I just purchased this scent this week and I love it. Reminds me of a mixture between milliesime imperial, green irish tweed and bleu chanel. Performance is solid on my skin and last all day.
@@bennetthollister58 Mine is royal oud, it's unbeatable and out of the 40 or so fragrances I own + many others I have smelled, the magic of this just can't be beat to me. Also it is quite strong for a creed fragrance too.
@@pillzbeatz1037 That's what makes it so fucking good. It just pops out so much, nothing else smells quite like it and nothing else makes me feel the same way as that fragrance does.
As I have come to expect, a great breakdown between the chemical composition of a frag and the realistic and human description of how it is received by our senses. I enjoy your reviews whether I 'like' a frag or prefer something different. Thanks!
I have ozone on in this lovely warm weather and loving it. Also tried goldfield and banks bohemian lime as a test on my arm today and nice but doesn’t last very long at all! Ozone still powering all day👍 Blue fever yesterday. SPN tomorrow 😂
@@HeavenRoadV I got a bottle 2 months ago. It's definitely not discontinued. However, it's extremely hard to find it since Dior doesn't distribute it to US and Canada, so your only bet is to find an individual seller or straight up going to France and buying, which we did.
It is a pleasure listening to your description, knowledge, and personal experience with these fragrances, Aaron. I've been broadening my appreciation for scent profiles, coming from a ten year YSL L'homme default to now leaning more niche, and I discovered a fragrance by Anka Kus Parfum - A Moment in Manhattan. I've had a few different bottles to feel out on my skin and massage the intellect, and I think I have a handle on it, but I'd love to hear your take. All the best, man. Thanks for your work!
No way! I just bought this from Harrods & it arrived earlier today. It really is beautiful & your right, it is so light & airy & creates a very elegant aura around you. It's so.airy that it feels like you're just breathing in oxygen. You could spray tons of it on & it would be impossible to choke you or any one else out. I also agree that it is very reminiscent of Francis Kurkdjian's work.
Hello! Will be nice and useful to have a video where you explain how take care of fragrances and how to proper store. Also discussion about expiration of fragrances, myths and stuff. Thank you!
wow! Small world, been considering this in the last few days as I'm really trying to find a nice citrusy summer fragrance.. Having the same issue tho with the siage and projection being not great, as well as something "lacking" on my skin..
SO far all my creeds are doing about 5-6 hours. All new batches. Royal Oud, Original Vetiver, Original Santal, Aventus, Green Irish Tweed, Viking, Silver Mountian Water. Im happy with the performance. Maybe its my skin.
@@adenwellsmith6908 Virgin Island Water, Royal Water, Light Blue Intense, Dior Homme Cologne etc.. Basically very airy fragrances since the humidity already makes everything stick, so a super strong cologne may not always complement you well with that stickyness
Love this creed fragrance the bottles I have are older and are more long lasting than the creed you get today . I totally agree about the price Aaron it’s way too high .
This is very good stuff. Bought it at an extreme discount at a NYC boutique which was one of the first focused on Bond 9 fragrances, hence their low price for second-tier Creeds. Extremely good as a body wash (which I got free, I ain't payin' Creed prices!)--like a very high-priced shower gel. Not at all flowery/vanilla, per my nose. Salty/ocean/citrus to me. For whatever it's worth, it's favored by Sean Penn (which I totally get) and Donatello Versace (which I totally don't). : - )
Interesting thoughts on the "office" suitability. In one sense, yes, you absolutely do not want massive projection (so that is good); otoh, you do want longevity (8 to 10 hour workday, after all). Imo the ideal office scent would be something with that "all-day" longevity, but also something with basically no projection - just a skin scent. Something for *yourself*, not for the people stuck sitting around you.
Erolfa has that screechy staticky base other greeds use like GIT (which I do NOT like) But the dry down on this is really good! Unfortunately it’s not worth it to suffer for 3-4 hours and smell that synthetic staticky screechiness to enjoy 1-2 hour dry down at the end of the journey.
Hey Aaron do you have any tips where to put my fragrances during summer cz it gets hot here like 35 degree celsius i heard bathroom is not good cz of the humidity. Thanks!
I currently have a 100ml bottle. It lasts about 8 hours on my skin. Ever since Kering took over, perhaps I could be wrong, but I think creed fragrances seem to last a little longer. But the price is disgusting, agreed.
Always loved Creed, my first niche fragrance (and 4th ever perfume in 35 years) was Aventus so I have it deep in my heart, 2016, spectacular, much better formulation, lasting, strong but it is hard to justify ever buying a Creed bottle again if it is new, if you get a discounted bottle for a perfume you like great. Erolfa smells quite nice but it is not outstanding.
I found an online shop for perfumers and I checked prices for Hedione. That shop sells Hedione for 0.15 USD per gram, while their High Cis Hedione goes for 1 USD per gram. Well, that really a huge difference 😅 0
Erolfa smells amazing, but i would never reach for this kind of fragrance. It is overtly mature aquatic salty fragrance, very subtle, close to the skin
I don’t think this fragrance would be as well received if it sold at 1/3rd of the price. That is just the psychology of marketing. Thus I think Creed has priced it appropriately. Creed fans are looking for more than the odor or performance, they want the prestige and exclusivity thus necessitating the high price.
It's always so sad/funny to me when people associate Creed with 'light/airy/not long lasting' This is one of the main issues Creed enthusiasts have had with the obvious destruction of their fragrances. Once upon a time it was not like this at all, back in the days of their 120ml bottles but especially pre 2008/2009. If you got a pre 2008 vintage Millesime Imperial (their quintessential summer fragrance) for example, that stuff lasted for a solid 2 days on clothes and it was not airy and light. It was thick, juicy, full and had monstrous projection. Same with old Aventus, same with old GIT. Back then you'd pay less, for more juice, and that juice was infinitely stronger and better smelling. Whether it's reformulations due to IFRA regulations, or cost cutting, or whatever the reason, modern (post 2017) Creed's are neutered watered down shadows of their former selves and it's very sad for fans of the house.
That stone-faced "hooray" gave me a good chuckle. Aaron is a Brit through and through, hahaha. About Erolfa... It's a strong MEH from me, nothing special about it at all. Just a generic clean scent.
Very well said! I'm obsessed with Blue Fever now. Thanks for that release! Keep em coming. Fan for life
Erolfa is one of the best aquatic fragrances out there and one of the few I still like. The ambergris smells genuine, not like ambroxan.
Aaron can we please get a review of Byredo Bal D’Afrique? Would be interesting to get your take on that
It’s trash
This is one of my favorites from the house ! Great review and wish Erolfa lasted longer.with more projection.
like you even saw this in real life
@@primarya4156 uhm what?
I just purchased this scent this week and I love it. Reminds me of a mixture between milliesime imperial, green irish tweed and bleu chanel. Performance is solid on my skin and last all day.
Cool nice to see there is people who have money to burn
What's your favorite Creed?
@@bennetthollister58 Mine is royal oud, it's unbeatable and out of the 40 or so fragrances I own + many others I have smelled, the magic of this just can't be beat to me. Also it is quite strong for a creed fragrance too.
@@Ripa-Morameeroyal oud is waay too strong on the cedar for me. I really wanted to love it but i cant.
@@pillzbeatz1037 That's what makes it so fucking good. It just pops out so much, nothing else smells quite like it and nothing else makes me feel the same way as that fragrance does.
As I have come to expect, a great breakdown between the chemical composition of a frag and the realistic and human description of how it is received by our senses. I enjoy your reviews whether I 'like' a frag or prefer something different. Thanks!
I have ozone on in this lovely warm weather and loving it. Also tried goldfield and banks bohemian lime as a test on my arm today and nice but doesn’t last very long at all! Ozone still powering all day👍
Blue fever yesterday. SPN tomorrow 😂
I bought it on a whim and fell in love with it.
Hey Aaron, please review Dior Homme Parfum and let us know your thoughts!
Isnt it discontinuited?
@@HeavenRoadV I got a bottle 2 months ago. It's definitely not discontinued. However, it's extremely hard to find it since Dior doesn't distribute it to US and Canada, so your only bet is to find an individual seller or straight up going to France and buying, which we did.
@@alpaybyrktr ah well good think I'm french lol
Big fan of your fragrance reviews Mr. Hughes
It is a pleasure listening to your description, knowledge, and personal experience with these fragrances, Aaron. I've been broadening my appreciation for scent profiles, coming from a ten year YSL L'homme default to now leaning more niche, and I discovered a fragrance by Anka Kus Parfum - A Moment in Manhattan. I've had a few different bottles to feel out on my skin and massage the intellect, and I think I have a handle on it, but I'd love to hear your take. All the best, man.
Thanks for your work!
Aaron I am always so grateful for your aesthetic. It's just so elegant, you never miss a beat.
I love Erolfa and i love your reviews. You're a cool guy.
Can you review Atraction Fatale from Curlyfragrance? We need a real review on this.
@@ryany2882 I know. I just want a honest review and not that friend hyping fake reviews by her friends :p
What do you mean “real” review? Are you telling me eau de Erica’s review isn’t legit? 😂
@@rxl209pourhomme6 100% legit bro 😜
@@ryany2882Why would you assume it's terrible?
@@ryany2882 I am. Just curious what that's based on? You've tried it I'm guessing?
I love your reviews so much! Thank you for continuing to do them! They're just so fun and educational. Really really enjoy them 🙂 thank you, Aaron!
Discounters commonly have this available for about half retail price.
Probably a lot of them are fakes.
@@ElijsDima Jomashop is legit and 60% less than retail.
@@ElijsDima Nope
Erolfa is my office scent. It’s such a sleeper 👍🏽
Its good but I would love to experience your take on this. Better projection and longer lasting at a reasonable price point...
Yes please!!
A review of New Look from Dior would be most appreciated. The current version. Thank you!
One of my favorites among Viking, Green Irish Tweed and Original Vetiver.
@@ryany2882 😅
I don't know why but your videos are balsam for my soul.
its the voice
@@dietbajablast5790 Maybe
Please review PDM Perseus😊
Hey Aaron any great Clone of Erolfa
Would love to see some Clive Christian reviews like crab apple blossom and town and country. Curious to hear your take
I love EROLFA!!!
Would you review any ds&durga in the near future?
No way! I just bought this from Harrods & it arrived earlier today. It really is beautiful & your right, it is so light & airy & creates a very elegant aura around you. It's so.airy that it feels like you're just breathing in oxygen. You could spray tons of it on & it would be impossible to choke you or any one else out. I also agree that it is very reminiscent of Francis Kurkdjian's work.
Hello!
Will be nice and useful to have a video where you explain how take care of fragrances and how to proper store. Also discussion about expiration of fragrances, myths and stuff. Thank you!
Great episode Great review would love to hear your review on intio Parfums Narcotic Delight 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
wow! Small world, been considering this in the last few days as I'm really trying to find a nice citrusy summer fragrance.. Having the same issue tho with the siage and projection being not great, as well as something "lacking" on my skin..
Citrus dont project. 3-4 hours longevity maximum
This man is brilliant in his analysis of this business.
SO far all my creeds are doing about 5-6 hours. All new batches. Royal Oud, Original Vetiver, Original Santal, Aventus, Green Irish Tweed, Viking, Silver Mountian Water. Im happy with the performance. Maybe its my skin.
Question. Summer - plenty of choices. Hot and dry? Lots of choices. Hot and humid? That's a tough one. Any ideas?
@@adenwellsmith6908 Virgin Island Water, Royal Water, Light Blue Intense, Dior Homme Cologne etc..
Basically very airy fragrances since the humidity already makes everything stick, so a super strong cologne may not always complement you well with that stickyness
@@Benny87654321 Thanks. It's no discussed much.
I tried creed but, on my skin, it doesn't last long. For me most of creed concentration is more of EDT then EDP and the prices point is not worth it
They are definetly acting like edt, projecting for an hour and then they die
Love this creed fragrance the bottles I have are older and are more long lasting than the creed you get today . I totally agree about the price Aaron it’s way too high .
This is very good stuff. Bought it at an extreme discount at a NYC boutique which was one of the first focused on Bond 9 fragrances, hence their low price for second-tier Creeds.
Extremely good as a body wash (which I got free, I ain't payin' Creed prices!)--like a very high-priced shower gel. Not at all flowery/vanilla, per my nose. Salty/ocean/citrus to me. For whatever it's worth, it's favored by Sean Penn (which I totally get) and Donatello Versace (which I totally don't). : - )
Can you do the house of Argos please sometime. Want to know what you think about it.
Please review Floris!
Interesting thoughts on the "office" suitability. In one sense, yes, you absolutely do not want massive projection (so that is good); otoh, you do want longevity (8 to 10 hour workday, after all). Imo the ideal office scent would be something with that "all-day" longevity, but also something with basically no projection - just a skin scent. Something for *yourself*, not for the people stuck sitting around you.
Erolfa has that screechy staticky base other greeds use like GIT (which I do NOT like)
But the dry down on this is really good! Unfortunately it’s not worth it to suffer for 3-4 hours and smell that synthetic staticky screechiness to enjoy 1-2 hour dry down at the end of the journey.
You need to get a new skin it’s clearly your skin
Hedione is no mentioned on this cologne according to Fragrantica tho
I really want to buy your fragrances but they’re never in stock in the USA haha maybe soon!!!
Hello. We are opening ATHUS in 2025 and will have unlimited stock. We will be sending a tonne of stock to Maxaroma later on this year. Thanks ATH
@@AaronTerenceHughes Amazing! Super excited!
dear Aaron, when you will start selling in Dubai. i tested your onyx and was in love but cant find them here.
Can you do a review of Bvlgari Gyan? Thank you for your honest opinions
Holy crap I’ve never been this early! This is my favorite of all time!!!!!!!!!!
@Ppluvr215 lmao
Hi aaron
Did you anything with dried apricot (persian variation) and aquatic notes?
So impressed by your reviews...erudition with euphonious delivery! Perfection...
@@ryany2882 So compliments aren't your thing? You do you, mate.
You are simply the BEST!
@@ryany2882your knocking on him for a compliment yet you’ve commented on this post 13 times! Lmfao I think you need a job mate lol
@@ryany2882you’re not tough.
2:10 Paradisone (which is a captive molecule) is supposedly the ultimate High-Cis Hedione material
would love for you to review original santal
Hi, can you try 'Bois imperial' by Essential parfums?
Is there an ATH discovery set and can we get it in the States?
The 3rd best scent reviewer on youtube
Who are the other 2?
@@pillzbeatz1037 hi there the best is scents of south jersey.and the scents of south jersey
It is such a posh, professional in my opinion. I can imagine a Coroner, judge or manager wearing it.
Olivier Creed named this after his children, Erwin, Olivia, and their mother Fabienne.
You should REALLY try Thomas Kosmala NO4 (BR540 similar) or NO 10. Seriously mental performance.
Hey Aaron do you have any tips where to put my fragrances during summer cz it gets hot here like 35 degree celsius i heard bathroom is not good cz of the humidity. Thanks!
@@BaShaKingg closet
Any clones for Creed Erolfa ?
I currently have a 100ml bottle. It lasts about 8 hours on my skin. Ever since Kering took over, perhaps I could be wrong, but I think creed fragrances seem to last a little longer. But the price is disgusting, agreed.
Always loved Creed, my first niche fragrance (and 4th ever perfume in 35 years) was Aventus so I have it deep in my heart, 2016, spectacular, much better formulation, lasting, strong but it is hard to justify ever buying a Creed bottle again if it is new, if you get a discounted bottle for a perfume you like great. Erolfa smells quite nice but it is not outstanding.
Have you Tried memo Paris Winter palace?
I found an online shop for perfumers and I checked prices for Hedione. That shop sells Hedione for 0.15 USD per gram, while their High Cis Hedione goes for 1 USD per gram. Well, that really a huge difference 😅
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Erolfa and Royal Water are my fav.
Same here.
I wanted it at some point. But I think too many other houses does it better for a lower price.
It's a light scent now but it is lovely.
Who buys bottles at retail? You can get this for about $240 for 3.3
My favorite Creed!!
I just order Erolfa, it will be the #6 fragrance I get from the house.
Erolfa smells amazing, but i would never reach for this kind of fragrance. It is overtly mature aquatic salty fragrance, very subtle, close to the skin
we want apple brandy review
Just bought this a couple weeks ago...
One of my favorite from creed alongside GIT
I still think this is just a clone of Exposé Indecente by Erolfe Hârrisè tho. The musk on that one really projected
Not a huge fan of the opening. Deep dry down is nice, but still not one that I think I’ll purchase.
Did they ruin this one as well?
Pls do Ysl lhomme edt the original and prada lhomme thx 😊
Make a review of Narcotic Delight!
How many sprays of hard candy elixir should I be doing? I’m doing 4 and I don’t smell it much after 10 minutes 😕 or maybe it’s just my skin
At least 8..😂😂❤ I find it lasts ages on my skin. Even the hard candy is beast mode on me!!!
have you considered you're perhaps going noseblind because of its strength?
Creed. Light. Airy. Doesnt last. Costs of fortune.
This is unfortunately true
Technical review man! Confused me.
HCL hydrochloric acid ? 😅
Erolfa is king on a hot summer day
I don’t think this fragrance would be as well received if it sold at 1/3rd of the price. That is just the psychology of marketing. Thus I think Creed has priced it appropriately. Creed fans are looking for more than the odor or performance, they want the prestige and exclusivity thus necessitating the high price.
When I tried this Creed and the melon note, one perfume came to my mind, Blue Seduction by Antonio Banderas 😅
Good fragrance which I own but with questionable performance.
I always appreciate everything that Aaron says, but if he marked 40 knots 8/10, then this should be 4/10.
I suggest somehow keeping the perfume bottle in frame during the video, sometimes in the middle of the video I forget what perfume I'm learning about
Look at the title of the vid, then.
Love this one by creed
Used to be fantastic, sadly too weak nowdays
Erolfa is a mismatch for me despite how good it smells. It just doesn't work for my skin chemistry.
His name is aaron terence hughes !
SAY HIS NAME
Thanks for the update, now I know
And you?imbecile?
What about you?Are you a rabid dog?
Fight club?
It's always so sad/funny to me when people associate Creed with 'light/airy/not long lasting'
This is one of the main issues Creed enthusiasts have had with the obvious destruction of their fragrances. Once upon a time it was not like this at all, back in the days of their 120ml bottles but especially pre 2008/2009.
If you got a pre 2008 vintage Millesime Imperial (their quintessential summer fragrance) for example, that stuff lasted for a solid 2 days on clothes and it was not airy and light. It was thick, juicy, full and had monstrous projection. Same with old Aventus, same with old GIT.
Back then you'd pay less, for more juice, and that juice was infinitely stronger and better smelling.
Whether it's reformulations due to IFRA regulations, or cost cutting, or whatever the reason, modern (post 2017) Creed's are neutered watered down shadows of their former selves and it's very sad for fans of the house.
Erolfa in the 2000s was a different beast, a lot more “animalic” like. Erolfa now is neutered.
Erolfa is one of the few Creeds that I actually get decent performance from
Same
Spray creed on skin and clothes for little better performance
I love EROLFA. But it doesn't last or project. Perfumed by Pierre Bourdon. Along with Green Irish Twwed, Silver Mountain Water, and Mellisim Imperial.
From house of CreeD nothing comes close to Oud Royale & Viking ❤
That stone-faced "hooray" gave me a good chuckle. Aaron is a Brit through and through, hahaha.
About Erolfa... It's a strong MEH from me, nothing special about it at all. Just a generic clean scent.
So Hedion lift up a fragrance to give spark fresh sweetness like for EDT versions of fragrance… you think for MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver
You didn't mess this up😅