2025
Whore Red
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Whore Red

The intimacy of an unexpected encounter, where the scent of vanilla and coconut wraps around you like a soft embrace.

3.7740 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
vanillasweetcitruspowderywoodycoconut
Whore Red

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting69% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak7%
Moderate20%
Long lasting58%
Eternal11%
SillageStrong65% say strong or enormous
Intimate4%
Moderate31%
Strong58%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
🌤️
Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine19%
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Unisex70%
♀
Feminine11%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Whore Red by Aaron Terence Hughes is an unapologetically bold and deeply addictive fragrance that walks the line between sweet and sinful. Launched in 2025, it opens with a warm, spicy rush of Sweet Orange, creating an expensive and provocative first impression. The heart reveals a deep amber-vanilla blend softened by dark floral layers and enhanced with creamy textures from tonka bean, while incense and labdanum add warmth and depth. The dry down settles into warm amber and musk that clings to the skin for extended wear, making it a statement fragrance designed for those who want their presence to be memorable.

How to wear it

Apply Whore Red in two concentrated sprays to pulse points. The sweet orange top note fades quickly after about 20 minutes, but the base notes linger for hours, so aim for close-to-skin application rather than filling the room. This fragrance is best suited for evening wear when you want a warm and alluring presence.

Fig. 01 — Whore Red, Aaron Terence Hughes

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03 · The nose

Aaron Terence Hughes

The independent oilman

Aaron Terence Hughes is a British perfumer and founder of his own eponymous fragrance house.

56fragrances
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Designer Aaron Terence Hughes

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.77/ 5 · 40 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 25%.

Love53%
Like20%
OK3%
Dislike3%
Hate23%
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