Horizon Eau de Toilette vs No.214 Gentlemen Only Eau de Parfum
Horizon EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.214 Gentlemen Only EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
No.214 nails the citrus-woody opening of Givenchy Gentlemen Only - mandarin, pink pepper and cedar are all present and correct - but the sweeter caramel-licorice base is softer and less austere than the original's incense-tinged dry-down, and it wears close to skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Cedar and vetiver carry a woody warmth suited to cooler seasons, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into early autumn.
Occasions
The suave, understated woody-citrus profile is built for office and smart-formal wear rather than casual or sport contexts.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, citrus
Adds bergamot and birch, drops cacao pod and ginger
Where to buy
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