Horizon Eau de Toilette vs Free Citizen Eau de Parfum
Horizon EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Free Citizen EDP
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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.
Free Citizen tracks YSL L'Homme Libre, holding onto that fresh-spicy 'blue' masculine spine of bergamot, violet leaf and anise over a patchouli-vetiver base, though the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, with the original's herbal-spice lift simplified and longevity cut short.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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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
The fresh-spicy citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and summer best, with enough spice to carry into autumn.
Occasions
Clean and versatile, it works well for office and casual daytime wear and even light sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy
Adds basil and bergamot, drops cacao pod and cedar
Where to buy
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