Unicorn Elixir by Aaron Terence Hughes bottle
Aaron Terence Hughes

Unicorn Elixir

5.0/5 · 7 votes Unisex 2023
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Longevity4.9/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day71
Night100
Fall100
Winter100
Spring29
Summer14
Our take

A shopper wondering whether a rose can survive a heavy woody base gets a clear answer here. The opening rose is vivid and fresh, but it soon steps aside for a heart of vanilla absolute and raspberry that feels thick and syrupy. That fruit and cream combination rests on a dense foundation of oud, patchouli, guaiac wood, sandalwood, and ambergris. The result is a balsamic, warm spicy cloud that leans powdery and sweet, with the earthy patchouli and resinous woods grounding the sugar so it never floats away. It smells like standing near a bonfire in a heavy knitted coat while holding a dessert, the smoke and the sugar mixing in the cold air.

This fragrance suits a night out in cool weather when you want to feel wrapped in something rich and bold. The limitation is the rose. It arrives brightly and then vanishes into the heavy base, leaving the raspberry and vanilla to dominate the entire experience. If you hoped for a true rose perfume that keeps its floral character from start to finish, this blend will disappoint you. The flower is merely a brief guest here, and the woody, sweet accords take over so completely that the name on the bottle feels like a promise the scent does not keep.

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