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Christmas Fake by Aaron Terence Hughes — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Aaron Terence Hughes· 2021

Christmas Fake

7.4few votesTypically ~$120

Mandarin orange at first spray; benzoin is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SpicyOrientalWoodyGourmandSweet

Perfumer: Aaron Terence Hughes Brand owner, Perfume maker

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Amber Oud

Heart notes

Apple Cinnamon Clove Ginger

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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FallNightDate nights

When

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95%

Spring

60%

Summer

43%

Fall

100%

Day

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Night

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Where

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Casual

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Date

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Formal

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Sport

33%