January Scent Project 2020 EDP

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Horla

by John Biebel

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January Scent Project Horla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by John Biebel. Horla opens with Bergamot and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Milk, West Indian Bay, Ylang-Ylang, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. January Scent Project's Horla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Horla is either a work of art or an unsettling mess. It's a challenging aldehydic floral with creamy, lactonic twists that's not for the faint of heart, but those who love it, really love it.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Complex
  • Modern
  • Bold
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Horla 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, Horla isn't overpowering but its unique character makes it a bit too intriguing for conservative office settings. It shines on dates and casual outings where its complexity can be appreciated, and it could work for less stuffy formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Horla opens with a bright, clean, almost metallic burst of bergamot and aldehydes, reminiscent of classic soap but with a modern edge. This effervescent start quickly softens into a unique creamy core of milk and ylang-ylang, given a subtle spicy warmth by nutmeg and West Indian bay. As it settles, a comforting base of sandalwood, vanilla, and coffee emerges, underpinned by a hint of civet that adds an intriguing, almost animalic depth, making for a journey from fresh to deeply complex.

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