Morpheus

This is an amazing scent from Aaron Terence Hughes. I’ve tried a couple of his fragrances that, while popular, weren’t really my cup of tea—they leaned a bit too sweet for my taste. But this one, I absolutely love. It’s not easy to find, and I had to pay a premium since it isn’t shipped directly to customers where I live. My main wish would be for it to become more widely distributed, because it deserves more exposure. If you enjoy Tom Ford Oud Wood, there’s a good chance you’ll appreciate this as well. I’m by no means a fragrance expert, but there’s a top note that really stood out to me and was hard to place. Aaron has confirmed that this “absolutely” contains real Thai oud, which makes it even more interesting. Since I’m still new to oud, I’m not always confident identifying it versus oud-like accords. There is a noticeably different top note from Oud Wood. I've decided it must be the frankincense since I have raw resin that smells somewhat similar. As the fragrance dries down, that intensity softens and blends more smoothly into the composition. This is one of those fragrances that has grown on me more and more over time—and continues to impress with each wear.

Yes, it does remind me of Oud Wood, it is a bit more complex. The performance is disappointing, I was expecting a beast and I got a puppy. Sample on your skin before buying, purely because of longevity, projection and sillage.