Horizon Extreme

Fecal? Heavy leather? Vetiver? Fireside warmth? No, not for me. I can understand how one might detect this or that note, but none are strong. In any case, what I think this does well is to recreate those "old school" scents like Van Cleef & Arpels for Men, but without the lavender. I first did a dab sample, and after a while I could smell leather clearly, but then I wore it again, two sprays to the chest, and it's mostly a "masculine" blend. At first I got something orangy, and the musk is there for a long time, first aiding with a dry/herbal quality and then after a couple hours it's a bit powdery but otherwise quite blended. It's never sweet and I never got anything fecal. Also, if you like the old school scents I doubt this one will be too much for you in any way. In fact, it might be a bit underwhelming. Now if I had used five or more sprays it might "bloom" differently. One person, I think at BN, said this was a dirty/oud type scent, but I have no idea where that perception could originate. I agree with the person who said there is a "coolness" to the drydown, and so I could not categorize this as an oriental. Overall, at a low price, it could be worth a blind buy for those who know what they want. UPDATE: I think when it comes to vintage comparisons, this might be closest to vintage Kanon cologne, in terms of the drydown.

I love being a fragrance nut and it’s because of days like this, you get so jaded by new releases that I let out a disappointed sigh at the mere sight of one, especially a flanker of a decent original which was only out last year. I truly enjoyed Horizon and got several samples on its release, solid stuff but didn’t quite compel me to buy, this intense version is a different story all together. Anyway...this stuff is really very good and no ruff edges or anything just a nice, wearable and well put together fragrance. Grapefruit in the opening is sharp and completely contrasting from a modern, masculine leather, herbal, woody type heart/base. It’s a different feel to the original in that this is without doubt an oriental fragrance but still has shades of the citrus/woody/ginger of horizon without just being an intense version. The difference with this and many new releases I end up liking is that I instantly felt a sense of knowing what Horizon Intense was going to deliver but it was still totally non typical. Performance was okay to good and I couldn’t ask for more really. I want a bottle. Bravo Davidoff for not ruining but building upon the legacy of the first fragrance.

I have this MASTERPIECE. I tested it, and after 1 hour I was regreting cause I didn't buy it that time. But I went for it the next day! It is dark, mysterious, a little leathery, and always a compliment getter. Very beautiful and attractive, warm, sexy, lovely. The opening is bit strong, but after 5 minutes you have a beautiful, warm and calming scent. Longevity as about 8-10 hours on my skin 9/10 Projection is awesome 9/10 Sillage: 9/10 Scent: 10/11 :) When I wear it, I feel very confident. Good work Davidoff

I'm sorry but the review below is completely wrong and misleading. Maybe he's completely noseblind because this stuff on the contrary is quite potent and long lasting. Cheap, dated, old fashion, low quality. Really? Similar to Chanel Pour Monsieur? Oh my Gosh are you serious?

this is a good deal for the price. It smells more expensive than its actual cost. Manly melancholic nostalgic, dusk-like type of scent. Somewhat toughtful. Sexy in a mature way. Perfect from 30's on. Good for fall/winter/early springtime. Woody for sure.