Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate: released in 2019, rose, patchouli and oud, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate dupe we found is Mancera Black to Black — 86% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Black to Black | 86% | about $85* (+143%) | 9h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense | 82% | about $65* (+86%) | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Ajmal Santal Wood | 78% | about $40 (+14%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Aromas de Salazar Oud Noir | 82% | about $100 (+186%) | 6h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Monkoku Rose Absolue | 77% | about $30 (−14%) | 3h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Captures the intense, dark rose-and-oud combination that defines the core experience of the reference perfume.
It shares its warm spicy, rose and oud accords with Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 591 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, rose-and-patchouli profile that evokes the moody, sophisticated character found in Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate.
It shares its rose, warm spicy and patchouli accords with Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 3,383 community ratings.
Offers a woody, spicy depth that leans into the same warm, resinous territory as the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and oud accords with Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 198 community ratings.
Delivers a rich, dark oud-and-wood profile that aligns closely with the complex, spicy dry-down of the reference.
It shares its oud, fruity and woody accords with Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 14 community ratings.
Focuses on the deep, velvety rose notes that anchor the reference, offering a similar floral-woody impression.
It shares its warm spicy and powdery accords with Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate, lasts about 3h against 9h and carries 2 community ratings.
Monkoku Rose Absolue, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate.
Mancera Black to Black, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate.
Mancera Black to Black, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Black to Black actually costs about $75 a year MORE than Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Mancera Black to Black (8.9h) — 1 of 5.
Aaron Terence Hughes Onyx Concentrate notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.