Davidoff 2017 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Horizon Extreme

by Olivier Pescheux , Jacques Huclier

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Davidoff Horizon Extreme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Olivier Pescheux and Jacques Huclier. Horizon Extreme opens with Grapefruit, Ginger, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Cedar, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Davidoff's Horizon Extreme carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This flanker is seriously divisive. You'll either get an intriguing, mature leather with spicy depth, or a rank, 'skanky' mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into rugged, old-school vibes, this could be a cheap thrill.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Masculine
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Horizon Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the prominent leather and spice notes, make it a bit much for the office. However, it's well-suited for dates and cooler casual outings due to its warm, masculine character. Some found it too 'dirty' for everyday wear, but its depth can work for more relaxed formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Horizon Extreme opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of grapefruit and ginger, underscored by aromatic rosemary. This fresh kick quickly makes way for a rich, complex heart where leathery facets intertwine with the earthy, slightly camphorous notes of cypriol and warm nutmeg. As it settles, a smooth base of amber and sandalwood emerges, lending a sensual warmth and sophisticated depth to the rugged leather.

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