LavenderOpens with
VanillaHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Hard Candy
The sharp contrast between a freshly squeezed lemon and the comforting warmth of honey drizzled over toast — a moment that balances brightness with comfort.
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Hard CandyHow it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022 by Aaron Terence Hughes, Hard Candy is a unisex Citrus Gourmand fragrance that dances between the bright freshness of citrus and the enveloping warmth of vanilla. The opening notes of lavender and mint cut through the sweetness with a refreshing zing, while mandarin orange and lemon create a vibrant contrast to the heart's strawberry and honey. This composition settles into a base of oud and sandalwood, adding depth and complexity that makes it feel both familiar and surprising.
Hard Candy is long-lasting and has strong sillage, so one or two sprays are sufficient to let its layers unfold. The citrus top notes shine brightest in the first hour, but the vanilla and oud base ensures it remains warm and inviting throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Hard Candy, Aaron Terence Hughes
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Aaron Terence Hughes
The independent oilmanAaron Terence Hughes is a British perfumer and founder of his own eponymous fragrance house.
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