Requiem is one of Aaron Terence Hughes’ most emotionally charged and artistically daring releases — a fragrance that lives between shadow and light, heartache and healing, destruction and rebirth.
It is bold. It is solemn.
And it is unmistakably ATH — rich naturals, strong performance, and a fearless creative vision wrapped into one unforgettable composition.
If most fragrances try to please, Requiem tells a story.
Opening:
Requiem opens with a dramatic surge of incense smoke, cold citrus, and sharp herbal tension.
The first impression is:
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haunting
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metallic-bright
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smoky and spiritual
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clean yet ominous
It feels like stepping into a stone cathedral at dusk — candle smoke curling through cold air, light barely filtering through stained glass.
This is an entrance that commands silence.
Heart:
As it develops, the heart of Requiem blooms with a dark floral and resinous complexity. Expect:
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black rose
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labdanum
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smoldering spices
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dry, mineral-rich woods
The rose here is not romantic — it is gothic, shadowed, and dramatic.
The resins pulse like embers beneath ash.
The spices add warmth that never overtakes the solemnity.
It’s a beautifully orchestrated tension between beauty and decay — one of ATH’s most artistic middle phases to date.
Dry Down:
The dry down is the emotional core of Requiem — a warm, deep, almost meditative glow of:
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amber resin
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myrrh and frankincense
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dark musk
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oud facets
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smoky woods
Everything softens into something intimate, addictive, and quietly powerful.
The smoke melts into amber.
The florals whisper.
The woods cradle the entire composition like a final exhale.
It’s somber… but beautiful.
Performance:
Requiem performs like a true ATH extrait:
It’s an atmospheric powerhouse — great for evenings, cold weather, and emotional moments.
Vibe Check:
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Unisex leaning dark-masculine
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Perfect for nighttime, winter, reflective moods, creative work, or spiritual environments
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For wearers who enjoy incense, dark florals, resins, and dramatic, cinematic perfumery
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This is not a casual fragrance — it’s an experience
Great fits:
Final Word:
Requiem is Aaron Terence Hughes at his most poetic — a fragrance that feels like a dark hymn in scent form. It’s smoky, resinous, emotional, and intensely crafted, blending beauty and sorrow into something deeply human and unforgettable.
If you want a fragrance that tells a story with every evolution — something bold, spiritual, and artistically charged — Requiem is your masterpiece.
