx smells like a better version of noir de noir

    • @mattl7424
      @mattl7424 Рік тому +1

      @@stefankkbarnes interesting . If anything it should be a compliment . But there’s reasons why he won’t review FRAGRANCE DU BOIS. Oud or AOUD, can smell like anything , doesn’t always have to be pissy. Same with PDM & INITIO .

  • @mso
    @mso Рік тому +308

    This is not just a parfumer…this is Aaron Terence Hughes 🤩

  • @kingkrubb8880
    @kingkrubb8880 Рік тому +57

    He seems so shy compared to when he is by himself in front of the camera.
    Awesome character.

    • @FRAGMENTAL
      @FRAGMENTAL  Рік тому +20

      When it’s my channel Aaron just leaves the presenting to me.

    • @CraigLively
      @CraigLively Рік тому +7

      I find it to be somewhat endearing. He's come a long way in his art and business. Many people in his position wouldn't be so humble.

    • @IIIllIllIII
      @IIIllIllIII Рік тому +3

      If I'm not mistaken I think he mentioned before about having Aspergers Syndrome.
      I have it too so that stood out to me.

    • @kingkrubb8880
      @kingkrubb8880 Рік тому +4

      @@IIIllIllIII Makes sense. Lovely guy anyways

  • @ericgeneric135
    @ericgeneric135 Рік тому +75

    I love whenever Aaron makes an appearance!

  • @290revolver290
    @290revolver290 Рік тому +37

    3:49 The smile is everything ✨. Chris, please let him know we love him coming on the show.

  • @AKmaniac93
    @AKmaniac93 Рік тому +45

    I love those ATH collaborations 👍 it's always a pleasure to watch you two together 😁

  • @Godspeedjosh
    @Godspeedjosh Рік тому +16

    I would love to see a series with Aaron where he dissects some master perfumers best works. Like 5-10 Alberto Morillas works etc.

  • @NickN56
    @NickN56 Рік тому +13

    More videos with Aaron. His descriptions are unmatched and his fragrances are beyond words

  • @FromAbiWithLove
    @FromAbiWithLove Рік тому +14

    Performance is so important to me in a fragrance, excited for this 😍

  • @ncpmadhead
    @ncpmadhead Рік тому +11

    Nothing makes me more happy to see a video of my favorite perfumer with you Chris. Big ATH fan 🦄

  • @gnomesarerealgnometruther6688
    @gnomesarerealgnometruther6688 Рік тому +16

    I've recently gotten a bottle of Onyx Extreme, the longevity is incredible. It blows all other rose oud fragrances out of the water. I have worked 24 hour shifts and get home and take my clothes off and still get strong smells of Onyx dry down. I can not say enough good things about this brand, especially in terms of price with regard to the quality of materials used.

  • @loftus5073
    @loftus5073 Рік тому +6

    I hope you are fantastic and doing really well Mr Hughes

  • @jamiesmith3600
    @jamiesmith3600 28 днів тому +1

    Interlude 53 is so good! I want 50 bottles of it. Not sure why it's not sold out, greatest fragrance ever made in my opinion. I have been collecting for over 20 years. Only thing could argue that is better is Plum Japonais from Tom Ford.

    • @quotesofaeon9408
      @quotesofaeon9408 2 дні тому

      Brother/Sir,
      I am not very much into niche fragrances, besides Mancera.
      I want my next buy as high end niche fragrance.
      Here are some of my choices, please suggest me which should I go for ?
      I'm 29 years old, work as a cop, 50% office environment, 50% outer environment, winter temp. 7-20 degree Celsius, summer temp. 30-46 degree Celsius.....
      .
      Please guide me for my further purchase....
      .
      1. Amouage Interlude Man / Man 53 / Man Black Irish.
      2. Amouage Royal Tobacco
      3. Amouage Journey Man
      4. Amouage Reflection 45
      5. PDM Layton
      6. PDM Carlisle
      7. Orto Parisi Megamare
      8. Xerjoff Naxos
      .
      I'm gonna have any 2 of these, your guidance would be much appreciated brother.....

    • @jamiesmith3600
      @jamiesmith3600 2 дні тому +1

      Try overture or Carlisle

    • @quotesofaeon9408
      @quotesofaeon9408 2 дні тому

      ​@@jamiesmith3600
      .
      Thank you very much brother....

  • @Jiggy609
    @Jiggy609 Рік тому +7

    He was revolted by Carlisle in the video a few years and now he liked it!!

    • @amuginho7535
      @amuginho7535 9 місяців тому

      Exactly! He hated the top note 😅😅

  • @dahnyul
    @dahnyul Рік тому +4

    These are epic, you two are foundational in our community. Thank you for sticking by and bringing forward so many voices of the frag comm, as well as injecting so much humor/joy in your work. Inspiring. Love your work Chris, and I love the sneaky, cheeky fun you have with him. You can tell how eager he is to start smelling at the beginning. He's like, "no intro, smell now!" 🤣😂 . bravo blokes :)

    • @FRAGMENTAL
      @FRAGMENTAL  Рік тому +1

      Glad you’re enjoying the vids Daniel 👍🏻

  • @leeroybrown552
    @leeroybrown552 Рік тому +3

    Always good to see ATH on the channel, love his unique style and value his opinion.

  • @Mi3940
    @Mi3940 Рік тому +35

    I ain't buying if Ethel Maltol not whipping from the BACE 😂

  • @cheekster777
    @cheekster777 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Chris and Aaron. 🙏🏻

  • @misstryst
    @misstryst Рік тому +2

    I'm a new fan, love the dynamic between these two and in love with ATH's sweet, gentle, humble, sensitive nature - you are both wonderful!

  • @ta9891
    @ta9891 Рік тому +3

    Always nice to have Aaron on the channel,
    Would love too see him review some more mainstream/designer fragrances 😄

  • @slayuh
    @slayuh Рік тому +3

    Aaron is such a genuine soul hope life carries him far

  • @tommyteepee
    @tommyteepee Рік тому +7

    Hey Chris! Absolutely love the video, always a pleasure to ATH (recently purchased Onyx and love it).
    A possible idea for a future video - not sure you've ever been into the shop 'Bodycare'but they sell the most hilarious bootleg copies of frags "Adventus" and "Le Man" were highlights. Would be amazing to see your and ATHs reactions to them!

  • @MrDusteybowls
    @MrDusteybowls Рік тому +8

    You’re doing a awesome job with these videos!!!

  • @Generalpickaname
    @Generalpickaname Рік тому +9

    I feel like Aaron is going to be remembered long after he has passed. Not to be morbid. But he’s going places. Technically knowledgeable, modern, and an artist through and through. Love listening to him analyse fragrances.

    • @domrice8628
      @domrice8628 Рік тому

      It a shame his fragrances are shite

  • @brian4407
    @brian4407 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for including Royal Tobacco! Excellent choice

  • @ElijsDima
    @ElijsDima Рік тому +6

    Love this series.

  • @clandestinecoherence
    @clandestinecoherence Рік тому +4

    ethyl maltol whipping through the base t shirt!

  • @Aoelx
    @Aoelx Рік тому +4

    I picked up Gentle Fluidity Silver this week. Everyone is saying it’s beast mode but I find really soft 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.

  • @themusicdr
    @themusicdr Рік тому +1

    this man (ATH) is a frikkin genius
    was wearing celestia the other day (this was a special gift from aaron to loyal customers when he was starting out - never sold!) and i was loving it
    i request he brings back some of his older frags

  • @goldzahnjackson8729
    @goldzahnjackson8729 Рік тому +3

    Onyx Extreme was my last purchase. I enjoy it very much, aaron is a great perfumer!

  • @ASGHARKHAN-bq1ti
    @ASGHARKHAN-bq1ti Рік тому +3

    Two of my favorites frag head in one video!! 👍👍👍

  • @0040636bf109e
    @0040636bf109e Рік тому +3

    You can see Aaron truly loves his work, and is an artist at it. One day he will produce his masterpiece.

  • @joesmellsgood
    @joesmellsgood Рік тому +2

    I look forward to these videos like a great dessert

  • @bobsacamano4648
    @bobsacamano4648 Рік тому +2

    Hey Chris, will you be reviewing Frederic Malle any time? Great video !

  • @deborahthorne4085
    @deborahthorne4085 Рік тому +1

    Daniel Craig meets Aaron ! Love this video , thanks for posting x

  • @CurtisCameron
    @CurtisCameron Рік тому +8

    I love Aaron’s Grimy dirty smelling fragrances, there’s something quite addictive about them

  • @brocko9386
    @brocko9386 11 місяців тому

    the way Aaron breaks down and describes fragrances is perfection ... his words are honest.

  • @conceitedminaj
    @conceitedminaj Рік тому +1

    I like this guy and his hand movements lol this is what intrigued me to watch his channel.... Loved this video

  • @snowf6307
    @snowf6307 Рік тому +2

    We love Aaron around here :' )

  • @NiKoJlaY
    @NiKoJlaY Рік тому +5

    Nothing in that list from house of Orto Parisi and Nassomato? :( I think Alessandro Gaultieri is doing one of the strongest fragrances in the business as well.

  • @andreicutar9959
    @andreicutar9959 Рік тому +3

    I love this, both of you are amazing and this kind of videos put a smile on my face! Also, i was curious on Aaron's opinion on Diaghilev!

  • @nasdoc1
    @nasdoc1 Місяць тому

    7:35 Oh! Prada L'homme smells so good. So does Bleu de Chanel. I don't understand why people buy such expensive fragrances when there are such beautiful, mind relaxing, happy fragrances for way less.

  • @OwenLavers-rr4sg
    @OwenLavers-rr4sg Рік тому +1

    Your videos are always great Chris and big fan of your channel! ATH is brilliant and love his perspective

  • @ruddle1168
    @ruddle1168 Рік тому +1

    Great review , interesting to see two amouage fragrances in there which is my overall favourite house .

  • @icebarice
    @icebarice Рік тому +5

    Great content. I vote for Nuit de Bakélite by Naomi Goodsir. Nuclear. I've set off several fire alarms wearing it.

    • @andypayne2743
      @andypayne2743 Рік тому

      Love this house. Bois d’Ascese is my favourite.

  • @Prins.F
    @Prins.F Рік тому +4

    I would love to hear you both talk about Boss Bitch from ATH…

    • @dahnyul
      @dahnyul Рік тому +1

      That would be awesome! I want to hear it dissected as well! Would love to hear some in-depth thoughts on it. It took me a few times before I understood what I was even smelling. So enchanting and natural- I was lost for a while, still kind of am, but seeing things more clearly as time goes on.

  • @cykablyat1881
    @cykablyat1881 8 місяців тому

    6:51 all that vital description sold me in thinking he was interested.
    "Ahhh do you like it?" "No."
    Is hilarious

  • @Sele81
    @Sele81 Рік тому +7

    Aaron has to reveal his skin routine. Incredible.

  • @davebee70
    @davebee70 Рік тому

    Cool video, always enjoy the team up of yous two 😊❤

  • @TheFragranceDecantBoutique
    @TheFragranceDecantBoutique Рік тому +1

    We love your channel great review! 🙌

  • @tommyf6576
    @tommyf6576 Рік тому +6

    TBH the vintage formula of Dior Homme Parfum is probably my strongest powerful fragrance and I have Amouage Interlude too… One spray and that is enough for 24 hours +

    • @jB..33b854
      @jB..33b854 Рік тому +1

      Pardon by Nasamatto has that lasting power also. Seems to grow with time.

    • @bien9582
      @bien9582 Рік тому

      There is no vintage formula of DHP. The formula for 2014 and 2020 are still the same only batch changes.

    • @tommyf6576
      @tommyf6576 Рік тому

      @@bien9582 good info. I was unaware there was no reformulation between the two. Still is a monster and extremely potent juice!

  • @michaelbullock8011
    @michaelbullock8011 Рік тому +1

    Great video and I enjoyed it and I like PDM CARLISLE and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day

  • @AaronTerenceHughes
    @AaronTerenceHughes Рік тому +14

    🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • @ncpmadhead
      @ncpmadhead Рік тому +1

      Best perfumer for me. Love love love these videos 🦄

    • @domrice8628
      @domrice8628 Рік тому

      @@ncpmadhead why what scents has he created that you think makes him the best ?Not one of his creations would get into the top 1000 scents of all time

  • @justaddlight
    @justaddlight Рік тому +2

    Might actually be a plus if a perfumer isn't really familiar with the top of the pops. Like Aaron mentioned, it's less noise. But I would imagine that it does increase the probability that one of their creations might be similar to others out there. Otherwise, it's best to stay in the zone. 💪

  • @komposer514
    @komposer514 Рік тому +7

    Great video! But I'm curious if anyone else caught this: Aaron said there was one in the line of PDM that he did not enjoy. There's a video that Chris shot with Aaron in the past, and Aaron was repulsed at the smell of Carlisle 😮
    It is amazing how on any given day we can smell things differently...though I do think Aaron is softening up with his candid evaluations 😊

    • @domrice8628
      @domrice8628 Рік тому

      All the Pdm are vastly overpriced rubbish

    • @freekderks1983
      @freekderks1983 Рік тому

      noticed exactly the same. As you said on any given day things can smell differently and on top of that people evolve as well. Aaron is getting alot better in conversing what he is smelling too :)

  • @tshw1973
    @tshw1973 Рік тому +1

    Love you two together. Keep it up 👍

  • @cristianconstantin46
    @cristianconstantin46 Рік тому +3

    The videos with Aaron are Goat 🐐🔥💯🙏❤

  • @zachallen791
    @zachallen791 Рік тому

    I need that shirt that ATH is wearing! So dope.

  • @mikekisonu6825
    @mikekisonu6825 Рік тому

    Dude, lovin' the whole professional perfumer angle.
    Unique, and USEFUL. 👍
    (BTW, love the channel title, but I'm thinking "mental" is not as colloquial here as in the the U.K.)

  • @scarjo39
    @scarjo39 Рік тому +1

    This is simply ART!

  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 Рік тому +3

    Protect Aaron at all costs

    • @tdgshadow90
      @tdgshadow90 Рік тому

      Protect him from what? is he under fire for something?

  • @moonchildfragrances7751
    @moonchildfragrances7751 Рік тому

    Aarons nose is something else. Spot on.. love watching this

  • @irevisibel9237
    @irevisibel9237 Рік тому

    Great and fun video, thanks guys!

  • @MyKey_irl
    @MyKey_irl Рік тому

    Unfortunately, Aaron's creations are not yet officially for sale in the Netherlands. i hope in the future❤ or I need to visit England soon 😊

  • @Ronni88
    @Ronni88 Рік тому

    Aaron didn't like Carlisle when he first smelled it in your channel, but now it was the best one for him . That's a great change

  • @redsalmon951
    @redsalmon951 Рік тому +1

    24 gold and Bond no 9 I love New York for All are my strongest scents in my collection. Two sprays max

  • @Bucelcpsdr
    @Bucelcpsdr Рік тому +1

    Awesome vid but please do more then 6 fragrances next time 😁

  • @jonesr1404
    @jonesr1404 Рік тому

    Always a good time with ATH! What molecule is depicted on his shirt?

  • @MuddyGreenMonster
    @MuddyGreenMonster Рік тому

    I swear, I had that exact same shirt in 1989. I loved it, a lot of happy memories. I'm not so happy that I'm so old that fashion is repeating itself, though!

  • @Mr.D.Michael
    @Mr.D.Michael Місяць тому +1

    Need a Farenheit review

  • @aybeeaa8662
    @aybeeaa8662 Рік тому +1

    Ehtyl motol whipping through the base 🤌

  • @onlyu2high
    @onlyu2high Рік тому

    Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco is so good though, its my favourite scent ever since i bought it 4 months ago.
    Cecilie Zarokain is so good at making perfumes.

  • @rainingsmoke2720
    @rainingsmoke2720 Рік тому +11

    Let him rate axe without him knowing

  • @tonynelson7
    @tonynelson7 Рік тому

    I can’t wait to try interlude 53 just bought black iris and I like just projecting is not great to me ?

  • @dannymartinez3600
    @dannymartinez3600 Рік тому

    But where’d you get that shirt for? Hopefully it’s not a UK only thing. What brand is that? Very sharp!

  • @DrRDW
    @DrRDW Рік тому +1

    Another one that can certainly make the list is Red Tobacco by Mancera. 🔥

  • @LoneStarVol
    @LoneStarVol Рік тому +1

    Surprised we didn’t see Zaharoff Leather Tabac on this list.

  • @djjdnewyork1
    @djjdnewyork1 Рік тому

    Great video. Liked ATH's pick-up of his own scent. Got to check his stuff out...though it DO be pricey... :-)

  • @conceitedminaj
    @conceitedminaj Рік тому +2

    Please bring aaron back and rate women fragrances..

  • @matefurlan86
    @matefurlan86 Рік тому

    Aaron is a f maestro, i really enjoy his reviews :)

  • @bryondelk9856
    @bryondelk9856 Рік тому +1

    Hi Chris! Do you have a recommendation for something I can use to add a little animalic edge to whatever perfume I'm wearing to increase the performance? Aaron used to have one called Animalix but unfortunately it's discontinued now :( thanks for your great work!

    • @FRAGMENTAL
      @FRAGMENTAL  Рік тому +2

      Oud oil!

    • @bryondelk9856
      @bryondelk9856 Рік тому

      @@FRAGMENTAL Great stuff, thanks so much! Love the content!

  • @sunnyc.7720
    @sunnyc.7720 Рік тому

    I’d really like to know which you would take the onyx or the onyx extreme?

  • @MrBayeasy
    @MrBayeasy Рік тому +1

    I don't really get the confused as to why he doesn't know what other houses fragrances smell like. If he went around smelling other fragrances all the time there would undoubtedly be some influence, even if it's unintentional. He is trying to come up with things on his own, that way he's got the best chance of making them smell unique as he's taking the raw elements and putting them together until HE thinks they are perfect. Just like what he said at the end of the video, he's passionate about what he does and wants to make what he enjoys. Naturally I'm sure he's hoping that other people are going to enjoy it too, but I guess it's a risk anyone takes by trying to come up with an original fragrance.

  • @biliharp9839
    @biliharp9839 Рік тому +1

    Hi. Let him try Prada L`Homme edt . Aaron did not try this fragrance yet.

    • @dahnyul
      @dahnyul Рік тому +1

      yes!!! love that idea :)

  • @Bond-wn9su
    @Bond-wn9su Рік тому

    @FRAGMENTAL what would you recommend for a 41 yr old male, for an “all rounder” day/night/all year parfum or extrait parfum to last 8-12 hr plus and smell it on clothes days later? It can be niche or designer… I don’t like too dark towards Arabic or the either other way towards Creed Adventus. Is there a tom Ford Oud wood meets YSL Tux, just pure powerful?

  • @BillyTimes-dw7vs
    @BillyTimes-dw7vs Місяць тому

    Aaron is a genuis awesome 👌 video.

  • @GeorgeDancy-w6k
    @GeorgeDancy-w6k Рік тому +1

    Hold on.. didn’t he say he absolutely couldn’t stand PDM Carlisle in another video??

    • @rhysn8863
      @rhysn8863 Рік тому

      Yea he was disgusted 😂

  • @bobbylynch7978
    @bobbylynch7978 Рік тому

    What watch have u got on Chris?

  • @chillvibes1699
    @chillvibes1699 Рік тому

    Aaron has amazing sense of smell.

  • @austindmilligan
    @austindmilligan 3 місяці тому +1

    Bro literally hated Carlisle in one video but loves it in this one …

  • @stealthiness_
    @stealthiness_ Рік тому +1

    best duo

  • @leo8780
    @leo8780 Рік тому +1

    In an older video Aaron hates Carlisle but in this one he likes it.

  • @Dragos545
    @Dragos545 Рік тому

    It'd be interesting to understand why Aaron hated Carlisle the first time he reviewed it on your channel but now seems to enjoy it quiet a lot.

  • @hojubaby
    @hojubaby Рік тому

    You guys should try megamare from orto parisi

  • @Mucgamon191
    @Mucgamon191 Рік тому

    Hey is your bottle of Carlisle the new batch 81% alcohol or the old 77%?

  • @tangowilliams1244
    @tangowilliams1244 Рік тому

    I bought carlisle at Xmas time, brand new from Flannels. I don’t get beast mode, I don’t get longevity, I haven’t had one single comment about it. Have they re-formulated?!?

    • @fallendbb
      @fallendbb Рік тому

      Yes I believe they did a while back

  • @basilfabian05
    @basilfabian05 Рік тому

    designer strongest next please 😊

  • @samaat66
    @samaat66 Рік тому

    He did speak to the difference in the perfumers for the two amouage...

  • @patriklundsholm514
    @patriklundsholm514 Рік тому

    Roja aka old classic French parfum in a fancy bottle at 200% price point

  • @OlfactiveOverdose
    @OlfactiveOverdose Рік тому

    Stronger with you amber is so damn strong its sticking in the room for 24 hrs after spraying