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Horizon Eau de Parfum bottle Horizon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1993 Year 1986
£ Price Tier ££
Xeryus Eau de Parfum bottle Xeryus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Horizon EDP
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For those who get it, Horizon is a cheapie gem, a unique blend of green, aquatic, and aromatic notes that stands out from the crowd. For others, it's a muddled mess of pine and synthetic weirdness.
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Our Verdict - Xeryus EDP
Givenchy Xeryus is a divisive classic. While some pine for the vintage masterpiece and its sophisticated 80s virility, others find newer formulations to be a pale imitation of its former glory. It's a statement scent, not for the faint-hearted, oozing confident green masculinity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Horizon EDP
Xeryus EDP

Notes

Accords

Horizon Xeryus
100%
Aromatic
100%
83%
Woody
87%
81%
Green
50%
66%
Fresh Spicy
75%
52%
Fresh
46%
50%
Floral
52%
Citrus
52%
50%
Aldehydic
50%
Earthy
46%
48%
Mossy
47%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
83%
87%
Green shared
81%
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
75%
Fresh shared
52%
46%
Floral shared
50%
52%
52%
50%
Earthy shared
50%
46%
48%
47%

Performance

Horizon Xeryus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Horizon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for casual wear and even some sport activities where a clean scent is desired. However, its strong, sometimes polarising opening and classic barbershop vibe might not suit every office or date scenario.

Xeryus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting projection makes it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and rich character, especially in vintage formulations, makes it a strong choice for formal events and dates, conveying a sense of classic elegance.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Horizon EDP
Xeryus EDP
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