We sell four Aaron Terence Hughes Fever perfumes: Fever, Red Fever, Blue Fever and Midnight Fever. All four are 35% extraits de parfum, and all four open on bergamot. Beyond that, they fall into two clear pairs. Fever and Red Fever are warm and fruity, with plum at the heart. Blue Fever and Midnight Fever are built on marine notes. This article compares them based on their product pages and suggests an order in which to try them.
What the Aaron Terence Hughes Fever perfumes share
The first thing they have in common is concentration. All four product pages list a 35% extrait de parfum, the usual level for the house's extraits, which we cover in our profile of Aaron Terence Hughes.
The second is the opening. Bergamot sits at the top of all four pyramids. For Fever and Red Fever, the description specifies a bergamot exclusive to the house. In Blue Fever, it is organic and comes with lemon and blood mandarin. In Midnight Fever, it is paired with lavender and apple.
The third link is amber. It appears in the base of Fever, Red Fever and Blue Fever, and in the heart of Midnight Fever. It gives all four perfumes a warm base, even the freshest ones.
Finally, all four product pages list them as vegan. We have no information from the house on how the line was conceived, or on the order in which the perfumes were created. What follows is based solely on the pyramids and descriptions published on our product pages.
What sets them apart: two warm Fevers, two marine Fevers
Fever and Red Fever, the fruity and gourmand side
Fever has the shortest pyramid at the top and in the heart: bergamot, then plum. Everything happens in the base, which is very full: Madagascar vanilla, heliotropin, amber, tonka bean, honey, sandalwood and white musk. Its product page classifies it as a fruity oriental gourmand, and the description speaks of a creamy gourmand. It is the most gourmand and least fresh Fever in the line, with freshness rated 2 out of 5 on our product page. If you like vanilla and tonka without obvious florals, this is the one.
Red Fever starts from the same idea of dark fruit, but adds flowers. Bergamot and pear up top, then lily, raspberry, plum, peach and rose absolute in the heart. The base brings together almond, vanilla, amber, oakmoss, ambergris and more rose absolute. The description states 4% rose absolute in total, 2% in the heart and 2% in the base, and speaks of a jammy rose. Its product page classifies it as a fruity floral gourmand.
The two perfumes share plum, vanilla and amber. The difference lies in the rose and the red berries, present in Red Fever and absent from Fever. Red Fever also comes as a scented body butter, which we stock.
Blue Fever and Midnight Fever, the marine side
Blue Fever is the simpler of the two. Organic lemon, bergamot and blood mandarin up top, apple, sea salt and lavender in the heart, organic cedarwood and amber in the base. Its product page classifies it as an aquatic citrus. It is the freshest Fever, rated 5 out of 5 on that criterion, and the lightest in longevity and sillage, at 3 out of 5. The product page recommends it for spring and summer, during the day.
Midnight Fever keeps the apple, the lavender and the marine notes, but sets them on a much darker base. Bergamot, lavender and apple up top, amber, grapefruit and marine notes in the heart. The base combines vetiver, patchouli, nutmeg and frankincense, which the description says are CO2 extracts, with an oud from Thailand. Its product page classifies it as an aromatic woody aquatic and recommends it for the evening, in autumn and winter. It has the freshness of a marine scent at the top and the base of a woody one.
The Fevers at a glance
The longevity, sillage and freshness ratings are those of our product pages, on a scale of 1 to 5. The sizes are those offered on our product pages. Their availability varies, and each product page shows the current status.
| Perfume | Family (product page) | Key notes | Longevity / sillage / freshness | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | Fruity oriental gourmand | Plum, Madagascar vanilla, tonka, honey, sandalwood | 4 / 4 / 2 | 2 ml, 10 ml, 50 ml |
| Red Fever | Fruity floral gourmand | Pear, rose absolute, raspberry, plum, almond, oakmoss | 4 / 4 / 3 | 2 ml, 10 ml, 50 ml |
| Blue Fever | Aquatic citrus | Organic citrus, sea salt, lavender, cedar | 3 / 3 / 5 | 2 ml, 10 ml, 50 ml |
| Midnight Fever | Aromatic woody aquatic | Lavender, marine notes, vetiver, patchouli, Thai oud | 4 / 4 / 3 | 2 ml, 10 ml, 50 ml |
The prices shown on our product pages in October 2026 range from €8 to €10 for 2 ml, from €27 to €35 for 10 ml and from €130 to €160 for 50 ml. Blue Fever is the least expensive of the four in each of these sizes.
Which Fever for which taste
If you like vanilla gourmands and tire easily of florals, choose Fever. Its base of vanilla, tonka and honey is the most gourmand in the line.
If you like rose, or red berries, choose Red Fever. It is available in 2 ml, 10 ml and 50 ml.
If you are looking for a fresh perfume for daytime, choose Blue Fever. It is the cleanest and most discreet of the Fevers.
If you like marine scents but often find them too light, choose Midnight Fever. It starts out fresh and finishes on vetiver, patchouli and oud. It suits someone who already wears woody perfumes.
If you are torn between the two groups, start from what you already wear. A perfume that dries down to vanilla points you toward Fever or Red Fever. A citrus or marine perfume points you toward Blue Fever or Midnight Fever.
In what order to try them, in 2 ml or 10 ml
Start with the lightest
If you want to try all four, go from the freshest to the densest: Blue Fever, then Midnight Fever, then Red Fever, then Fever. A gourmand extrait worn the day before can skew your perception of a fresh scent the next day. Try a single Fever per day, on your skin, and wait a few hours before judging: the bases of Midnight Fever and Red Fever are very different from their openings.
2 ml to compare, 10 ml to wear
A 2 ml sample lets you wear a perfume for several days, which is enough to compare. All four Fevers have a 2 ml size on their product page. The available sizes are gathered on our samples page, with 2 ml offered depending on the house, and our guide to making the most of a 2 ml sample explains how to test.
The 10 ml is the right size once you have narrowed your choice down to one or two Fevers. For a 35% extrait, it represents several weeks of wear. Availability varies from one Fever to another and from one size to another. Each perfume's product page shows what is offered at the time of your visit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Fever and Red Fever?
Both share bergamot, plum, vanilla and amber. Red Fever adds pear, lily, raspberry, peach and 4% rose absolute, with almond and oakmoss in the base. Fever has no flower in its pyramid and relies on Madagascar vanilla, tonka, honey and sandalwood.
Blue Fever or Midnight Fever, which one to choose?
They share bergamot, apple, lavender and marine notes. Blue Fever finishes on cedar and amber, with longevity and sillage rated 3 out of 5. Midnight Fever finishes on vetiver, patchouli, nutmeg, frankincense and an oud from Thailand, with longevity and sillage rated 4 out of 5. Blue Fever is recommended for summer days, Midnight Fever for evenings in autumn and winter.
Do Aaron Terence Hughes Fever perfumes last long?
They are 35% extraits. Our product pages give a longevity of 4 out of 5 to Fever, Red Fever and Midnight Fever, and 3 out of 5 to Blue Fever. Longevity also varies with your skin, as we explain in our article on longevity and sillage.
How many sprays for a Fever extrait?
They are 35% extraits, so concentrated perfumes. Start with a single spray. If the perfume seems too discreet after an hour, add a second one the next time rather than reapplying straight away.
Can you try the Fever perfumes as samples?
Yes. All four Fevers have a 2 ml size and a 10 ml size on their product page. The availability of each size is shown on the perfume's product page.
All the Fevers and the rest of the house are on the Aaron Terence Hughes collection page. For other perfumes from the house, outside the Fever line, see our ranking of the best Aaron Terence Hughes perfumes. And to compare the Fevers at home before choosing a bottle, go through our samples.