Horizon Eau de Toilette vs No.202 Explorer Eau de Parfum

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Horizon Eau de Toilette bottle Horizon EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.202 Explorer Eau de Parfum bottle No.202 Explorer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Horizon EDT
Davidoff Horizon is a 'love it or hate it' situation thanks to its divisive performance. Some hail it as an absolute cheapie gem, while others are left wondering where it went. Definitely try before you buy a full bottle.
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Our Verdict - No.202 Explorer EDP
No.202 is Eden Perfumes' aftershave version of Montblanc Explorer, matching the bergamot-and-pepper opening with a vetiver heart and patchouli-cocoa base. Less rich and shorter-lived than the designer original, but the same modern woody-earthy signature.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Horizon EDT
No.202 Explorer EDP

Notes

Accords

Horizon No.202 Explorer
90%
Woody
70%
78%
Aromatic
50%
68%
Citrus
52%
Earthy
40%
48%
Patchouli
44%
Cacao
Woody shared
90%
70%
Aromatic shared
78%
50%
68%
Earthy shared
52%
40%
48%
44%

Performance

Horizon No.202 Explorer
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Horizon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean, albeit often subtle, character makes it suitable for office and casual wear. The variable performance, which many describe as weak, means it's less ideal for formal events or dates where strong projection is often desired, though some find it perfect for semi-formal settings.

No.202 Explorer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Montblanc Explorer, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Montblanc Explorer, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, earthy

Key Differences

Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops cacao pod and cedar

Where to buy

Horizon EDT
No.202 Explorer EDP
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