Horizon Eau de Toilette vs Bad Boy Eau de Parfum

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Horizon Eau de Toilette bottle Horizon EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Bad Boy Eau de Parfum bottle Bad Boy 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 - Bad Boy EDP
Bad Boy dupes Carolina Herrera's peppery oriental-woody signature - the black pepper and bergamot snap opens loud and true, but the cacao-tonka base thins out quicker than the original's smooth, lingering warmth.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Horizon EDT
Bad Boy EDP

Notes

Accords

Horizon Bad Boy
90%
Woody
80%
Spicy
80%
78%
Aromatic
50%
68%
Citrus
Sweet
60%
52%
Earthy
48%
Patchouli
44%
Cacao
Woody shared
90%
80%
80%
Aromatic shared
78%
50%
68%
60%
52%
48%
44%

Performance

Horizon Bad Boy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Bad Boy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A peppery-woody oriental that leans into autumn and winter, too warm and heavy for peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Confident and a little loud - built for nights out and dates rather than quiet office days.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and bergamot, drops cacao pod and ginger

Where to buy

Horizon EDT
Bad Boy EDP
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