Reviewing one of the Xerjoff 'Shooting Stars' fragrances 'Amber Star' www.aaronterencehughes.co.uk Instagram - AaronTerenceHughes Music: Sleepdebt - I C U
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@ericwatts85992 жыл бұрын
You're a teacher as much as you are a reviewer--lots of us appreciate you for that! For that, and your honesty. Thanks Aaron.
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ericwatts85992 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes Aaron, you said at one time that you were obsessed with incense-based fragrances. Was there one that took your head off? I'm obsessed with them now, too. Currently working on one. Gucci: A Midnight Stroll was the one that did it for me.
@robusto77352 жыл бұрын
I try to follow perfumers and not a specific perfume house. I've noticed when I follow a perfumer I'm typically fond of, I start to see similarities with specific perfumers from house to house but they are more-so "flankers" in my eyes. This is part of the reason why I have 7 of your fragrances!!! You have a specific DNA that's dark/resinous/mysterious....regardless of what it is. Please don't ever change what you're doing....it's fantastic!!
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing to hear. Thank you for supporting my work
@R3FU3D2 жыл бұрын
The insights to the craft of fragrances you give to us is most enjoyable.
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SgtSaint6662 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how masterful you are at explaining your craft. The knowledge sharing is incredibly enlightening! Thanks for all your great content!
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jrm80242 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are always on point, I agree they hit a wall where the creativity isnt being pushed but just redone and there's only so many combinations you can do with the materials that makes the house of xerjoff "xerjoff"
@JT-dk3mw2 жыл бұрын
Love your hand movements
@carstenmueller53642 жыл бұрын
"this is a bargain" 😂😂😂
@nicolasalvarez87162 жыл бұрын
I love the background theme!
@marktarver1400 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that honesty, I totally agree with you !!!
@justindipaola20662 жыл бұрын
Thx for reviewing 👍
@anesnovalic48562 жыл бұрын
I bought Alexandria II based on your review and I thank you,that was bulls-eye.
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@yousifhalwachi34632 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, would love to see you review some of the Arabian Oud range. I really want to know if they are genuinely good or not
@jesussalas49742 жыл бұрын
Definitely try Symphonium or Richwood or even Pikovaya Dama fro. This house. Stunning all of them
@alichaudhry122 жыл бұрын
Nice vid again, I think house is does a lot of Middle Eastern influenced fragrances, but I believe the founder and the company are Italian...
@D12102 жыл бұрын
New camera or working out, either way you are looking incredibly good.
@ChescoYT2 жыл бұрын
Your eyes are just glimmering in this vid! Aaron, you mentioned that you have middle eastern roots, do you know what region? I can't pinpoint your look. REALLY appreciate the honest feedback, that's what we need and want when deciding between thousands of fragrances. And that's what makes you an amazing reviewer!
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nenadcika91212 жыл бұрын
Zuerst *Like* und dann weiter schauen, nice one Aaron 👌
@quintonwilson85652 жыл бұрын
A very gorgeous amber!
@clarencewilliams9432 Жыл бұрын
Awesome reviewer.
@PhilOuFragrances2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your analysis. Nice fragrance but there are so many exciting yet more affordable amber fragrances in the market (eg Kalemat Black, Ambre Precieux) that this one is not a recommendation in my opinion.
@kadaj72692 жыл бұрын
Personally I feel it’s one of the most beautiful amber fragrances I’ve ever smelled and I’ve smelled and own a great deal. Luxurious and opulent perfection that lasts and projects eternally.
@caizey2 жыл бұрын
Another great review, Aaron! I feel pretty much the same about this one. In terms of price, Amber Star is very dry and linear for my taste. Yes, it is recommended to blend it with Star Musk. But even then, the combination didn't blow me away. Btw congrats on your new German distributor. No more brexit tax for us, yay ✌😁
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
It’s still early days. The cost to ship it there and the tax. Plus the loss I make from stocking in a retailer might make it not worth it
@stephan932 жыл бұрын
✌🏽 Wer ist der Distributeur in Deutschland?
@caizey2 жыл бұрын
@@stephan93 La Schiller
@stephan932 жыл бұрын
@@caizey Danke dir 👍🏼
@beautifulday20432 жыл бұрын
I'm wearing this (without the musk that is suggested to layer), and I couldn't agree more; it is beautiful but flat. Which is why the addition of musk. However, it's a huge price (for me) for both to yield one scent experience. Aaron, please continue to produce these extraordinaryily helpful reviews and your own line.
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Ofcause. Do you think your buy it again? Do you think it was worth the money
@beautifulday20432 жыл бұрын
It has extreme longevity on my skin, but not complex enough on its' own to merit the cost and not investing more for one scent experience. Thank you Aaron for your engagement.
@ronmiller72482 жыл бұрын
Aaron, I'd love to hear you break down the musks more. As someone new to perfumery, I find combining the right musks a challenge.
@jamesglandon37372 жыл бұрын
He speaks highly of musk and in his previous videos, he does make it apparent that the musk's play a huge part in perfumes, and he has the keen nose to pluck them out, very talented gentlemen. Listening to Aaron compared to anyone else is a challenge, because Aaron is so dynamic and very well spoken; compared to Jeremy fragrance, Aaron is a Ferrari and Jeremy is a Hyundai Accent lol, Aaron masterfully and very respectably explains proper perfume reviews, in depth and to the point, Jeremy is a joke lol, Also, Robes08 is very close to Aaron.
@ronmiller72482 жыл бұрын
@@jamesglandon3737 not the question i asked. Ive watched Aaron for a while. On occasion he details the musks used but not consistently. I use Aarons vids to learn.
@EleaticStranger2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but sometimes I have mild reactions to cedarwood. Not always though. Maybe it's just a certain kind of cedarwood. Vanilla and amber together though is heaven. Sounds good.
@adnishere88912 жыл бұрын
AAAAARRRROONNNN!!! You need to try and review Xerjoff Starlight, it’s your type. I’m just telling you 🤷🏻♂️
@uleertel2 жыл бұрын
The technical quality of the video is top notch, the image is so crisp it almost distracted me from your analysis.
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear. There are three people including myself that are involved in these videos 1: sound engineer 2: video engineer 3: video unicorn that edits the whole things together and puts the graphics and background noise in. I just go to a studio, stand there and speak about the perfume.
@Pacifier182 жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always ! Xerjoff is an Italian house not from the middle east. :D
@terrysmiles85992 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Aaron!!!!
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@terrysmiles85992 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes Your Welcome....
@fukcserbia2 жыл бұрын
Xerjoff is absolutely my favorite house. You can never go wrong with a Xerjoff. It’s the best of the best. Aaron try 17/17 symphonium or richwood from Xerjoff. Erba pura is my top fragrance from Xerjoff
@RobbieSwan2 жыл бұрын
Aaron, I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on Dior Homme Parfum. I think it’s fantastic quality, especially for the money.
@natsudia42652 жыл бұрын
I think he done it!+
@christopherbird27392 жыл бұрын
Hes reviewed dior homme, check through his vids
@RobbieSwan2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherbird2739 he’s reviewed Dior Homme and Dior Homme Intense. Not the Parfum version.
@LuisGonzalez-ui7ow2 жыл бұрын
I hope 🤞 he tries Cruz del sur 2, I would love to hear what he thinks about the mango 🥭 scent.
@danielhamude85162 жыл бұрын
Greetings Aaron, would love to hear your opinion on Roja Burlington 1819 and Xerjoff Comandante. Best wishes 🙏
@aromafromheaven2 жыл бұрын
Remarkable review
@tom_abbott2 жыл бұрын
Aaron, you should test Black gemstone by Stephane Humbert Lucas, think its available on perfumista. You've never smelt anything like it before
@M4Maroon2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see your take on “The Tragedy of Lord George” 🙂
@connaispas31332 жыл бұрын
Artist . Could you review Givenchy Pi , Love your videos.
@pefin41242 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron! Can you try Halloween Man X, a cheapie? Love from Finland! 🇫🇮
@santeripe2 жыл бұрын
Loved the review! Wearing Erba Pura by Xerjoff right now. Truly a nuclear fruity fragrance which is very rare. There's a prominent strong aromachemical that I recognize from shampoo. Review on Xerjoff Nio would be interesting, people say it's one of the best natural bergamots ever!
@grundkvist2 жыл бұрын
I really like Nio. But sadly, like most citrus fragrances, it doesn’t last nor projects for that kind of price. :(
@santeripe2 жыл бұрын
@@grundkvist I found longevity to be great for being so citrusy, but that's just because it's concentrated and evaporates slowly. It leaves an oil shine like an extrait. While the quality is amazing, it's pretty sour in the opening. Too mature and classy-serious for my taste! But it executes what it's made to do perfectly. That's why an analysis would be interesting
@rFerrero-oc9mu Жыл бұрын
Smells like a Garnier Fructis shampoo i used 10-15 years ago
@dewankiscents2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Aaron! Aaron, i belong from middle-east and i finally have a opportunity after a longggg wait to try your creation! it would be flattering if you recommend me 2 of your fragrances! i love parfums de marly house and i love loveeee side effect and kind of like oriental, sweet, gourmand, balsamic, woody notes, Super long lasting, projecting, room filling... you get it. Really would appreciate it as i trust your nose of all. Much Love ❤️
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
I would go for Daddy, Boss Bastard. Onyx and Tabac
@dewankiscents2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes OMG AARON, YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL HUMAN TYSM FOR TAKING YOUR TIME OUT TO RECOMMEND 😍❤
@AKmaniac932 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's hard to choose which fragrances is the best for you or if you really want to own two or more fragrances that are too similar or that are doing a similar thing🤔 but on the other hand it's good if certain lines have some kind of "signature", where you can instantly know what to expect from the house/perfumer :) I think it kinda depends what the individual wants, maybe they want a collection of very different fragrance compositions or maybe they prefer to use a certain style of fragrance. Amazing review as always 👍👍👍
@MrLatinKing132 жыл бұрын
I know alot of people tell you to try this and that. But I believe "More than Words" from Xerjoff might pique your interest. It's a fruity rose oud that is arguably one of their longest lasting fragrances.
@vincenthusvh2 жыл бұрын
Just received some of your excellent creations yesterday. I'm loving Boss Bastard and excellent review of another Xerjoff fragrance! Both Amber Star and Star Musk are 50ml. According to Xerjoff, you have to layer it with Star Musk
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Boss bastard is great. The dry down is beautiful and it fills a room
@vincenthusvh2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes 100% I love the addition of cocoa in this formulation!
@ToTheWind2 жыл бұрын
Did Pikovaya Dama come in your sample pack? Xerjoff is an Italian brand owned by Sergio Momo.
@ericyu52682 жыл бұрын
could you review some boadicea the victorious ?
@tonymalizia2 жыл бұрын
I believe that's real cedarwood, because you smelled it right away and the oils I played with are super heavy intense woody smoky, slightly dirty, like lumber.
@zacharyhosler48932 жыл бұрын
Check out mancera aoud lemon mint try and find an older formulation!
@yakiclone12 жыл бұрын
im pretty new (here) but ive yet to see you LOVEEE something. besides your own work is there a fragrance that blows your mind that youre crazy about
@wcdbzsam48402 жыл бұрын
Initio side effect and some pdm
@SevaKlivak2 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Please try MEMO house perfumes one day
@Fefo892 жыл бұрын
i think he would love African Leather for 100% sure! (Winter Palace too)
@olwethu24242 жыл бұрын
Please review Burberry Hero 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@pasf41182 жыл бұрын
Xerjoff is an Italian brand from the lovely city of Turin :)
@vasilije.veliki2 жыл бұрын
Try ensar oud. 🥰
@cjs9712 жыл бұрын
Yes. Would love to see him review some artisinal houses. Sultan Pasha, Ensar Oud, Areej le Dore.
@prpwnage92962 жыл бұрын
Aaron, what do you think of Baccarat Rouge 540 (or Extrait)?
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Next week
@YouCanBeTheBass2 жыл бұрын
*does flip and lands on your lap*
@sandro1a2b2 жыл бұрын
"Army perfume" isn't the note I expected but the one I deserve ;)
@ak47yoyo552 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron. I have a question regarding Musk. Is there any ethical Deer musk in the fragrance industry? And will you ever use it if there was?
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
Oh no. I have Civet from the 1930's I wanted to use. But I decided against it.
@mamenamamena2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes thank you for not using products of animal torture.
@Churros4eva2 жыл бұрын
It's all about the juice 🍎🍊🍋🍏🍇 Screw the packaging 😁 15th! I was out shopping 😀
@ronmiller72482 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much the bottle itself costs without the perfume.
@TheBTG882 жыл бұрын
Italian house (Torino), not Middle Eastern.
@jameshorne31052 жыл бұрын
They are Italian not middle eastern. But they do a lot of middle eastern style fragrances.
@onetwo49322 жыл бұрын
What’s a good fragrance for 18 year old, that can work in any occasion?
@vincenthusvh2 жыл бұрын
Prada l'homme / Luna Rossa black, Chanel Allure edition blanche
@gamalielcenteno48012 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@DivineFrag2 жыл бұрын
"which is a bargain" lmao. it's a bit unfortunate they only sell it in a set that includes both a masculine and feminine fragrance.
@TxmmyBeats8 ай бұрын
0:23 😂
@cayetano65472 жыл бұрын
If I was a professional artist I don't think I would be satisfied to be known as the guy who is predictable and who "always creates the same things"...that to me seems like the antithesis of being an artist ...it's kind of an insult..artists are supposed to always be challenging themselves creatively...that's my opinion
@luparfum99293 ай бұрын
I wanted to enjoy this video, but there aren't english subtitles also if you speak in english, that's a pity because without the text I don't manage to understand well what you say
@marksmith6276 Жыл бұрын
i know every reviwers should be different, but just explain the fragrance talking about iso e vanillin compounds shut up. xerjoff still makes nice fragrances and the quality is their geesh, we didnt ask for a fricken chemical make up sheet gosh lol
@nickdestruct2 жыл бұрын
I think Sergio’s claim to fame is the market he’s after. Coming from a luxury automobile graphic design and art background, seems he got bored and wanted to pursue his real passion in fragrance. I won’t say i doubt his back story, but he claims to use the finest ingredients and glass and all that. I assume he’s just the creative director for the scents and designs. I wouldn’t pay $500+ for a bottle of anything. But when I seen Alexandria II on sale, I considered buying it around $235, but decided to pass and buy some ATH and Maison Margiela frags instead. 😉
@AaronTerenceHughes2 жыл бұрын
That makes a lot of sense to me. I often wonder at what point do people think. What is in this to make it £500 a bottle. What is beyond the pretty bottle. I always get my work verified to prove it contains what it says it does.
@nickdestruct2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronTerenceHughes Definitely. “There is no Bottle” Neo..
@yzth3ory6302 жыл бұрын
I could tell you weren’t really feeling this fragrance, your review was technical .. you didn’t flow like you do with fragrances you love .. dead giveaway 🤣 .. what I’d like to know your absolute favorite orientals of 2021, what you wear.
@Julie_777772 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely not a bargain, I'd say it is the most expensive Xerjoff fragrance. A small 50ml bottle for €650. Yes it is bundled with Star Musk, which in no way has 50% of value, I'll be generous here to give €150 for Star Musk, which leaves Amber Star €500. Amber Star is the star of the set, while Star Musk is it just a 'meh' cheap daytime short lived fragrance, only meant for layering
@wave80602 жыл бұрын
I think it was a joke.
@vlaco19842 жыл бұрын
Sarcasm
@johntoss63702 жыл бұрын
WOW !!!! 💯%👀👀👀👀👀👀 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇💖💖💖💖💖💖
@Julie_777772 жыл бұрын
Xerjoff doesn't sell Amber Star as an individual fragrance. It is bundled with Star Musk - big mistake! I want Amber Star, but I'm not paying for it €650 when it comes with a baggage I don't like
@Julie_777772 жыл бұрын
@@daniell5740 yes they say you get 3 fragrances in the set- 2 individual ones, and 1 layering combo, but to be fair layering could be just a 'suggestion' for many other fragrances, there's no need to put them in the set without the chance to buy then separately. Amber Star is the star of this set. Star Musk - meh, it's an 'ok' daytime fragrance with not much body mass or longevity. I love Amber Star so much that I keep buying samples, but I won't spend €650 for a small 50ml bottle
@mamenamamena2 жыл бұрын
They could charge €500 for the Amber alone or they could through in a cheaper musk and sell both at €650 to make it look less crazy when divided by half. That’s what they did.
@antoniopopovski5081 Жыл бұрын
Xerjoff is the new Creed. New batches are trash, prices went up. Long live the capitalism.
@aakashsuryi90982 жыл бұрын
Believe me, nothing in this World sucks more than getting ripped off/over-paying. As someone being from the 2 countries where Oud originated (Middle-East & India) , as well as having an accounting/quantitative background, you've no idea the hatred that can take over for any company/brand that over-charges for it's product. How is it that some of my collection favourites are very affordable prices even at retail. Edit: Forgot to add; everything I just said is after accounting for Inflation, so please don't give me that load of bullocks.