@@stevebollinger i didnt like it at first. Gave it a few months. Now its my absolute favorite fall/winter/cool night fragrance. Top 3 of all time scent.
Spot on Aron!... always get comments from colleagues on this one. Chocolaty, Tobacco, sweet, smoky swirling around you. Lasts all day on my skin and worth the money. 👍🏼
I really appreciate that you ask how the audience is doing before your videos, it is a very nice touch. I will be on the lookout for a bottle of your supernova, looks like it’s flying off the shelves at record speed.
Got a tester for this today, and i absolutely love it, its such a warm addictive scent, i will definitely ve buying a bottle, especially after this review
Out of 35 frags in my collection that have tobacco as either a noticeable note at one point, or the dominant note throughout, Herod is my favorite. That does not slight the others, it simply recognizes the brilliance of this fragrance. It is my second favorite date night frag, second only to TF Noir Extreme.
In my opinion, Carlisle is even better, but they both share the same PdM-DNA. I would be interested in your thoughts on Kalan which is a very polarizing PdM fragrance.
Wonderful review! The older review of Herod I also liked a lot actually. I don't think it lasts that long, in the sense that after a few hours it seems way way nano-close to the skin. Granted maybe others will still perceive it in the air, even if not the wearer.
I am interested to see your view on PDM Kalan, as it really portray the epitomy of love or hate fragrance, and a lot of youtube reviewers also bashing on it. I, myself really love Kalan and have received some real compliments from my close ones. However when I sprayed it directly on paper or on their skin, they despised it right away. Anyway, really enjoy your review as you always give your unique thoughts on every fragrance you brought to this channel.
Hmm. "Long lasting" and "projecting" are two adjectives I'd never use to describe recent batches of Herod. I love the fragrance, absolutely love it, but it's really impotent in its current incarnation. I say this with a 125ml bottle sitting on my shelf, bought last Autumn, and hardly ever use it as it becomes a skin scent within an hour or less. Maybe it's just my skin, but I've heard many others say the same. Seems to last many hours on fabric though.
Totally agree i had an old bottle that I used up and bought a new one about a year ago it was so weak I was gutted so ended up selling it. Such a shame cos it smells great but its a skin scent now
SAME! I didn't buy a full bottle of this because everytime i try it it becomes a skin scent in less than an hour just like you said! it's unfortunate because it has the best scent ever
@hobojump7651 I'm not sure exactly when it changed but I had the 2018 and my buddy had a 2023. Mine smelled richer and lasted much longer. We tried it several times to make sure it wasn't a fluke. There are others that will swear by this too. Supposedly even the juice color changed but he sold his before we could put some in a clear decant to confirm the rumor
@@B-Rok88 Thank you for honest opinion, i'm considering again to buy any initio or PDM full bottle, for their recently performance this may be not worthy anymore. Even niche perfume house are not safe after big corps do acquisition.
Herod was one of my first niche fragrances, purchased it via Demi Rawling's recommendation when I was new to the game. Based on the amount of coverage and ratings it gets on Fragrantica, Parfumo etc, I view it as a niche cornerstone, especially for winter fragrances. I do, however, also think that it doesn't reinvent the wheel in perfumery, basically fulfilling its role to the top of its ability, but nothing beyond that. The more time moves on, the more I view Parfums de Marly as entry-tier niche. Trying to scale away from PDM since over time I started to think that their scents, especially their most popular ones, just aren't that unique.
@@Teeb2023 Carlisle smells like Red Tobacco Mancera, Layton as i said is a boss bottled intense. Oujan is angels share / ambre narguile hermessence. Herod is spicebomb-ish.
@@LoLeQ88 Granted, there is a similarity between Herod and Spice Bomb, but similarities in the fragrance world aren't uncommon. I would strongly contest the Carlisle / Red Tobacco comparison though, I don't see them as similar at all.
Love herod also check out vanilla divine by essential parfums same perfumer little less tobacco bit more vanilla another banger oh and less than 80 pound a bottle check it out and keep up the great content !!!
Just bought this yesterday, I love this fragrance but I think I’m having serious silage and performance issues!!?? Am I getting nose blind because of the iso e ??
The entire Parfums de Marly House is simply outstanding, by the way you haven't actually reviewed Layton yet, their most popular one ! You did one for Layton Exlusif, but not the first one. Hope we would get to see that soon.
Please educate me. I just got into the "hobby" :) The opening on Herod is the best thing I've ever smelled. I'm addicted to it. However, that sweet vanilla unfortunately just takes over more and more. Way too early, all the beautiful stuff from the opening gets totally overpowered. What would happen to a fragrance like this if they reduced the amount of vanilla overall (by a substantial amount) VS the other ingredients? Would that also kill the opening? Would it end up overall too weak in the dry-down? (to be honest, I'd rather it be a lot weaker than a "pure vanilla smell" [yeah, I'm exaggerating, but just a little... :P ])
I want to like this, I’m eating it right now, because I love tobacco scents but every time I get a big whiff of it I can’t help but picture a 70 year old, super fake tanned, wrinkly and tattooed woman who is blowing cigarette smoke in my face. It’s weird too because it doesn’t smell smokey but I keep getting that image… I just want that to go away so I can enjoy it…
you find this and other stupid comments on every single fragrance you ever get, and most of the time its not even true. i recommend go with what resonates with you more, may it be the bottle design, name, whatever it is still better than listening to people's constant dumb shit comments. try it and see for yourself. also every solid fragrance shop will allow you to return the bottle and pay you back or give you a coupon with the same money you bought the fragrance for and buy something else. if they dont, find a better fragrance store.
It is like always a matter of taste. I've tested them both on my skin. I prefer Initio side effect. My Gf who is picky said Herod smelled like a horny Bull paired with pee and tobacco, and I agree with her. I prefer Pdm Haltane over Herod. Side Effect is very sweet but gets beautiful in the dry down.
Which of your scents is your signature scent Aaron ? Im still trying to find mine. Im after something thats big on projection, totally masculine, will appeal the the ladies and is rather sexual. Any thoughts ?
Guapo is my signature mans fragrance from my work! Its the one fragrance that suits all men for all occasions! If you want to know what I like when on holiday it changes! Today Adonis. Guapo and legend! Maverick as well! But my absolute favourite is my summer release thats getting released in May! 🦄🦄🦄🍒
Chosing a fragrance is a team effort now! We also film once a month! So its not so straightforward. But I will put your suggestions to videounicorn 🦄🦄🦄🦄
Dude Aaron has been one of my favorite fragrance reviewers up to this point but when he says has massive performance and projection I can't help but feel like that is an obvious lie and that makes me question his credibility. Herod smells beautiful but doesn't last or project on ANYONE more than a couple hours at most. Be real.
If you pay close attention, his bottle has a very orange-like liquid in it. That's BEAST Herod (78-79%vol). I've tested many batches recently, and 7-digit or 80-81%vol Herod are awful, unfortunately. That's bad Herod. New batches have a clear juice color. I happened to buy a bottle recently and returned it for how poorly it performed (over 1.5y old already). So, reformulation of this are sadly not worth it anymore.
This review made my day. Herod is one of my all-time favorites because it checks every single box. As a cigar and pipe smoker, this fragrance is right up my alley!
@@robusto7735 haha of course! That makes sense because Interlude 53 is what I am wearing today! And my last cigar I enjoyed was a hoyo de monterrey petit robusto just for the record :)
@@NpgSymboL Excellent choice!!!! I had a My Father's Cigar Connecticut Robusto last week! I picked up a tin of Cult Blood Red Moon pipe tobacco the other day (aromatic cherry) and my bottle of ATH Raw Cherry should be arriving today! Can't wait!
Herod is a masterpiece. So is your beard by the way. Thank you so much for letting us know in advance about changes from IFRA and forthcoming reformulations. I reckon it might be worth re-reviewing some of the most excellent fragrances that have been reformulated, and seeing which perfumers have done the most stellar job of rising to the challenge, perhaps even exceeding their own work. Thanks in advance!
I need to find a house that does not conform to everything that IFRA does. Like a lot of things, I think they started out with good intentions but, I think they go overboard a lot. I really dislike the idea of having a fragrance that I like reformulated and often diminished in potency but sold for the same price as the original that I actually liked. And, my research has yielded that the changes that they make are not always for very good convincing reasons.
@@Xochiyolotl lol if you want to sell in Europe you have to follow IFRA. I always find it funny when people think people follow IFRA voluntarily. No they do it so they can sell globally.
I've tried tons of fragrances now and can honestly say that the whole reformulation myth is bullshit. Many fragrances, like Herod and The One EDP, perform well one me. Meanwhile Layton and Sauvage Elixir perform medium. It's more about skin chemistry and perception. Sure, reformulations probably happen because of the IFRA. Do they affect performance? Probably not.
Absolutely love this one. Have similar vibe as Burberry London which I also like, but on steroids. Also has incense in it and way better quality. Absolutely killer for winter.
Amazing that you're RE-DOING some of the old videoes with outstanding fragrances. Now that you love the house. Maybe a new Carlisle as well? You never did the original Layton either, one on that would be great!
I love this scent, but latest version is soo low on performance that it really doesn't justify the price and niche category. I've tested Herod few times in the official PdM reseller shop, and it last arround 1-2h with very low projection. On the paper maybe 1 hour.
Wow. Finally, A 10 out of 10 fragrance for Aaron. This is a landmark event! Thanks for all the education in the art of perfumery. Your review just bumped this up to number one in my list of fragrances to purchase/try next. Keep doing your thing🔥🔥I got the new Maverick as my first ATH fragrance and it is absolutely amazing. Can’t get enough of the juxtaposition of light and darkness in that fragrance. Stellar stuff 🔥🔥🔥
Hey Aaron, do you know when your discovery kit will be back in stock? I have been wanting to try your fragrance line out for a while now. Also, do you ship to Canada? Thanks and keep up the great work!
@@AaronTerenceHughes The first time i put my nose on Herods I was literally taken away.but tbh i am still disappointed with the performance of this masterpiece. After spraying I get 1-2 hours of projection.than I can hardly smell it which broke my heart.wish that this house could remake a Herods exclusif or something that would provide massive projection, sillage and longevity. The moment i sprayed it on ppl around me kept asking what i was wearing. I would request Mr.Aaron if you can share a conversation with this house regarding this issue. Love your reviews Peace ✌ 🇧🇩
Herod is such a gorgeous scent. Loveliest tobacco I’ve worn so far and as you said perfectly unisex. So glad I found your channel! The way you talk about scent makes me think of music in a way as if you’re describing a melody.
I have a 2021 batch and it projects about a foot for around an hour, then dries down to a skin scent and lasts around 8-9 hours..! Nothing special, overrated and over priced in my humble opinion...
I also love Herod, but instead of finding it modern, I actually feel it's like a throwback. It reminds me of what a high roller in 60's Los Vegas would be wearing while beautiful ladies stand by his side. A sophisticated gentleman who was a "man's man". It just smells great!
@isobel64 no masculine man is going to want his girl to be smelling like tobacco and musk. Herod is not unisex, I can assure you of that. This isn't Calvin Klein One with the fruity undertones...
Was once a masterpiece and the best PDM has ever created, but I'd love to see you review a new bottle and discuss why it's now a 3 hour skin scent and how you feel about PDM ripping it's customers off instead of just discontinuing it if it's the best they can do now.
Would love to see him re-review now the 81%vol batch(es). Same experience you've had, mate. Juice is CLEAR in color, not the beautiful orange-amber color we loved.
Hey Aaron, would you try out Sicilian Leather by Memo Paris? I just got it and I would really like to know your opinion about it. I would send you a sample but I'm not from UK. :(
Aaron, would you consider making a short video about lilial and how it was used in perfumery and what it means that it will be forbidden to use starting from 1st of march? like an informational video from an expert like you!
Honestly, while I own and like Herod and appreciate it as a masterful creation, I actually find myself wanting a bit more aggression from it. In a sense, it is not "Herody" enough. Ha! I want a tweaked version of it--a Herod Exclusif, a Herod Intense. Amp up the tobac a bit, tone back the vanilla a bit. When I was 25 and was more into sweet notes I would have loved this. But tastes can change as we age--being an older dude now, I find myself less and less into soft & sweet, cuddle up on the couch with the girlfriend/boyfriend kind of notes that take on too much predominance, e.g., vanilla, which is used in many of the PdM's. and increasingly more into...how shall I put it? Sharper, more arrogant, kind of notes? Greener, woodier? "Boss scents"? I mean, of the PdM's, I gravitate most towards Nisean. But to each his own. Btw, I love your Maverick creation.
Well said. Perfectly said actually. For PDM I like Carlisle and Layton Exclusif, which has that "boss accord" you mentioned. Another great boss scent is (or emperor actually) Jubilation XXV - worth sampling if you haven't yet.
@@creepsomber Yes, I've sampled all of Amouage. And Jubilation XXV is definitely good. I found it bright, radiant, yet in a masculine way. My favorite from Amouage is one less popular: Portrayal Man. More a Spring time scent.
Herod is my favorite scent - it’s the first niche scent I ever bought. I fell in love with it instantly. I love PDM.
Same!!
My first Niche too. Fell in love with first sniff.
@@stevebollinger i didnt like it at first. Gave it a few months. Now its my absolute favorite fall/winter/cool night fragrance. Top 3 of all time scent.
your passion and knowledge for fragrance is infectious. you deserve all your success
Spot on Aron!... always get comments from colleagues on this one. Chocolaty, Tobacco, sweet, smoky swirling around you. Lasts all day on my skin and worth the money. 👍🏼
I really appreciate that you ask how the audience is doing before your videos, it is a very nice touch. I will be on the lookout for a bottle of your supernova, looks like it’s flying off the shelves at record speed.
Got a tester for this today, and i absolutely love it, its such a warm addictive scent, i will definitely ve buying a bottle, especially after this review
I feel like you've probably cast like 6 spells without even knowing it with all of those arm movements.
Love your reviews!
It was my first niche fragrance i bought back in 2018 and it's still one of my favourites. I'm happy that you've approved my opinion :)
Glad I took your advice once again. Wonderful fragrance...easily my favorite from the house.
I cant wait they doing a Herod Exclusif with more woody notes like Layton Exclusif.
Out of 35 frags in my collection that have tobacco as either a noticeable note at one point, or the dominant note throughout, Herod is my favorite. That does not slight the others, it simply recognizes the brilliance of this fragrance. It is my second favorite date night frag, second only to TF Noir Extreme.
Great re-review! Can't wait for you to breakdown PDM's Kalan. Thank you for intelligent content. I've learned a lot.
In my opinion, Carlisle is even better, but they both share the same PdM-DNA. I would be interested in your thoughts on Kalan which is a very polarizing PdM fragrance.
Wonderful review! The older review of Herod I also liked a lot actually. I don't think it lasts that long, in the sense that after a few hours it seems way way nano-close to the skin. Granted maybe others will still perceive it in the air, even if not the wearer.
My god, it's so good to see you back!!
Aaron voice is therapeutic tbh
The dry down on this is my favorite part, possibly the most addicting vanilla I’ve ever smelt in fragrance
Great review as always, Aaron! Love the house of PDM!!!
Always wanted to buy this but I'm reluctant now it's been reformulated and much weaker.
Hopefully PDM will do an exclusiv version soon.
I've been saying this for some time that they should release a Harod Exclusif. I would blind buy it in a heart beat.
Out of interest, how do you know for certain that Herod has been reformulated
@@15loucanova The ingredients on the box has changed over time.
I am interested to see your view on PDM Kalan, as it really portray the epitomy of love or hate fragrance, and a lot of youtube reviewers also bashing on it.
I, myself really love Kalan and have received some real compliments from my close ones. However when I sprayed it directly on paper or on their skin, they despised it right away.
Anyway, really enjoy your review as you always give your unique thoughts on every fragrance you brought to this channel.
Hey Aaron, can you please do Parfums de Marly "KALAN" review?
Hmm. "Long lasting" and "projecting" are two adjectives I'd never use to describe recent batches of Herod. I love the fragrance, absolutely love it, but it's really impotent in its current incarnation. I say this with a 125ml bottle sitting on my shelf, bought last Autumn, and hardly ever use it as it becomes a skin scent within an hour or less. Maybe it's just my skin, but I've heard many others say the same. Seems to last many hours on fabric though.
Totally agree i had an old bottle that I used up and bought a new one about a year ago it was so weak I was gutted so ended up selling it. Such a shame cos it smells great but its a skin scent now
SAME! I didn't buy a full bottle of this because everytime i try it it becomes a skin scent in less than an hour just like you said! it's unfortunate because it has the best scent ever
i second that emotion.
Same problems, I've tested Herod few times in store and found out that it last only 1 hour which is dissapointing for the niche price.
So glad you love this too. It's my signature scent; best of PDM
I wish the newer batches performed like they used to
what PDM series which still have older formulation that you can suggest me to try?
@hobojump7651 I'm not sure exactly when it changed but I had the 2018 and my buddy had a 2023. Mine smelled richer and lasted much longer. We tried it several times to make sure it wasn't a fluke. There are others that will swear by this too. Supposedly even the juice color changed but he sold his before we could put some in a clear decant to confirm the rumor
@@B-Rok88 Thank you for honest opinion, i'm considering again to buy any initio or PDM full bottle, for their recently performance this may be not worthy anymore. Even niche perfume house are not safe after big corps do acquisition.
@@hobojump7651 just do some research beforehand on whichever scent you're interested in. I'm sure they all aren't reformulated
I love Herod. Something in the recent formulations just doesn't work for me though. I hope it gets sorted out
Herod is just an unbelievable fragrance. Simply wonderful.
Herod, Oajan, Layton, Carlisle! 🔥🎆
Aaron, what do you think of Carlisle vs TF Noir extreme? I really like noir extreme but Carlisle has something more...
Great review, as always 👌 🦄
Very good review, love your critique on fragrances good or bad even tho you have eviscerated a few of my favourites lol
Will you be Re-reviewing Nasomotto Pardon? Think the original was a lot of people’s favourite. Would be good to see an updated version 😊.
Smell is 10/10 for sure but performance 5/10 at best. One of the weakest from PDM. My batch is May 2021. Hard to justify high price for newer batches.
Agreed, on both points. I can't believe how badly the newer batches perform. Such a pity, as it's a phenomenal scent.
Great review! Want to try Herod. This is going to sound like a daft request but could u review Myrrh & sweet Tonka sometime?
I love it myself man you got me hooked on it
beautiful new setup
Love ❤️ your sweat top - out of this world 🌎!
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Thanks Aaron....if so then please re-review Nasomatto Pardon.... can't forget your tears touching us though i still haven't smelled it....
Very Nice Aaron!
Herod was one of my first niche fragrances, purchased it via Demi Rawling's recommendation when I was new to the game. Based on the amount of coverage and ratings it gets on Fragrantica, Parfumo etc, I view it as a niche cornerstone, especially for winter fragrances. I do, however, also think that it doesn't reinvent the wheel in perfumery, basically fulfilling its role to the top of its ability, but nothing beyond that. The more time moves on, the more I view Parfums de Marly as entry-tier niche. Trying to scale away from PDM since over time I started to think that their scents, especially their most popular ones, just aren't that unique.
I think Layton is still pretty unique despite it's popularity.. don't know any designers that capture it's DNA
@@facelessman5362 boss bottled intense for example, yeaa PDM is copy cat house
_"...especially their most popular ones, just aren't that unique."_
What isn't unique about Layton or Carlisle?
@@Teeb2023 Carlisle smells like Red Tobacco Mancera, Layton as i said is a boss bottled intense. Oujan is angels share / ambre narguile hermessence. Herod is spicebomb-ish.
@@LoLeQ88 Granted, there is a similarity between Herod and Spice Bomb, but similarities in the fragrance world aren't uncommon. I would strongly contest the Carlisle / Red Tobacco comparison though, I don't see them as similar at all.
Herod or Carslisle?Love your videos ,keep up the amazing work!
Can u please make a videos series for top 5 must have fragrances???
Herod
I personally think Herod is one of the best men’s fragrances ever made. But Oajan is up there too
Love herod also check out vanilla divine by essential parfums same perfumer little less tobacco bit more vanilla another banger oh and less than 80 pound a bottle check it out and keep up the great content !!!
Just bought this yesterday, I love this fragrance but I think I’m having serious silage and performance issues!!?? Am I getting nose blind because of the iso e ??
Notification gang here for spaceman Aaron
Apple pie. This on my husband is outstanding. Nothing better.
All PDM's are reformulated for "BAD"
Water down and become weaker as compare to what they use to be🤧
£180 for 125ml from Notino. can get some great deals on this and its amazing
How intense is the vanilla in this? I find the vanilla a little too dominant in Layton. Thanks!
Waiting for your top 5 of PDM perfumes.
Buy it Aaron you know you want too.
you're looking good with a beard too x
The entire Parfums de Marly House is simply outstanding, by the way you haven't actually reviewed Layton yet, their most popular one ! You did one for Layton Exlusif, but not the first one. Hope we would get to see that soon.
Synthetic over priced mess
@@DTJ2024 that explains why they are consistently among the highest rated fragrances on parfumo and fragrantica. Thanks.
Aaron when will we be able to buy your discovery kits and have them shipped to Australia? Shipping wasn’t an option last time I checked
Hello. We dont ship to Australia! Many applogies
Herod is the first niche scent I bought and I love it to much that I can't even use it alot , crazy huh?
My favourite PDM of their discovery set.
Please educate me. I just got into the "hobby" :)
The opening on Herod is the best thing I've ever smelled. I'm addicted to it. However, that sweet vanilla unfortunately just takes over more and more. Way too early, all the beautiful stuff from the opening gets totally overpowered.
What would happen to a fragrance like this if they reduced the amount of vanilla overall (by a substantial amount) VS the other ingredients? Would that also kill the opening? Would it end up overall too weak in the dry-down? (to be honest, I'd rather it be a lot weaker than a "pure vanilla smell" [yeah, I'm exaggerating, but just a little... :P ])
Late to the party After watching your review I feel much better spending $211 USD at a Marshall's in NYC. 😊
I love Herod Omg its wonderful.
Please review Kalan!
I want to like this, I’m eating it right now, because I love tobacco scents but every time I get a big whiff of it I can’t help but picture a 70 year old, super fake tanned, wrinkly and tattooed woman who is blowing cigarette smoke in my face. It’s weird too because it doesn’t smell smokey but I keep getting that image… I just want that to go away so I can enjoy it…
How does it compare to spicebomb extreme?
Hi Aaron, which of your Ouds fragrance is more adapt for hotter climates/summer season ?
Onyx, Oud or luna
@@AaronTerenceHughes ty
What should I get, Herod by PDM or Side effect by Initio? Recently found out that Herod has been reformulated, so not sure what to get ....
you find this and other stupid comments on every single fragrance you ever get, and most of the time its not even true.
i recommend go with what resonates with you more, may it be the bottle design, name, whatever it is still better than listening to people's constant dumb shit comments.
try it and see for yourself. also every solid fragrance shop will allow you to return the bottle and pay you back or give you a coupon with the same money you bought the fragrance for and buy something else. if they dont, find a better fragrance store.
@@CremeDeLaMeme.which country / city you live in man. Not everywhere the facility to return are available
It is like always a matter of taste. I've tested them both on my skin. I prefer Initio side effect. My Gf who is picky said Herod smelled like a horny Bull paired with pee and tobacco, and I agree with her. I prefer Pdm Haltane over Herod. Side Effect is very sweet but gets beautiful in the dry down.
Wowee what a note list
Watching this and wearing ATH Onyx
Which of your scents is your signature scent Aaron ?
Im still trying to find mine. Im after something thats big on projection, totally masculine, will appeal the the ladies and is rather sexual.
Any thoughts ?
Guapo is my signature mans fragrance from my work! Its the one fragrance that suits all men for all occasions! If you want to know what I like when on holiday it changes! Today Adonis. Guapo and legend! Maverick as well! But my absolute favourite is my summer release thats getting released in May! 🦄🦄🦄🍒
@@AaronTerenceHughes thank you Aaron
Day 3 of asking ATH to review the $50/50mL fragrances from Hawthorne, who tell you who the perfumer is that made your fragrance.
Chosing a fragrance is a team effort now! We also film once a month! So its not so straightforward. But I will put your suggestions to videounicorn 🦄🦄🦄🦄
Bergamot more foresty like chinotto, Linalyl Acetate
Could you review l’homme a la rose by Maison Francis Kurkdjian?
I have done! It will appear in the next 6-8 weeks
Could you review gucci guilty eau de parfum?
Bergamot in the top note of Herod?
uh
PDM are just a beautiful House.
Shall i blind buy?
kinda like tom ford black orchid but way better
Dude Aaron has been one of my favorite fragrance reviewers up to this point but when he says has massive performance and projection I can't help but feel like that is an obvious lie and that makes me question his credibility. Herod smells beautiful but doesn't last or project on ANYONE more than a couple hours at most. Be real.
If you pay close attention, his bottle has a very orange-like liquid in it. That's BEAST Herod (78-79%vol).
I've tested many batches recently, and 7-digit or 80-81%vol Herod are awful, unfortunately. That's bad Herod.
New batches have a clear juice color. I happened to buy a bottle recently and returned it for how poorly it performed (over 1.5y old already). So, reformulation of this are sadly not worth it anymore.
Herod is excellent 👌
This review made my day. Herod is one of my all-time favorites because it checks every single box. As a cigar and pipe smoker, this fragrance is right up my alley!
It is by far the best smelling fragrance I know
I’m not sure what it was but i know I recently read a review of yours on fragrantica. I remember it and your name because i also enjoy a good cigar
@@NpgSymboL Amouage Interlude 53! Yes! "Robusto" is a cigar size. Cigars are my other vice outside of fragrances!
@@robusto7735 haha of course! That makes sense because Interlude 53 is what I am wearing today!
And my last cigar I enjoyed was a hoyo de monterrey petit robusto just for the record :)
@@NpgSymboL Excellent choice!!!! I had a My Father's Cigar Connecticut Robusto last week! I picked up a tin of Cult Blood Red Moon pipe tobacco the other day (aromatic cherry) and my bottle of ATH Raw Cherry should be arriving today! Can't wait!
It‘s the same for me - if I wouldn‘t always wear your scents this would also be my signature scent. But I‘m ATH addicted! 😉
thats amazing to hear. Thank you 🦄
Herod is an absolute love for me. It's just the right amount of sweetness, spice, tobacco, incense. I just wish it lasted longer.
Yeah, it’s really nice, but also very mild.
Herod is a masterpiece. So is your beard by the way. Thank you so much for letting us know in advance about changes from IFRA and forthcoming reformulations. I reckon it might be worth re-reviewing some of the most excellent fragrances that have been reformulated, and seeing which perfumers have done the most stellar job of rising to the challenge, perhaps even exceeding their own work. Thanks in advance!
I need to find a house that does not conform to everything that IFRA does. Like a lot of things, I think they started out with good intentions but, I think they go overboard a lot. I really dislike the idea of having a fragrance that I like reformulated and often diminished in potency but sold for the same price as the original that I actually liked. And, my research has yielded that the changes that they make are not always for very good convincing reasons.
@@Xochiyolotl lol if you want to sell in Europe you have to follow IFRA. I always find it funny when people think people follow IFRA voluntarily. No they do it so they can sell globally.
They butchered Herod and should have just discontinued it.
I've tried tons of fragrances now and can honestly say that the whole reformulation myth is bullshit. Many fragrances, like Herod and The One EDP, perform well one me. Meanwhile Layton and Sauvage Elixir perform medium. It's more about skin chemistry and perception. Sure, reformulations probably happen because of the IFRA. Do they affect performance? Probably not.
Absolutely love this one. Have similar vibe as Burberry London which I also like, but on steroids. Also has incense in it and way better quality.
Absolutely killer for winter.
Amazing that you're RE-DOING some of the old videoes with outstanding fragrances. Now that you love the house. Maybe a new Carlisle as well? You never did the original Layton either, one on that would be great!
I love this scent, but latest version is soo low on performance that it really doesn't justify the price and niche category. I've tested Herod few times in the official PdM reseller shop, and it last arround 1-2h with very low projection. On the paper maybe 1 hour.
Such a shame
Wow. Finally, A 10 out of 10 fragrance for Aaron. This is a landmark event! Thanks for all the education in the art of perfumery. Your review just bumped this up to number one in my list of fragrances to purchase/try next. Keep doing your thing🔥🔥I got the new Maverick as my first ATH fragrance and it is absolutely amazing. Can’t get enough of the juxtaposition of light and darkness in that fragrance. Stellar stuff 🔥🔥🔥
He also gave a 10 to Side Effect and Armani Code Absolu ;)
@@xiaomiredmi1866 interesting. I have watched over 20 of his reviews but I haven’t seen those 2. I think he also really liked Dior Homme Intense
@@xiaomiredmi1866 Side Effect is a 100/10💜✨
He also gave a 10 to Dior Homme Intense. He even said he would not change anything in it.
Xerjoff Naxos got a 10
Hey Aaron, do you know when your discovery kit will be back in stock? I have been wanting to try your fragrance line out for a while now. Also, do you ship to Canada? Thanks and keep up the great work!
@@shawnsinger4066 ill check it out, thanks!
We stopped sending to Canada as the cost was crazy
@@AaronTerenceHughes ahh okay, thats too bad. Thanks for the reply!
@@AaronTerenceHughes Hi Aaron... have you seen Cuba's review of Legend?
Think you're going to love it.
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@@AaronTerenceHughes The first time i put my nose on Herods I was literally taken away.but tbh i am still disappointed with the performance of this masterpiece. After spraying I get 1-2 hours of projection.than I can hardly smell it which broke my heart.wish that this house could remake a Herods exclusif or something that would provide massive projection, sillage and longevity. The moment i sprayed it on ppl around me kept asking what i was wearing. I would request Mr.Aaron if you can share a conversation with this house regarding this issue.
Love your reviews
Peace ✌ 🇧🇩
You genuinely have the best reviews! Keep up the great work 🔥
Herod is such a gorgeous scent. Loveliest tobacco I’ve worn so far and as you said perfectly unisex. So glad I found your channel! The way you talk about scent makes me think of music in a way as if you’re describing a melody.
1 of my favorite PDM!!!
I have a 2021 batch and it projects about a foot for around an hour, then dries down to a skin scent and lasts around 8-9 hours..! Nothing special, overrated and over priced in my humble opinion...
I also love Herod, but instead of finding it modern, I actually feel it's like a throwback. It reminds me of what a high roller in 60's Los Vegas would be wearing while beautiful ladies stand by his side. A sophisticated gentleman who was a "man's man". It just smells great!
You sold it to me with that comment. I really have to stop this addiction of reviews and comments, it's costing me a fortune haha.
@@markburgess8603 me too!
@@markburgess8603 *Us
It's too unisex for this idea. Your idea sounds more like Pegasus Exclusif or Caryle
@isobel64 no masculine man is going to want his girl to be smelling like tobacco and musk. Herod is not unisex, I can assure you of that. This isn't Calvin Klein One with the fruity undertones...
Bought herod based of the OG review fuckin love it one of my favorites
Was once a masterpiece and the best PDM has ever created, but I'd love to see you review a new bottle and discuss why it's now a 3 hour skin scent and how you feel about PDM ripping it's customers off instead of just discontinuing it if it's the best they can do now.
Buy clones instead
Would love to see him re-review now the 81%vol batch(es). Same experience you've had, mate.
Juice is CLEAR in color, not the beautiful orange-amber color we loved.
@@ephraim-ac I just bought it and am bummed. Didn't realize it was diluted. Odd for PDM
Reformulation got the performance down. So projection and longevity are bad now. Thats a shame
Hey Aaron, would you try out Sicilian Leather by Memo Paris? I just got it and I would really like to know your opinion about it. I would send you a sample but I'm not from UK. :(
Aaron, would you consider making a short video about lilial and how it was used in perfumery and what it means that it will be forbidden to use starting from 1st of march? like an informational video from an expert like you!
with all due respect but your opinion has changed a lot, in your past video you said it's outdated and now you're saying it's modern
Please review Athalia by Parfum de Marley
Great review Aaron! ❤️ I also really love PDM! My current favorite is Delina La Rosee. Thank you for explaining how their musk accords work in Herod!
Honestly, while I own and like Herod and appreciate it as a masterful creation, I actually find myself wanting a bit more aggression from it. In a sense, it is not "Herody" enough. Ha! I want a tweaked version of it--a Herod Exclusif, a Herod Intense. Amp up the tobac a bit, tone back the vanilla a bit. When I was 25 and was more into sweet notes I would have loved this. But tastes can change as we age--being an older dude now, I find myself less and less into soft & sweet, cuddle up on the couch with the girlfriend/boyfriend kind of notes that take on too much predominance, e.g., vanilla, which is used in many of the PdM's. and increasingly more into...how shall I put it? Sharper, more arrogant, kind of notes? Greener, woodier? "Boss scents"? I mean, of the PdM's, I gravitate most towards Nisean. But to each his own. Btw, I love your Maverick creation.
Well said. Perfectly said actually. For PDM I like Carlisle and Layton Exclusif, which has that "boss accord" you mentioned.
Another great boss scent is (or emperor actually) Jubilation XXV - worth sampling if you haven't yet.
@@creepsomber Yes, I've sampled all of Amouage. And Jubilation XXV is definitely good. I found it bright, radiant, yet in a masculine way. My favorite from Amouage is one less popular: Portrayal Man. More a Spring time scent.
Herod is beautiful.
BUT it is weak af!
"I smell apple" - me too Aaron 😂💯
Are you reviewing the 81% or the 78%? I hear the former performs worse.