I bought this a few months ago and hadn't had a chance to wear it in a while. Its a sunny day here and about 85 degrees as a high so this seemed like a nice choice. This is such a nice musky fresh scent with some fruity notes and a bit of citrus that reminds you that it is a nice warm weather scent. Projection - On the opening is good, but it settles into a very nice scent bubble for me or those I want to draw into my personal space (My Wife) 😎. Longevity - I tend to get a good hours before I start thinking about a respray. Sillage - This isn't too bad, it doesn't announce itself when you walk by but those that know, know.

I own several Aaron Terence Hughes fragrances including Odyssey, Water, Gin Sling, Red Fever, Supersonic, and Supernova, and I can honestly say this is one of my favorite independent fragrance houses. One thing I respect about Aaron is that he isn’t trying to be another inspired-by house or simply copy what everyone else is doing. Most of his fragrances have their own identity. Whether you love every release or not, you can usually tell you’re wearing an ATH fragrance. The quality is excellent. The materials smell natural, the blends are smooth, and the transitions are well done. They don’t smell like a collection of aroma chemicals thrown together just to create a loud fragrance. There is real composition behind them. Performance is one of ATH’s strengths, but I want to be clear about what I mean by performance. I mean projection and sillage—not just longevity. Many people confuse the two. A fragrance can project beautifully for three or four hours and still have excellent performance, even if it stays on your skin much longer. ATH understands how to make a fragrance work. What also impresses me is that Aaron isn’t afraid to take risks. Some releases are fresh, some are gourmand, some are darker, and some are completely unique. Not every fragrance is meant to please everyone, and I actually respect that. I’d rather see a perfumer create something with character than play it safe every time. If I had one criticism, it’s that some fragrances are so concentrated that they can become a little heavy in extreme heat. These are fragrances that deserve respect. More sprays don’t always make them better. I also appreciate that Aaron is transparent about his work and passionate about perfumery. Whether you agree with every opinion he has or not, you can tell he genuinely loves creating fragrances, and that passion comes through in his products. Overall, I would put Aaron Terence Hughes among my favorite modern independent houses, right alongside names like Lorenzo Pazzaglia, Day Three, City Rhythm, and a few others that continue to push creativity instead of following trends.