Onyx by Aaron Terence Hughes
Men Women 2019
Description
Onyx by Aaron Terence Hughes: A Dark Rose With a Woody Oriental Edge Onyx is a woody oriental fragrance created by Aaron Terence Hughes in 2019. It’s designed for both men and women and centers on a lush rose, paired with gourmand sweetness and a resinous base. The opening is a rose that feels plush rather than dewy. From there,…
Show moreQuick summary
When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
-
Top
rose
-
Heart
chocolate
-
Base
sandalwood
Community
1 vote
- Positive 100%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 0%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
The community speaks
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
In the collection
Leading answer I own it
7 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
1 vote
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
5 votes
Time of day
Choose severalTied for the lead Day / Night
2 votes
Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.
Fragrance profile
About Onyx
Onyx by Aaron Terence Hughes: A Dark Rose With a Woody Oriental Edge
Onyx is a woody oriental fragrance created by Aaron Terence Hughes in 2019. It’s designed for both men and women and centers on a lush rose, paired with gourmand sweetness and a resinous base.
The opening is a rose that feels plush rather than dewy. From there, the heart reveals chocolate, vanilla, and plum, while the base layers sandalwood, patchouli, ambergris, musk, and oud wood to keep the composition grounded.
The rose note in Onyx is not the bright, rosewater style. Instead, it has a velvety texture that blends easily into the darker ingredients around it. This makes the fragrance feel cohesive from the first spray to the drydown.
The chocolate note is especially interesting: it isn’t milky or candy-like, but dry and slightly bitter, balanced by the plum’s juicy tartness. Vanilla smooths out the edges, creating a creamy center that never becomes overly sweet.
The base is where the wood really comes forward. Oud and sandalwood give depth, patchouli adds earthiness, and ambergris and musk bring a subtle animal warmth. The main accords are woody, rose-forward, musky, powdery, warm spicy, balsamic, and animalic, all working together for a multi-hour wear.
Since Aaron Terence Hughes composed it himself, Onyx fits perfectly within his portfolio of bold, high-impact scents. It is officially unisex, but its dark profile means it will likely appeal most to those who are comfortable wearing statements rather than understated perfumes.
Anyone who loves woody orientals, dark rose, and gourmand touches that stay sophisticated. It works well for evening wear, colder months, and occasions where you want a fragrance to linger in the room.
Onyx is a confident, well-balanced creation that proves rose can be both elegant and intense. With a perfect rating from its early reviews, it has already found fans, and it’s easy to see why.
Flowers Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
More from Aaron Terence Hughes
How it wears
Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.
Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
2 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
2 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
1 vote
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
1 vote
Community reviews
0 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.